Senior Engineering Manager – Credit Cards

Mercury

. Lead, hire, and develop a team of senior engineers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $239,000 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing technical teams and developing strategic roadmaps for cash and securities systems. Proficient in translating regulatory requirements into operational controls and ensuring system reliability and correctness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipRIA And Broker-Dealer Custody SystemsCash And Securities ReconciliationCompliance CollaborationSecurities Lifecycle Understanding

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Hard Skills

Technical StrategySystem DesignOperational ControlsIncident Response StandardsData Flow Understanding

Soft Skills

Feedback ProvisionTrust BuildingSupportive Environment Creation

Industry Keywords

Broker-Dealer Operating ModelSecurities SettlementCorporate ActionsEquitiesFixed IncomeETFsMutual Funds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, hire, and develop a team of senior engineers
Provide thoughtful feedback and build a trusting and supportive environment
Own the team’s technical strategy and roadmap
Translate Mercury’s investment ambitions into focused priorities and predictable delivery
Guide the design and evolution of cash and securities ledgers, security master service, position tracking, and reconciliation systems
Partner with product, investment operations, and compliance to translate business and regulatory requirements into systems, operational controls, and auditable workflows
Collaborate with Product and Partnerships on integrations, responsibilities, and technical roadmaps
Set standards for correctness, reliability, and incident response
Balance new capabilities with maintenance and improvement of critical systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience managing highly technical teams
Direct experience building or operating RIA and broker-dealer custody systems at scale
Experience with ledgers, security master service, cash and securities reconciliation, and money movement
Understanding of the broker-dealer operating model and data flow across introducing brokers, clearing firms, and custodians
Experience working closely with compliance and operations teams
Understanding of securities lifecycle, settlement, and corporate actions
Understanding of customer cash and positions across equities, fixed income, ETFs, and mutual funds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity (stock options/RSUs)
Benefits
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs