Delivery Lead - Atom Bank : Job Details

We’re Atom…

The bank that's leading the fintech charge!

We’re not like the rest. We’re true innovators, and we’re redefining what a bank should be. Ours is a bank for today and the future, a mobile-first bank. Forget the stuffy branches, with Atom you can bank whenever, wherever, faster, and simpler.

Could you be the next innovator to join us?

What will your typical day look like? Different that’s for sure…

Our Tech Delivery teams are organised according to Team Topologies principles, recognising the diverse needs of our technology landscape. We've aligned many of our teams to business value streams and these value streams are further divided into sub-streams. As an Atom Delivery Lead, you’ll lead the activity for a specific area, which may be a value sub-stream.

However, we also recognise the importance of specialised teams. You might lead an Enabling Team, focused on providing expert guidance and support to stream-aligned teams in areas like security or testing. Alternatively, you could lead a Complicated Subsystem Team, responsible for the development and maintenance of critical, complex components that underpin our platform and products.

At Atom bank, we're revolutionising the banking industry through cutting-edge technology and data-driven decision making. We're on a mission to secure an A-IRB waiver, a prestigious designation that recognises our commitment to robust model and data governance, this role will initially sit within and lead activity for our A-IRB sub-stream, where the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and drive the delivery of IRB related initiatives is key.

You will also:

• Champion good practice within teams to support their ongoing improvement.
• Utilise feedback for continuous learning and improvement in efficient and incremental value delivery to accelerate speed to market.
• Identify and implement improvements in People/Team Topologies, Process, Technology and Culture.
• Manage of the Run/Opex and Change/Capex budgets for their sub-stream, working with Finance on forecasts and actuals.

What do we need from you?

• Be delivery focussed - You deliver to commitments whilst ensuring quality.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Financial services experience, ideally with knowledge of banking regulations e.g. Basel III, CRR or familiarity with IRB models (PD, EAD, LGD).
• Experience in leading delivery teams, and helping them become mature, high-performing, and autonomous.

What you’ll get from us?

• Salary £65k-£75k dependent on experience
• Flexible remote first or hybrid working.
• 4-day work week
• Annual Share Option - performance-related
• Incredibly generous company pension scheme (maximum of 13% of Atom input - you can put in more)
• 'All About Me’ fund: £200 per year to spend on personal development.
• 22.5 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan & Life Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme