Corecom Consulting
User Acceptance Testing Analyst
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User Acceptance Testing Analyst
Senior UAT Test Lead – Core Banking Transformation
Leeds (Hybrid 2 days a week onsite, increasing closer to go-live) Upto £95,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Role
We’re partnering with a consultancy delivering a large-scale transformation programme across a complex financial services environment
This is a high-profile leadership role within a large-scale Core Banking Transformation programme, focused on ensuring the business is operationally ready for go-live through robust User Acceptance Testing and business readiness governance.
The programme is moving at pace and requires someone who can bring structure, confidence, and calm leadership across a complex stakeholder landscape. This is not a traditional “hands-off” UAT role.
You’ll be accountable for shaping the UAT strategy, leading large matrix teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and helping drive evidence-based go-live decisions across critical customer and operational journeys.
What You’ll Be Doing Defining and owning the UAT strategy, operating model, governance, and exit criteria Leading a large matrix testing function comprising internal SMEs, operational colleagues, and third-party partners Driving end-to-end validation of critical customer journeys, operational processes, and failure scenarios Managing defect triage, escalation routes, risk management, and readiness reporting Working closely with operational readiness, programme leadership, technology, and SI partners Supporting a major transformation programme across core financial products, including mortgages and savings
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What They’re Looking For Proven experience leading UAT within large-scale transformation programmes Strong background working within financial services / regulated environments Experience across core financial products such as mortgages, savings, lending, or banking platforms Experience managing large matrix teams and senior stakeholders in high-pressure environments Comfortable operating within complex programmes involving multiple third parties and offshore delivery teams Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence when required
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Nice to Have Core banking transformation experience Exposure to Mambu, Dynamics, or similar modern ecosystems Consultancy or enterprise-scale transformation background
Why This Role Stands Out Opportunity to leave a genuine legacy on a business-critical programme High visibility role with significant influence over operational readiness and go-live success Strong blend of strategic leadership and hands-on programme involvement Collaborative environment with major investment into transformation and modernisation
Benefits £90,000 – £95,000 base salary Bonus up to 15% Hybrid working 30 days holiday + bank holidays Private medical insurance Strong pension contribution Additional flexible benefits package
This role would suit someone who thrives in large-scale transformation environments, enjoys bringing structure to complexity, and can confidently lead teams and stakeholders through critical go-live decisions within regulated financial services environments.
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