Engineering Manager - Trust Accounting (Remote - Europe) at Jobgether

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Management, Trust Accounting, Financial Systems, Mentoring, Agile Methodologies, Collaboration, Software Engineering, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Technical Architecture, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Compliance, Scalability, Observability, Accountability

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager - Trust Accounting in Europe. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the creation of a greenfield Trust Accounting team responsible for building a reliable, compliant, and accurate financial subsystem. You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on guidance, influencing architecture, processes, and team culture from day one. The position involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as Product, Finance, and Legal to deliver high-quality solutions while fostering a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will mentor engineers, define best practices, and ensure the subsystem is trusted by customers and regulators. This is a chance to shape both the technical foundation and the people-focused culture of a newly formed team, contributing to long-term success. Accountabilities Build and lead a product engineering team (5–7 engineers) focused on financial correctness, compliance, and reliable delivery. Ensure the trust accounting subsystem is secure, scalable, auditable, maintainable, and delivered on schedule. Collaborate with Product, Finance, Legal, and other Engineering teams to align goals and ensure seamless execution. Establish and refine processes to improve delivery speed, system reliability, and team autonomy. Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of precision, ownership, and continuous improvement. Implement engineering practices emphasizing quality, resilience, observability, and accountability. Contribute technical context to discussions and decisions while promoting transparency across teams. 6+ years of experience in software engineering management or equivalent leadership roles (CTO, Head of Engineering, Director) with direct people management responsibilities. Strong software engineering foundation; able to participate in technical and architectural discussions effectively. Proven track record leading engineering teams in product-oriented environments, ideally in SaaS or platform businesses. Demonstrated ability to drive execution, manage delivery timelines, and remove blockers. Experience mentoring engineers and fostering growth-oriented, high-performing teams. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in distributed/remote settings. Comfortable working in agile environments with fast-moving priorities and cross-functional collaboration. Fluent English. Familiarity with fintech, accounting, or financial systems is a plus but not required. Competitive compensation aligned with market rates in the applicant’s country. 100% remote work flexibility within your European location. Equity in a fast-growing, profitable company. Values-driven leadership supporting strategic and tactical decision-making. Professional growth opportunities and career advancement within a rapidly expanding organization. Annual paid leave according to country-specific norms. Country-specific benefits such as health insurance and pensions, where applicable. Diverse, international team culture with colleagues across 40+ countries. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Lead the creation of a greenfield Trust Accounting team focused on building a reliable financial subsystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions and foster a culture of precision and accountability.