Jobs at Sotheby's

Lead Sotheby's engineering organization and own technical strategy across client-facing platforms and core transactional systems. Hire and develop senior engineering talent, set architecture and engineering standards, drive cross-functional delivery and CI/CD practices, ensure 24x7 operational reliability, and represent engineering to executive leadership and the board.

The Business Manager oversees Private Sales in EMEA, focusing on P&L management, financial deal structuring, and client relations while ensuring profitability and compliance with legal agreements.

Execute end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice and T&E expense processing, vendor payments, SAP postings, Concur administration, vendor master maintenance, reconciliations, audit support, and stakeholder training and support.

Manage end-to-end UK payroll for ~600+ employees and support EMEA payroll operations. Process manual payroll changes in ADP Celergo, handle pensions, benefits and RTI reporting, reconcile overtime via Excel VLOOKUPs, manage payroll inbox and ADP queries, ensure GDPR compliance, liaise with external consultants for shadow payroll, and support payslip/P60 digital queries.

Coordinate production of accurate valuation documents and administration for Valuations Managers and Head of Production. Log and route enquiries, format and proof valuations, manage databases and spreadsheets, arrange visits and travel, support client visits, liaise with internal teams, maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance, and provide high-standard client service under tight deadlines.

The Senior Software Engineer at Sotheby's will own systems, solve business problems pragmatically, communicate clearly across teams, and ensure code maintainability while working with distributed systems and microservices.

Provide evidence-based valuations and cataloguing for 15th–20th century decorative arts (furniture, rugs, sculpture, clocks) for sale, insurance, tax and estate purposes. Conduct on-site visits and desktop valuations, photograph and catalogue items, research provenance, liaise with specialists, travel across UK and Europe, and maintain compliance with legal and company standards.

Provide transactional legal support for art-backed lending and consignor advances across Europe and Asia: draft, review and negotiate loan and security documents, conduct due diligence and closings, develop templates and playbooks, advise on transaction structuring, lead trainings, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational scalability.

Create and edit engaging social media video content, collaborating with the social media team and various departments to enhance audience growth and engagement.

Lead product strategy, roadmap and execution for Sotheby’s client‑facing websites and mobile apps. Manage product managers, partner with design, engineering and data teams, drive research-driven decisions, run agile delivery, stakeholder communications, and measure product impact to grow demand across auctions, private sales and marketplace channels.

The Associate Treasury Analyst will support accounts receivable and treasury functions, perform cash reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and assist with treasury operations and audits.

The Senior Proposals Writer will manage bespoke proposal documents and pitch materials, collaborating with designers and other departments, while mentoring junior team members.

The Director, Lending Specialist at Sotheby's drives revenue growth by sourcing lending opportunities, managing client relationships, and ensuring smooth loan processing.