Full-Time
Lead Automation Engineer
Waystone
1,001-5,000 employees
Asset management governance and risk services
No salary listed
Leeds, UK
Hybrid
Bachelor's
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- Deep understanding of low-code automation, workflow orchestration and intelligent process automation, with strong hands-on experience of n8n and Microsoft Power Automate.
- Good understanding of the wider Microsoft Power Platform, and awareness of complementary workflow platforms such as Workato, Xceptor and Appian.
- Strong understanding of consuming artificial intelligence within workflows, including large language model calls for classification, extraction and summarisation, intelligent document processing and human-in-the-loop design.
- Practical judgement on when to use artificial intelligence in automation and when deterministic, rules-based automation is safer, simpler or more cost effective.
- Experience integrating artificial intelligence services as steps within automation platforms, with awareness of agents, prompts, guardrails, Microsoft Agent Framework and LangChain.
- Strong understanding of application programming interfaces, webhooks, event-driven integration, authentication patterns, data mapping and system-to-system communication.
- Fluency in modern engineering practices, including source control, code review, automated testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery, and environment management.
- Good understanding of governance, security, privacy, auditability and data handling in a regulated enterprise environment.
- Clear communication across technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to influence stakeholders and promote best practice without over-engineering.
- Ability to mentor engineers, analysts, Operations Champions, Power Users and business users.
- At least five years of experience in automation, integration, software engineering, workflow orchestration or a related technical discipline.
- Proven experience designing, leading and delivering enterprise automation using low-code platforms such as n8n or Microsoft Power Automate.
- Experience establishing automation standards, governance and reusable patterns, ideally within a regulated environment.
- Experience embedding artificial intelligence capabilities as steps within business workflows in partnership with artificial intelligence engineering teams.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring others in automation, workflow design and platform best practice.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Act as Waystone’s technical lead and subject matter expert for workflow automation and orchestration, using n8n and Microsoft Power Automate as the key strategic platforms.
- Define and maintain the automation Centre of Excellence, including automation standards, reusable patterns, templates, documentation expectations and operational guardrails.
- Lead the design and delivery of complex, enterprise-grade automation solutions integrating software-as-a-service platforms, internal systems, application programming interfaces, cloud services and third-party providers.
- Provide hands-on contribution to automation delivery, including workflow design, configuration, scripting, integration logic and technical validation.
- Establish best practices for designing, testing, deploying, monitoring and supporting automations, including error handling, version control, environment separation and observability.
- Embed artificial intelligence as workflow steps, such as large language model calls to classify, extract or summarise, while preferring deterministic automation where it is safer, simpler or more cost effective.
- Ensure automations that consume artificial intelligence operate within defined guardrails, evaluation and responsible-artificial-intelligence standards, with human oversight, auditability, cost control and operational ownership.
- Partner with the Lead AI Engineer and AI Engineering team on hybrid solutions, owning the workflow, integration and orchestration layer.
- Support business users, Operations Champions and Power Users in the safe design and adoption of no-code and low-code automations by providing reusable guidance, examples and guardrails.
- Guide the transition of user-developed automations into supported enterprise solutions when they outgrow personal or team productivity use cases.
- Review automation designs to identify fragility, unnecessary complexity, security risks, control gaps and long-term support issues.
- Evaluate emerging automation technologies, including computer-use agents and successors to traditional robotic process automation, and maintain a roadmap for automation capability maturity.
- Uplift automation capability across the business through coaching, knowledge sharing and practical guidance, and promote automation-first thinking.
- Relevant certifications in automation, Microsoft Power Platform, software engineering, integration, process improvement or artificial intelligence.
Waystone provides governance, administration, risk and compliance services for the asset management industry. It partners with institutional investors, funds and asset managers to structure and support investment vehicles, handle regulatory duties, monitor risk, and manage admin tasks worldwide. Its end-to-end, integrated suite of services covers governance, administration, risk and compliance, backed by 20+ years of experience, differentiating it from fragmented providers. Its goal is to help clients manage and protect their investment structures and strategies so they can pursue their investment goals with confidence.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$39.5M
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Waystone opened a larger Skypark Luxembourg office on September 8, 2026.
- Waystone won Pictet, Calamos, and Mackenzie mandates, signaling strong ETF-platform demand.
- Waystone appointed Richard Larnder CFO and expanded Luxembourg leadership in September 2026.
What critics are saying
- Waystone faces Central Bank of Ireland High Court action over a nearly €400,000 fine.
- Waystone's 2026 hiring cooled sharply; active postings fell 83.3% versus 2025.
- Integrating BIL Manage Invest and Allfunds Manco risks service failures and client attrition by 2027.
What makes Waystone unique
- Waystone runs UCITS hosting, ManCo, administration, and compliance across Europe and Cayman.
- Waystone completed BIL Manage Invest in October 2025, lifting Luxembourg AUM about 15%.
