■Recruitment Background
Under the mission of “Money Forward. Move your life forward,” Money Forward aims to resolve the financial concerns and anxieties of individuals and businesses through the power of technology.
In partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, we have established a new company in preparation for launching a new digital bank.
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of QA Manager as part of this initiative.
Based on the press release announced on April 16, 2025.
Note: This position involves employment with Money Forward, Inc., and a secondment to the new company (SMBC Money Forward Bank Preparatory Corporation). The evaluation system and employee benefits will follow the policies of Money Forward, Inc.
■About Us
We are a startup team partnering with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to establish a new digital bank.
Our top priority is to build embedded financial products from scratch to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
This new digital bank project leverages the power of SaaS × Fintech to deliver accessible, cost-effective, and timely financial services.
Our aim is to create transformative back-office operational experiences and innovative financial journeys, supporting the Digital Transformation of our clients.
■Main Responsibilities
As a QA Manager, you will help shape the future of digital banking in Japan by developing products that are more user-friendly and easier to use than ever before.
・Manage QA organization, including recruitment and development (members across multiple locations: Japan and Vietnam)
・Formulate test strategies (unit testing, integration testing, system testing, functional/non-functional requirements, including automation)
・Collect, measure, analyze, and review defect data for continuous quality improvement
・Standardize development and testing processes
■Unique Experience Gained
・Lead collaborative development, design reviews, and post-mortems with international teams
・Define quality governance specific to the banking domain, including:
Formalizing release criteria
Severity definitions (Sev1–3)
Traceability requirements
Audit readiness protocols
■Team and Work Style
・A joint project team of SMBC × Money Forward, operating as a small, high-performing team with rapid decision-making
・A global development environment with significant opportunities for English communication, as we engage in joint development with international teams
■Environment
・At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we look forward to welcoming you.
・Provided PC Specs: Latest CPU-equipped PC (MacOS or Windows). Custom PC orders and upgrades to the latest OS are possible based on business requirements.
・Money Forward Library: A library system with free lending, from technical books to management books. Desired books can be purchased at company expense.
・Referral Driven: Coverage of recruitment meal expenses. Referral reward system.
・Conference Participation Support: Partial company coverage for participation in domestic and international conferences such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.