Senior Risk Controlling Manager (f/m/d)

Solaris is a tech company with a full German banking license. Our Banking-as-a-Service platform enables businesses to offer their own financial products. With our straightforward APIs, our partners can access and integrate a wide range of solutions such as digital banking, payments, cards, identification and lending services. As a market leader we are driven by bringing transformational change to the financial services industry.

We love what we do and we love our team. We are 700+ people from over 60 nationalities - a unique blend of techies, fintech enthusiasts, bankers and entrepreneurs from various industries. Our routines are built around genuinely valuing and exchanging different perspectives as well as actively sharing knowledge as we drive our business as a team. We believe and invest in personal growth.

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Senior Risk Controlling Manager with strong technical expertise in financial modeling, stress testing, and ICAAP processes. This role requires a deep understanding of risk methodologies, regulatory requirements, and quantitative analysis to support risk assessment and strategic decision-making. You need to have deep hands-on experience with excel based financial risk modeling. Experience in ZEB consulting methodologies or working in a risk transformation environment will make you stand out. 

Your Role

• Carry out risk inventory and creating overall risk profile of the bank and the group
• Operational fulfillment of risk management and controlling processes (identification, assessment control, monitoring and communication) for the bank and the group
• Development and maintenance of risk indicators and risk early detection systems for financial risks for the bank and the group
• Validation of applied methods in relation to ICAAP and preparation / review of the validation reports
• Monitor the risk situation and risk-bearing capacity as well as reviewing the limits set for the bank and the group
• Prepare risk reports and presentations to Head of Risk Controlling and stakeholders if requested for the bank and the group
• Support in the developing of staff in the Financial Risk Management team
• Report on Risk Management and related initiatives to the organization’s management, its implemented Committees when requested on the bank and group level
• Coordinate and participate internal/external meetings with auditors, regulators and other third party stakeholders if requested for the bank and the group
• Fulfill relevant tasks related to outsourcing agreements for Risk Management related processes of subsidiaries of Solaris when applicable
• Deputy of Risk Controlling Function including monitoring and communication of material risks including potential impact from Sustainability (ESG) Risks

We'd love to see

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team.

• 5+ years of experience in financial risk management or risk controlling in the banking or other similar financial institutions 
• Experience with ZEB methodologies, risk transformation consulting, or working in a strategy/risk advisory firm is a strong plus
• Hands on experience with ICAAP and stress testing frameworks
• Knowledge of economics, accounting, risk management, mathematics, or statistics
• Educational degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or any other related field
• Knowledge of German banking regulations and regulatory standards related to risk management
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Integrity and strong stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English to engage with all international team members within the company. German communication skills is a strong advantage

What We Offer

• We have a "remote-friendly" working arrangement
• Home office budget
• Health and development budget
• Transparent framework to support your career goals
• Competitive salary

While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us.

At Solaris, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment, where all Solarians feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of color, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, or gender identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Information on data processing:

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