About the job
At Relay, we're revolutionizing digital banking for self-made entrepreneurs by equipping them with the essential tools and insights for effective financial management. Our platform brings clarity, confidence, and control to every dollar earned, empowering business owners to transform their hard work into enduring success. We eliminate financial uncertainty by providing real visibility, allowing users to transform cash flow from a source of stress into a reliable indicator for stronger, resilient businesses.
As we embark on an exciting growth journey, Relay is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Risk Engineering team. This role presents a unique opportunity to assemble and lead a team from the ground up while developing a groundbreaking product for Relay. You will make impactful decisions daily, directly shaping a product that is cherished by thousands of users.
Please note that we operate in a hybrid work environment, with collaboration in the office three days a week (Tuesday to Thursday).
About the Team:
The Risk Engineering team at Relay is dedicated to building automated systems that identify, prevent, and mitigate financial risks and fraud, all while ensuring a seamless experience for legitimate customers and minimizing manual intervention. Our mission is to enable Relay to expand confidently and safely, without unnecessary obstacles.
Your Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical engineering projects focused on risk, ensuring that systems adhere to quality, reliability, and safety standards.
Ensure that engineering processes and rituals are aligned with the demands of high-stakes systems, including thoughtful sprint planning, robust code reviews, and thorough technical design evaluations.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement the technical strategy for risk, fraud, and trust systems, balancing business growth, customer satisfaction, and risk exposure.
Work closely with Product, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and other stakeholders to translate complex risk challenges into clear, scalable engineering solutions.
Recruit, develop, and nurture a high-performing team of engineers by attracting top talent, establishing clear ownership, and mentoring engineers through challenging, impactful projects.
Cultivate a collaborative engineering culture that inspires feedback, learning, and growth. Organize knowledge-sharing sessions and support professional development for team members.

