Location:Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)Contract:Through end of 2026 (with potential extension)Role Overview We are seeking an experiencedTesting Leadto support a large-scaleWealth Management system migrationinitiative at a leading Canadian financial institution. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end testing activities, coordinate with business and technology stakeholders, and ensure high-quality delivery across complex, regulated wealth platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all testing activities for a Wealth Management system migration, including planning, execution, defect management, and sign-offDevelop and own comprehensive test strategies, test plans, schedules, and quality metrics aligned with enterprise testing standardsManage and mentor onshore/offshore QA resources, ensuring clear task allocation and timely deliveryCoordinate closely with Business Analysts, Technology teams, Vendors, and Product partners to validate requirements and testing scopeOversee functional, system integration, regression, UAT/BAT, and post-implementation validation testingEnsure data migration testing, reconciliation, and validation meet business and regulatory requirementsTrack, manage, and report testing status, risks, and issues to senior stakeholdersSupport release management activities, including deployment validation and production support as requiredRequired Skills & Experience10+ years of experience inQuality Assurance / Testing , with demonstrated experience in aTesting Lead or Test ManagerroleProven experience working onlarge-scale system migrations or platform transformationsHands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., HP ALM, Jira)Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologiesExperience coordinating with multiple stakeholders in a highly regulated financial environmentStrong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsNice to HaveExperience with data migration, regulatory, or compliance-driven initiativesExposure to automation tools and frameworksPrior experience working within a large Canadian bank#J-18808-Ljbffr