Financial Services

Senior Risk Manager m/f/d

Salary Negotiable
Contract Permanent
Sector Risk
Location Cologne, Germany
Start date ASAP

Description

We are representing a licensed payment services institution operating under European regulatory supervision. The company provides card and digital payment processing services to a broad customer base and operates on a modern technology platform. The culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and encourages open exchange across teams. The environment offers both professional structure and space for individual contribution and growth.

As part of the Risk Management function, you will support the identification, assessment and oversight of key risks across the institution. This includes maintaining the risk inventory, supporting implementation of regulatory requirements for payment institutions, contributing to risk reporting to senior management, and helping shape the organisation’s risk strategy and control framework.

Your tasks

  • Early identification and assessment of existing and emerging risks, including ESG-related risks

  • Support the ongoing implementation of regulatory risk management standards (e.g., ZAG MaRisk)

  • Contribute to the institution’s overall steering by balancing risk and profitability perspectives

  • Assist in preparing periodic risk reports for senior management and governance bodies

  • Develop and enhance internal control frameworks and governance processes

  • Maintain and update the risk inventory and derive mitigation measures

  • Conduct regular and ad-hoc stress tests and communicate recommended actions

Your profile

  • Several years of experience in Risk Management or Finance within financial services

  • Strong ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical processes

  • Familiarity with supervisory frameworks for payment institutions (e.g., ZAG / ZIEV reporting) is advantageous

  • Comfortable working with legal texts and regulatory guidelines

  • Affinity for technology, data and systems

  • Strong communication skills and structured working style

  • Very good German and professional English skills

  • First leadership experience is a plus

Your benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and internal/external training support

  • Flexible trust-based working hours and hybrid mobile working options

  • Full cost coverage for public transport (e.g., Germany Ticket)

  • Health and wellness benefits and access to preventive care programs

  • Attractive employee conditions within a broader financial services group

  • Friendly, open culture with short decision paths and high internal visibility

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Senior Risk Manager m/f/d

Salary Negotiable
Contract Permanent
Sector Risk
Location
Start date ASAP