Head of Credit Risk Services (mfd)

Who we are

flatexDEGIRO SE operates the leading and fastest growing online brokerage platform in Europe. Based on modern in-house state-of-the-art technology customers of the flatex and DEGIRO brands are offered a wide range of independent products with execution on top TIER 1 exchanges. The technological edge high efficiency and strong economies of scale enable us to continuously improve our service offering for clients and to set leading standards in terms of product price and platform quality.

With more than 35 million customer accounts and more than 75 million securities transactions processed in 2025 flatexDEGIRO is the largest retail online broker in times of bank consolidation growing digitalization and the immanent need of millions of Europeans to take their financial future into their own hands flatexDEGIRO is ideally positioned for further profitable growth.

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The Head of Credit Risk Services oversees the delivery and development of credit risk services across the lending process with a strong focus on analysis monitoring and reporting. The role ensures efficient execution supports risk-informed credit decisions and serves as a central interface to Operations and key stakeholders. It further drives the evolution of the team into a scalable expert function that enhances analytical depth decision quality and overall contribution to the credit risk management framework.

What tasks can you expect with us

• Lead and transform the Credit Risk Services team ensuring high-quality execution reliable service delivery and a stronger value contribution through the teams risk expertise analytical capabilities and operational controls.
• Oversee operational credit risk services across the retail credit lifecycle and support the management of portfolio-related risk processes.
• Support risk-relevant credit decisions through credit analysis for e.g. margin loan clients and structured assessment of client- and portfolio-related risk factors.
• Perform credit-relevant assessments and monitoring activities including reviews of client behaviour portfolio developments and emerging risk indicators.
• Investigate and resolve risk incidents issues and control gaps proactively
• Provide high-quality credit risk services to internal stakeholders including analytical support structured case handling and contributions to risk-relevant credit decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform processes systems and controls within Credit Risk Services and unlock additional value through better use of the teams skills.
• Contribute to the further development of operational procedures controls reporting standards and supporting risk policies.
• Participate in strategic projects regulatory initiatives and implementation measures to strengthen operational risk governance.

What do we want from you

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Economics Mathematics or related field
• Several years of experience in credit risk banking operations retail credit risk or a comparable financial services environment.
• Leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment
• Track record in transforming teams and operating models with the ability to broaden the teams remit and create added value through strong risk expertise analytical depth and business-relevant decision support.
• Strong understanding of credit risk processes credit analysis risk-relevant decision support and retail or brokerage-related risk environments.
• Experience with credit risk reporting monitoring frameworks portfolio-related controls and service delivery in a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities and confidence in interpreting data preparing risk reports and drawing sound conclusions for management and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Ability to lead teams and drive results under pressure
• Proactive solution-oriented and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Interested This is what we offer you

• Promise of a good work-life balance
• 30 days paid leave
• An enthusiastic and fun team to work with
• Personal and professional development with access to relevant courses
• Transport allowance or related benefits like a leased electric bike
• Pension plan
• A challenging job in an international and fast-growing company
• A competitive salary
• A lot of freedom executing your role and a chance to shape your own career
• The opportunity to participate in a new enthusiastic team of likeminded professionals

To make your life easier

You get the freedom to work flexible. Meaning you dont have to work in our office every day but we like it if you do of course! Its fun to come in and mingle with your colleagues. There is also fruit good coffee drinks & snacks and great sandwiches for lunch every day. Our beautiful and modern office in located in the iconic Rembrandt tower that is conveniently next to Amstel Station. To make comfortable we offer a 35 internet allowance provide a company laptop and many options to make it comfortable such as a chair screen and headphones. And last but not least: the gym membership options we provide is an easy way to get into shape!

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity color religion age sex national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other legally protected status. flatexDEGIRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

flatexDEGIRO Dutch Branch
Mattheos Savvidis
Corporate Recruiter