Engineering Manager (Financial Crime)

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Requirements

If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch – we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future
Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role
Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices
Recent hands‑on experience (within the last 5 years) as a Tech Lead or Senior+ Engineer
Experience with agile development processes
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
Passion for technology and innovation
(Desirable) Experience in regulated industries (FinTech, banking, payments)
(Desirable) Understanding of AML/KYC processes and compliance requirements
(Desirable) Experience with event‑driven architectures and Kafka
(Desirable) Familiarity with third‑party screening or monitoring providers
(Desirable) Experience managing on‑call rotations for critical systems

What the job involves

You’ll lead the FinCrime Core team, responsible for Ebury’s AML (Anti‑Money Laundering) platform. This is a critical, regulated domain where your work directly impacts:
Sanctions Screening: Real‑time screening of customers and transactions against global watchlists
Transaction Monitoring: Detection of suspicious payment patterns
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring Ebury meets FCA, EU AML directives, and global regulatory requirements
The platform processes millions of screening requests and payment events, requiring high reliability, low latency, and strong audit trails
Technical Leadership
Own the AML Screening and Transaction Monitoring domain, setting the 0–6 month technical roadmap
Drive architecture decisions for event‑driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS)
Ensure integrations with third‑party providers are reliable and performant
Champion observability with comprehensive logging, metrics, and alerting for a regulated environment
Balance “keep the lights on” work with modernisation initiatives
Unblock the team through code reviews, architecture guidance, or hands‑on contribution when needed
Provide technical leadership and step in for Senior Engineers when required
Ensure all systems have appropriate support, SLAs, on‑call rotas, and documentation
Delivery Management
Responsible for team delivery, sprint planning, and project health
Assess the criticality of unplanned work, minimising context‑switching and unnecessary pressure
Balance team capacity with roadmap demands
Instil urgency to find the right balance between velocity and quality
Ensure all incidents are owned and resolved
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Act as the primary liaison between engineering and product, partnering with your counterpart to ensure full alignment
Communicate progress clearly and elevate issues effectively
People Management
Lead a team of engineers at varying levels, creating stability and psychological safety
Manage performance and well‑being, initiating corrective actions when needed
Provide coaching, performance reviews, and career development
Foster a culture of ownership, feedback, and continuous improvement
Hire, grow, and retain high‑performing engineers
Process and Performance
Ensure company processes are executed effectively and on time
Accountable for team KPIs: velocity, quality, on‑time delivery, morale, and staffing
May manage a limited budget for tools or specific project costs

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Location: London

Job Description:

Requirements

If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch – we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future
Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role
Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices
Recent hands‑on experience (within the last 5 years) as a Tech Lead or Senior+ Engineer
Experience with agile development processes
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
Passion for technology and innovation
(Desirable) Experience in regulated industries (FinTech, banking, payments)
(Desirable) Understanding of AML/KYC processes and compliance requirements
(Desirable) Experience with event‑driven architectures and Kafka
(Desirable) Familiarity with third‑party screening or monitoring providers
(Desirable) Experience managing on‑call rotations for critical systems

What the job involves

You’ll lead the FinCrime Core team, responsible for Ebury’s AML (Anti‑Money Laundering) platform. This is a critical, regulated domain where your work directly impacts:
Sanctions Screening: Real‑time screening of customers and transactions against global watchlists
Transaction Monitoring: Detection of suspicious payment patterns
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring Ebury meets FCA, EU AML directives, and global regulatory requirements
The platform processes millions of screening requests and payment events, requiring high reliability, low latency, and strong audit trails
Technical Leadership
Own the AML Screening and Transaction Monitoring domain, setting the 0–6 month technical roadmap
Drive architecture decisions for event‑driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS)
Ensure integrations with third‑party providers are reliable and performant
Champion observability with comprehensive logging, metrics, and alerting for a regulated environment
Balance “keep the lights on” work with modernisation initiatives
Unblock the team through code reviews, architecture guidance, or hands‑on contribution when needed
Provide technical leadership and step in for Senior Engineers when required
Ensure all systems have appropriate support, SLAs, on‑call rotas, and documentation
Delivery Management
Responsible for team delivery, sprint planning, and project health
Assess the criticality of unplanned work, minimising context‑switching and unnecessary pressure
Balance team capacity with roadmap demands
Instil urgency to find the right balance between velocity and quality
Ensure all incidents are owned and resolved
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Act as the primary liaison between engineering and product, partnering with your counterpart to ensure full alignment
Communicate progress clearly and elevate issues effectively
People Management
Lead a team of engineers at varying levels, creating stability and psychological safety
Manage performance and well‑being, initiating corrective actions when needed
Provide coaching, performance reviews, and career development
Foster a culture of ownership, feedback, and continuous improvement
Hire, grow, and retain high‑performing engineers
Process and Performance
Ensure company processes are executed effectively and on time
Accountable for team KPIs: velocity, quality, on‑time delivery, morale, and staffing
May manage a limited budget for tools or specific project costs

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Posted: May 20th, 2026