Risk Controlling Manager (fmd)

Solaris is Europes leading embedded finance platform. Solaris full German banking license and proprietary modular B2B tech stack empowers its partners from SMEs to large multinational non-financial companies to offer compliant customer-centric banking services providing seamless experiences to customers across all industries. Founded in 2016 Solaris pioneered the Banking-as-a-Service market with an unparalleled combination of tech and banking. Solaris is headquartered in Berlin and employs 300 people in Europe.

We are looking for a skilled Risk Controlling Manager with strong technical expertise in financial risk management to support the Head of Risk Controlling & Financial Risk Management in the implementation and compliance of Risk Management requirements (internal and external regulatory requirements) for the bank and the group.

Your Role

• Carry out risk inventory and create the 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. Specially CSRBB IRRBB credit operational and liquidity risk.
• Develop and maintain System of Risk Indicators and Risk Early Detection Procedures for Financial Risk for the bank and the group.
• Monitor the risk situation and risk-bearing capacity as well as review the limits set for the bank and the group.
• Prepare risk reports and presentation to Financial Risk Management and relevant stakeholders if requested for the bank
• Participate in knowledge sharing among the financial risk team
• Report on Risk Management and related initiatives to Solaris management its implemented Committees when requested.
• 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 agreement for Risk Management related processes.

Wed love to see

Depending on your level of experience your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We dont care much about fancy titles but rather about real personal and professional development as laid out in ourlearning figure together out how you can contribute to our team.

• 3 years of experience in financial risk management in a retail bank financial institutions or relevant industries with specific focus on CSRBB IRRBB credit operational and liquidity risk.
• Solid economic business mathematical/statistical knowledge.
• Educational degree in Economics Finance Mathematics Business Management or any other related field.
• Good understanding of software for risk management. Comfortable using AI tools to support risk analysis reporting and process workflows. Able to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply sound professional judgment particularly in regulatory and risk contexts where explainability and auditability are essential.
• Good knowledge of German banking law and regulatory standards related to risk management.
• Fluent in English to engage with all international team members within the company. German communication skills are a strong advantage.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Conflict ability (willingness and ability to defend ones position against resistance)
• Integrity
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a variable remuneration program.
• Home office budget.
• Learning & development budget of 1000 per year and a transparent growth framework to support your career goals.
• Monthly meal allowance.
• Deutschland ticket subsidy.
• 28 vacation days increasing by 2 days after 2 years and 3 days after 3 years with Solaris.
• Opportunity towork abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.

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 dont necessarily meet every single item in the job description please contact us anyway. Wed 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.

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DE: annual gross salary range for this position is:

67.000 - 84.000 EUR