Software engineering team lead - Accounting, costs and fees - Edinburgh

Software engineering team lead - Accounting, costs and fees - Edinburgh Company DescriptionFounded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 10 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential. Job DescriptionThe Accounting costs and fees team sits within our Banking Core division which is responsible for maintaining and enhancing our Avaloq software and products.As a member of the team, you will be part of a collaborative group of Software Engineers and Business Analysts building high quality solutions to support our existing and new clients.Following Agile methodologies, you will work closely with the Product Owner, Business Analysts and Software Engineers to design, develop, test and maintain functionality within the team’s responsibility.Your tasks:Line Manager of the European Accounting/COF TeamReports to the Head of Banking Core EU within the regional CTO team L3 support of the application and modules in the responsibility of Accounting/COF of all European SaaS customers (excluding Switzerland and Liechtenstein)Owns all related regional Avaloq customization solutionsDefines together with the Domain Scrum Master and the team the work model (agile vs. non-agile) for the teamFacilitates team meetings in order to meet the requirements of the customer, the Avaloq organization and if applicable the Agile setupProvides technical teams for dedicated strategic projects, customers and squads in the regionIntegrates external resources necessary to fill the positions/capacity required to fulfil its missionResponsible for the capacity planning and the ramp up of the team QualificationsStrong evidencable  experience of working in a comparable roleDeep understanding of at least one Accounding standard, e.g. IFRS9, US-GaaP, local GaaPAt least B2 level of fluency in English and GermanMaster in Computer Science or Business and Economics or equivalent educationBe a highly motivated, proactive, committed and adaptable individual, with a “can do” approachIt would be a real bonus if you have: Finance related certification e.g. Certified Accountant Additional InformationWe realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.