Financial Risk Manager (m/f/x)

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

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative financial risk models and reporting tools, utilizing Python to translate complex statistical concepts into robust code; Execute rigorous validation processes (including sensitivity analysis, benchmarking, and stress testing) to continuously evaluate, challenge, and enhance model accuracy and performance; 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; Ensure all reporting tools and financial risk models remain strictly aligned with key regulatory frameworks (e.g., KWG, CRR, MaRisk, EBA guidelines); Actively contribute to critical regulatory assessments, including ICAAP and ILAAP, and support the design, execution, and quantitative analysis of comprehensive stress testing scenarios; 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; Provide mentorship and technical guidance to interns, fostering a culture of continuous development

Requirements

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; Highly proficient in financial modelling using Excel or Google Sheets; Hands-on experience using Python (including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, or SciPy) and/or R for data analysis and implementation of statistical models; Strong aptitude for risk-oriented analysis and breaking down complex, quantitative topics into clear, actionable insights; Reliable, detail-oriented, with strong communication and analytical skills; Ability to work well in time-sensitive environments and balance competing priorities; Concise verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice to have

German language skills are advantageous

Benefits

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