- Waystone supports white-label ETF launches, including Pictet, Calamos, and Mackenzie in 2026.
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↑ 8%Waystone to support Mackenzie Investments UCTIS fund structure. 27 May 2026 Canada Reporter: Zarah Choudhary Waystone is supporting the launch of a new Luxembourg-based Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) structure for Mackenzie Investments' Quantitative Emerging Markets Large Cap Strategy. The strategy has been launched through Waystone's UCITS hosting platform in Luxembourg and will be made available to investors in selected European markets and the United Kingdom. Waystone is providing governance, administration, risk, and compliance services for the fund structure as part of the partnership. According to the firms, the launch reflects growing institutional demand for quantitative investment strategies and expanded access to European distribution channels through UCITS structures. The Mackenzie Quantitative Emerging Markets Large Cap UCITS provides exposure to large and mid-cap equities across emerging and frontier markets. Simon Bedard, head of EMEA Institutional at Mackenzie Investments says: "Assetservicingtimes is pleased to now offer qualified investors and institutions access to the strategies and performance from the Mackenzie GQE team. "This is another example of our ongoing commitment to increasing our presence in Europe and the UK, allowing us to reach more investors in global markets." Denis Harty, country head of Continental Europe at Waystone comments: "Assetservicingtimes is delighted to partner with Mackenzie Investments as they bring their quantitative expertise to the European market utilising Waystone's UCITS hosting infrastructure. "This launch underscores the strength of our partnership and reflects the growing demand from institutional asset managers for efficient access to global investors through well-governed UCITS structures." Next fund services article NO FEE, NO RISK 100% ON RETURNS If you invest in only one asset servicing news source this year, make sure it is your free subscription to Asset Servicing Times
Waystone Philippines awarded Great Place to Work(R) Certification. April 24, 2026 Waystone, a leading provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, today announced that Waystone Philippines has been Certified(TM) by Great Place to Work(R), following outstanding results in the Great Place to Work(R) Trust Index(TM) survey. The certification recognises the strong workplace culture developed by the Waystone Philippines team. Survey feedback highlighted that a culture of diversity and mutual respect is a defining element of the employee experience, with colleagues identifying this as a key factor in what makes Waystone Philippines a great place to work. This positive and inclusive environment plays an important role in how teams collaborate and deliver for clients, reinforcing the high standards Waystone aims to uphold across its global business. This recognition follows Waystone's recent Great Place to Work(R) Certification in India, further highlighting the firm's ongoing commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture across its international offices. Great Place to Work(R) is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviours that drive employee retention, performance and innovation. The Certification(TM) is awarded based on direct employee feedback via the Trust Index(TM) survey, which measures engagement and satisfaction across areas including credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Francois Myburgh, Director of Waystone Philippines, commented: "We are extremely proud that Waystone Philippines has been recognised as a Great Place to Work(R). Our colleagues have been clear that diversity and respect sit at the heart of our culture, and we remain committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to do their best work." Alan Burke, Chief People Officer at Waystone, added: "This certification is well-deserved recognition of the positive and inclusive culture the Waystone Philippines team has built and is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our people. Creating an environment grounded in respect, fairness and opportunity is fundamental to our people strategy globally, and it is fantastic to see this reflected so clearly in employee feedback and recognised externally." About Waystone. Waystone is a leading asset-servicing solutions provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to the global asset management industry. With more than 25 years' experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services, Waystone helps clients structure, operate and grow their businesses through expertise, innovation and digitisation, backed by the operational scale to support global expansion. About Great Place to Work(R). Backed by 30 years of data, Great Place to Work(R) is the global authority on workplace culture. Through its proprietary For All(TM) Model and Trust Index(TM) Survey, it recognises organisations that create consistently positive employee experiences and high-trust environments. Abu Dhabi, UAE (15 April 2026) - KraneShares, today announced the listing of two exchange traded funds (ETFs) - the... April 15, 2026 Waystone, a leading provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, today announced that it has been Certified(TM)... March 25, 2026 Waystone, a leading provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Allfunds,... February 26, 2026 Wahed, the world's leading Islamic fintech and investment manager, has today announced the launch of two UCITS ETFs that integrate... January 19, 2026 Waystone, a leading provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, has retained its position as the UK's... January 7, 2026 Fenergo, the leading provider of AI-powered solutions for Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM),... December 3, 2025
