Hybrid Senior Operational Enterprise Risk Manager

at Unzer

• Job title: Senior Operational Enterprise Risk Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Berlin, Germany

About the role

• Senior Operational Enterprise Risk Manager at Unzer, a leading European fintech company simplifying payments. Driving compliance and fostering risk culture within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key subject matter expert on operational enterprise risk topics, supporting and advising teams and individuals while fostering knowledge sharing and advanced problem-solving within your area of responsibility.
• Lead the effective implementation and integration of the operational risk framework across all Unzer entities in accordance with regulatory standards (EBA, CSSF, MaRisk, DFSA, and other applicable EU regulations), ensuring rigorous compliance throughout the organization.
• Identify, address, and close gaps in the risk framework by proactively designing, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions, changes, or preventive measures for complex or novel risk scenarios.
• Independently assess, review, and continually improve the risk management framework to align with changing regulatory, risk, and control needs.
• Take ownership of developing, updating, and maintaining risk policies, guidelines, and related documentation.
• Lead and conduct comprehensive risk analyses; evaluate the effectiveness of existing control systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate findings and recommendations to multiple stakeholders.
• Prepare for and support both internal and external audits, including regulatory audits, to ensure robust coordination and full compliance across all teams.
• Design, implement, and monitor risk awareness training programs, promoting a proactive and accountable risk culture throughout the organization.
• Support junior team members to foster and improve the knowledge within the team.
• Collaborate independently with Group Risk Control functions on projects, tasks, and various enterprise risk-related initiatives.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements concerning operational enterprise risk.
• Proven track record with internal control systems and enterprise risk management frameworks, and a solid understanding of payment/financial services and/or acquiring business operations is considered an advantage.
• Exposed to and possessing an excellent understanding of relevant European regulations, with emphasis on German, Luxembourg, and/or Danish requirements.
• More than 5 years of experience in the fields of enterprise risk, risk control, risk management, audit, or consulting.
• Ability to interpret regulations and clearly present conclusions and plans to a range of stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills, German, and/or Danish is a huge plus.

Benefits

• 🏡 Work from home up to 60% of the time. We want you to keep your work-life balance.
• 🚲 Mobility support, whether you choose Swapfiets, Jobrad, or a Deutschlandticket - we've got you covered.
• 🫴 Explore counseling assistance, be it for professional or personal matters, through our associated platform.
• 💰 Pension scheme, we want to give back and help you secure your future.
• 🏖️ 15 days a year of workation from your desired destination within the EU.
• 🕟 Flexible working hours – helping you balance work and life.
• 📗 Learning budget of 1000 euros per year – you can develop your passions with us.
• 🎉 Enjoy some fun moments with your coworkers – we throw a company party once a year and host several team events!