Head of Risk Controlling (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 500+ 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 Head of Risk Controlling to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory risk management requirements and support our leadership team in maintaining a robust risk framework. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining Solaris’ risk management framework, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will lead the Risk Controlling function across Solaris Bank and Solaris Group, providing strategic guidance and oversight on all risk-related matters.

Your Role

• Lead, develop and grow the Risk Controlling team
• Support the Management Board in all risk policy issues, in particular in the development and implementation of the risk strategy and in the organisation of a system to limit risks
• Carry out the risk inventory and preparing the overall risk profile
• Support the management in the establishment and further development of risk management and controlling processes
• Establish, maintain and further develop a system of risk indicators and an early risk detection process
• Ongoing monitoring of the institution's risk situation and risk-bearing capacity as well as compliance with the established risk limits
• Regular preparation of risk reports for the management and presentation to relevant risk committees
• Responsible for the processes for the immediate forwarding of significant information from a risk perspective to the management, the respective responsible parties and, if applicable, the internal audit department
• Responsible for validation of methods used in the ICAAP and the preparation of annual validation reports
• Monitor the risk situation and risk-bearing capacity as well as reviewing the limits set for the bank on a regular basis including monitoring and communication of material risks including potential impact from Sustainability (ESG) Risks
• Coordinate and participate in internal/external meetings with auditors, regulators and other third party stakeholders for the bank and the group
• Ensure full compliance with operational risk management processes and business continuity management processes in the responsible department
• Fulfills relevant tasks related to the outsourcing agreement for Risk Management related processes (risk management system)

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.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Risk Management within the banking industry
• Self-driven with the ability to develop and grow the Risk Controlling function
• Strong knowledge of economic, business, accounting, mathematical, and statistical principles
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools
• Deep understanding of banking laws, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks
• Proven experience managing and developing stakeholder relationships
• Leadership experience, including team development and management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German
• Strong analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to prioritize and differentiate between essential and secondary tasks
• Conflict resolution skills with the ability to defend positions and navigate resistance
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities

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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