Team Lead - Banking Connectivity Lisboa

WHO IS AGICAP?

Agicap is a
- growing company founded in Lyon in 2016. We are a
- up with over 8000 customers, 550 employees, and strong revenue growth. We aim to become the global financial management solution for SMEs and Mid-Market companies worldwide.

We have raised €145M since our creation with investors including AVP, Greenoaks, Partech and Black
Fin, with a last round in November 2024. This funding fuels product innovation and international expansion across Europe. We are over 500 people and growing.

We believe our success comes from passionate and dedicated teams who build a place where people can grow and build their careers. We are constantly looking for great talents to join our ambitious adventure!

Home page • Customer Stories • Life at Agicap • Our Values

Headcount Growth :

July 2019 : 10

July 2020 : ~50

July 2021 : ~200

July 2024 : +500

Join Agicap on its path to Unicorn status.

Your Mission :

As Team Lead for Banking Connectivity at Agicap, your mission is to lead, mentor, and support a team of integration specialists responsible for building and maintaining secure, reliable, and compliant bank connections across multiple markets. You will ensure timely and
- quality delivery of integrations, foster technical excellence, and drive continuous improvement in our banking connectivity processes. Acting as both a leader and subject matter expert, you will be the key escalation point for complex issues, while ensuring regulatory alignment and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Banking Connectivity specialists to ensure timely,
  - quality, and compliant delivery of bank integrations across multiple markets.
• Define team priorities, assign tasks, and monitor progress to maintain delivery performance, technical consistency, and regulatory alignment.
• Hold regular team ceremonies (e. g.
  - ups, backlog reviews, 1:1s) to drive accountability, ownership, and continuous development.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex connectivity, authentication, or compliance issues, supporting the team in troubleshooting and resolution.
• Ensure accurate and
  -
  - date technical documentation is produced and maintained, including API specifications, data mappings, and file formats.
• Provide clear, structured updates to stakeholders (e. g. Engineering, Onboarding, Banking Partners, Product), ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement of banking connectivity processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, security, and scalability.
• Contribute to strategic planning by anticipating future integration, automation, and tooling needs for banking connectivity.
• Oversee team adherence to technical standards, best practices, and financial regulatory requirements (e. g. PSD2, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, peer reviews, and coaching to strengthen technical expertise and professional growth.

What we are looking for :

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams, ideally in a
  - on capacity (formal or informal leadership).
• Demonstrated ability to own and improve operational delivery metrics (e. g.
  -
  - value, backlog resolution, throughput).
• Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to communicate clearly with Sales, Product, Care, and customers.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex connectivity, authentication, and compliance challenges.
• Fluency in English (French or German is a plus).
• Preferred skills:
  • Experience working in fintech environments.
  • Experience supporting or coordinating delivery teams across multiple countries, time zones or
    - partner banking integrations.
  • Strong analytical thinking and organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of detail or quality.
  • Experience designing and scaling delivery processes and team operating models.
  • Knowledge of banking protocols (EBICS, SWIFT, EDITRAN, AFTs), API-based integrations and an understanding of financial regulations (e. g. PSD2, GDPR, SOC 2).

What we offer :

• A competitive base salary + performance bonus
• A hybrid work
  - up: 1 remote day/week
• 25 paid vacation days (+ national holidays)
• Daily lunch allowance + 100 % public transport pass reimbursement
• Private health insurance 100% covered by Agicap
• State-of-the-art work equipment
• A clear career path – 30 % of our Lisbon team was promoted or made a lateral move last year
• A key moment to join a
  - growing startup and contribute to the creation of our new international hub (opened in April 2023)
• A beautiful, modern office in the heart of Lisbon, right in one of Europe’s top rising tech hubs
• An entrepreneurial, empowering work environment where autonomy meets team spirit – learn fast, take ownership, and grow together as we scale Agicap internationally
• A fun, energetic team where we celebrate with regular
  - work drinks on our rooftop,
  - sites (last one: surfing in Caparica), and an annual Global
  - site with all Agicapians

HOW DO YOU BECOME PART OF THE TEAM?

Our interview process takes an average of 2 weeks and generally consists of

• First meeting with the Talent Acquisition team
• A role play or case study with the respective department
• Final round with management (and sometimes C-level
  - maker)

A transparent and fast process is a top priority for us - we therefore endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.

At Agicap, we believe that true innovation thrives in an environment where everyone feels valued and included. We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the variety of perspectives in our world. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, don’t let that stop you from applying—we want to hear from you! We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Join us in creating a workplace of inclusiveness.

See you soon, your Agicap Lisbon team!