Financial Risk Manager (m/f/x)

Job Description

• You will develop, implement, and maintain quantitative financial risk models and reporting tools, utilizing Python to translate complex statistical concepts into robust code
• You will execute rigorous validation processes (including sensitivity analysis, benchmarking, and stress testing) to continuously evaluate, challenge, and enhance model accuracy and performance
• You will take ownership of daily financial risk monitoring processes, systematically analyzing risk exposures, assessing compliance with internal limit frameworks, and generating reliable daily reports for senior management
• You will ensure all reporting tools and financial risk models remain strictly aligned with key regulatory frameworks (e.g., KWG, CRR, MaRisk, EBA guidelines)
• You will actively contribute to critical regulatory assessments, including ICAAP and ILAAP, and support the design, execution, and quantitative analysis of comprehensive stress testing scenarios
• You will continuously evaluate and optimize existing risk data pipelines and reporting scripts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial risk quantification methodologies and risk monitoring frameworks
• You will provide mentorship and technical guidance to interns, fostering a culture of continuous development

Qualifications

• You have completed a degree, preferably with a focus on mathematics, statistics or quantitative finance
• Several years of experience in a comparable role in the financial services industry
• You are highly proficient in financial modelling using Excel or Google Sheets
• You have hands-on experience using Python (including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, or SciPy) and/or R for data analysis and implementation of statistical models
• You possess a strong aptitude for risk-oriented analysis and enjoy breaking down complex, quantitative topics into clear, actionable insights
• You are reliable, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication and analytical skills
• You work well in time-sensitive environments and know how to balance competing priorities
• You have concise verbal and written communication skills in English; German language skills are advantageous

Additional Information

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing and most visible Fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on the lives of our customers
• Work with an international, diverse, inclusive, and ever-growing team that loves creating the best products for our clients
• Be productive with the latest hardware and tools
• Learn and grow by joining our in-house knowledge sharing or career development sessions and spending your individual Education Budget
• Learn and experience German culture first hand by joining our free German language classes
• International relocation support is provided if required
• Opportunity to work from abroad
• Benefit from an attractive compensation package and from the company pension scheme
• Monthly contribution of 50% for the ‘Deutschland Jobticket’
• Say goodbye to order commissions and say hello to your complimentary subscription of Scalable Capital's PRIME+ Broker
• Enjoy flexible and discounted sports activities with Urban Sports Club