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Senior Engineering Manager - Risk

MercurySan Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within Canada or United States
Remote Full-time $239K/yr - $298.8K/yr

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In this role, you will: Oversee teams of 4-8 engineers focused on account onboarding, KYC/KYB, AML, and fraud detection processes and workflows, along with operational tooling. Implement AI/ML technologies—from traditional models to advanced language models—to expedite real-time bank account application approvals, driving efficiency and revenue growth. Collaborate with Product, Risk, and Data teams to design scalable systems that achieve a balance between user experience and compliance. Develop the next generation of our KYC and risk platforms—robust, reliable, and capable of evolving alongside regulatory and business requirements. Foster a culture of operational excellence with measurable improvements in uptime, accuracy, and system performance. Mentor and cultivate engineering talent, assisting managers and senior engineers in advancing both their technical and organizational skills. Clarify complex regulatory aspects and translate them into actionable technical solutions.

About the job

At Mercury, every new business that applies is like a shining star in the vast night sky. Each application, unique in its own right, contributes to a larger constellation of data trails from partners, filings, founders, and financial histories.

Our Risk product engineering teams play a vital role in guiding thousands of business applications through our systems. The challenge lies in maintaining speed without sacrificing safety. Each day, our work empowers founders to open their first account, launch innovative ideas, and propel their growth forward like rocketships.

Our mission is to create intelligent, automated systems and operational tools that enable this process—where machine learning, AI, and human insight work in harmony to shape the future of business banking. We leverage intelligence to identify risks early, make confident real-time decisions, and provide instantaneous, satisfying account approvals that match the pace of the builders we support.

When executed flawlessly, our onboarding process feels seamless and effortless, powered by a universe of data, precision, and care.

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the teams responsible for developing the systems and tools that facilitate this journey—from application approvals to enhanced due diligence—ensuring that every business that partners with Mercury is safe while enjoying a delightful experience.

About Mercury

Mercury is an innovative fintech company, transforming how businesses engage with banking. While not an FDIC-insured bank, we provide banking services through Choice Financial Group and Column N. A., both members of the FDIC.

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