Engineering Lead

McGregor Boyall Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology firm in City of London is seeking an Engineering Lead to drive innovation in anti-fraud systems. This senior role involves leading a talented team to develop advanced fraud detection technologies, ensuring team growth and cohesion. With a competitive salary of up to £120,000 and a package up to £170,000, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial crime technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading engineering teams.
• Strong technical background in fraud detection systems.
• Ability to foster a culture of inclusion and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross-functional team of engineers.
• Drive the delivery of scalable and secure systems.
• Blend technical direction with empathetic people management.

Skills

Leadership

Technical direction

Team management

Fraud detection systems

Job description

Engineering Lead - Anti-Fraud Systems | Global Financial Technology | Hybrid

We're partnering with a global financial asset manager on a key leadership hire - an Engineering Lead to spearhead the design, development, and modernization of cutting‑edge transaction monitoring and fraud detection systems.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of fraud prevention and financial crime technology within one of the world's most respected investment organizations.

Paying up to £120,000 base including a package of up to £170,000 you will be based out of their City of London offices.

The Role

As Engineering Lead, you'll guide a talented team of engineers within the Anti‑Fraud Engineering function, part of the company's wider Security, Fraud, and Financial Crime capability. You'll drive the delivery of scalable, secure, and intelligent systems that protect millions of global clients and their investments.

Your leadership will blend hands‑on technical direction with empathetic people management, ensuring the team grows in capability, confidence, and cohesion as the business evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross‑functional team of engineers, fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and technical excellence.

Architect and deliver a bespoke fraud detection and transaction monitoring platfo…