Highlights from Waystone's annual Luxembourg Conference 2026. March 19, 2026 Tuesday, 10 March 2026 | Cercle Cité, Luxembourg Our sixth annual Waystone Luxembourg Conference brought together senior leaders and industry experts to share actionable insights on emerging trends and strategies for navigating change. Hosted at the prestigious Cercle Cité in Luxembourg, the event welcomed over 200 attendees from across our client base, partners and the wider asset management community. This year's theme, "Strategy, Influence and Opportunity in an Evolving World," set the tone for a dynamic programme of panel discussions and expert-led insights, offering fresh perspectives on today's rapidly changing investment landscape Key takeaways from the event included: From product to placement: navigating cross-border capital raising. * Capital is moving faster and concentrating more quickly, so managers need to stay agile and respond to constant market shifts. * Planning and structuring are critical, with success depending on getting the design right and aligning with investor needs. * Relationships and trust continue to drive outcomes, with consistent communication key to raising and retaining capital. * Sustainability is now mainstream, but expectations differ across investors, requiring more tailored approaches. Speakers. * Alexandra Serban-Liebsch - Head of Business Operations - Continental Europe, Waystone Selma Coffey - Head of Distribution Solutions, Waystone * Shayan Heidari - Portfolio Manager, Finserve Nordic * Michael Maldener - Conducting Officer Portfolio Management, Distribution and Marketing, Clearlake Capital Group Private capital in 2026: flow, Risk, and what "good" Looks like. * Europe presents strong growth potential in private capital, supported by increasing investor focus and favourable structural tailwinds. * Access to private markets is evolving and requires products that are specifically designed for a broader investor base. * Risk and governance are becoming increasingly important as markets grow more complex and scrutiny intensifies. * Maintaining competitiveness remains essential and is driven by regulation, the tax environment and industry collaboration. * Denis Harty - Country Head - Continental Europe, Waystone * Daniel Forbes - Head of Client Solutions - EMEA, Waystone * Claus Mansfeldt - Chairman, SwanCap Luxembourg * Tracey McDermott - Managing Director, Gemini Governance and Advisory Solutions We also heard from Waystone CEO, Sanjiv Sawhney, who shared an insightful update on the firm's strategic priorities across its core service lines, as well as its continued investment in Luxembourg as a key growth hub. he conference featured a keynote address by Andrew McDowell, who offered a compelling overview of the evolving global investment landscape, highlighting key trends and opportunities shaping international markets. The event concluded with a feature session from world-renowned entertainer Keith Barry, whose engaging presentation combined psychology and performance to challenge conventional thinking and offer a fresh perspective on influence and decision-making. Thank you to all who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at the next one! Welcome to our Cayman update which will provide you with a quarterly review of a wide range of Cayman Islands... March 5, 2026 On 31 December 2025, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") posted an industry notice informing of certain amendments to fees and payments... January 9, 2026 Welcome to our Q4 2025 Cayman update which will provide you with a quarterly review of a wide range of... December 15, 2025 We were delighted to host our annual Asia Pacific Summits in Hong Kong and Singapore, bringing together clients, colleagues, and... October 23, 2025 Our fourth annual Waystone Ireland Summit brought together industry leaders, innovators, and Waystone experts to explore the trends, challenges, and... October 20, 2025 Henry Glynn, Head of ETF Capital Markets & Distribution at Waystone ETFs, discusses the rise of active ETFs in Europe... October 6, 2025
Highlights from Waystone's Ireland Summit 2025. October 20, 2025 Its fourth annual Waystone Ireland Summit brought together industry leaders, innovators, and Waystone experts to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of asset management. Hosted at the prestigious College Green Hotel in Dublin, the event welcomed over 150 guests from across its client base, partners, and the wider asset management community. This year's theme, "Redefining Asset Management in Ireland," set the stage for thought-provoking discussions and fresh perspectives on the evolving investment landscape with a series of panel discussions. The discussions driven by this theme offered valuable insights into the evolution of Ireland's funds sector through two engaging panels. Key takeaways: The ETF revolution: ETFs and the next chapter for Ireland. * Ireland now manages over 70% of all European UCITS ETF assets, with total ETF assets doubling from €1 trillion to €2 trillion in just two years. * Asset managers are launching ETF share classes as mutual funds and ETFs converge, creating hybrid products for all investors. * As technology is widening ETF access across Europe, panelists explored how continued enhancement of the tax and regulatory environment could create further opportunities for Irish investors. Market insights and reflections from legends of the Irish Asset Management industry. * Ireland's funds industry was built on bold ideas and resilience. What began as an ambitious experiment in the 1980s has evolved into a world-class sector, powered by visionary collaboration across public and private sectors. * Diversity has become one of the sector's defining strengths, with a wide range of nationalities represented and women now holding senior roles that were once unimaginable. * Panelists emphasised the importance of mentorship and collaboration, crediting mentors and peers whose guidance and support played a pivotal role in shaping their careers. Waystone Group were also pleased to welcome Keith Barry, world-renowned mentalist and motivational speaker, as its keynote. He inspired the audience with powerful insights on leadership, mindset and performance. Thank you to all who joined Waystone Group. Waystone Group look forward to seeing you at the next one!
Waystone has completed its acquisition of BIL Manage Invest from the BIL Group after receiving regulatory approval from the CSSF. This acquisition will increase Waystone's Luxembourg Management Company's assets under management by approximately 15% and strengthen its market position and capabilities across Europe.