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UPUpvest

Head of Risk(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Designing unified financial and non-financial risk frameworks for a European Investment API. Deep understanding of BaFin and FCA frameworks, plus 7+ years risk management experience required. Remote work abroad, one-month paid sabbatical, 30 days annual leave.

Requirements

  • 7+ years risk management experience
  • Ability to scale risk practices
  • Understanding of BaFin and FCA frameworks
  • Strategic thinking and actionable planning
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership and team development experience
  • Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Tasks

  • Design a unified financial and non-financial risk framework
  • Align risk strategies with long-term business objectives
  • Provide strategic risk forecasts and insights to management
  • Refine organizational risk policies
  • Oversee capital and liquidity adequacy
  • Ensure compliance with BaFin and FCA standards
  • Implement data-driven assessment techniques and predictive models
  • Improve risk quantification and early-warning systems
  • Advise teams to embed a risk-aware mindset
  • Integrate risk considerations into daily workflows
  • Manage relationships with regulators, investors, and auditors
  • Deliver transparent and rigorous risk reporting
  • Lead and expand the risk department
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence and autonomy

Work Experience

  • 7 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • BaFin
  • FCA
  • ICAAP
  • ILAAP
  • ICARA

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days annual leave

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Sports benefits

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Confidential professional coaching

Workation & Sabbatical

  • Remote work abroad
  • One-month paid sabbatical

Additional Allowances

  • Personal development budget
  • Home office budget

Flexible Working

  • Hybrid or remote work

Competitive Pay

  • Competitive above-market salary
  • Employee equity program

Team Events

  • Company-wide events

Other Benefits

  • Employee Resources Groups
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