Hybrid Senior Launch Manager, French Speaking

at Upvest

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

About the role

• Senior Launch Manager managing onboarding for leading Fintechs onto Upvest’s Investment API. Collaborating with teams to ensure smooth integration and client success.

Responsibilities

• As Senior Launch Manager, you'll take full ownership of onboarding Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial enterprises to Upvest’s Investment API.
• You'll manage end-to-end client launches, ensuring smooth integration across tech, operations, and compliance.
• By standardizing processes and leveraging best practices, you’ll make onboarding faster and more efficient.
• Launch Managers are the spider in the web, building the bridge between our clients and our platform with in-depth product knowledge, superb problem-solving skills and natural charisma.
• Your role goes beyond project management - you build strong, long-term client relationships and set new standards for collaboration.
• By understanding clients' needs, you'll help them launch not just successfully, but also in time and in line with their business goals.
• Your leadership will foster collaboration across teams, ensuring the best experience for our clients.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in client-facing project management within Fintech, Investment banking or management consulting (ideally in onboarding and integration project roles)
• Previous experience with or strong interest in software-/infrastructure-as-a-service products (e.g., Banking-as-a-Service etc.)
• Superb project and communication skills, with a hands-on attitude
• A client-first mindset and a pragmatic approach to solving problems
• A willingness to dive into the deep end, be challenged and learn at a rapid pace
• A structured and proactive approach, anticipating client challenges early and addressing them with foresight
• The ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and drive initiatives within or close to your area of responsibility
• Professional proficiency in both French and English

Benefits

• Flexible work environment: Work from any of our hubs in Berlin, London or Tallinn hybrid or remotely across Europe, depending on the role.
• Professional development: Access an annual budget of €1,500 for personal and professional training to master your craft.
• Wellbeing: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave and maintain a healthy lifestyle with sports benefits. Access confidential professional coaching and enjoy the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days a year.
• Compensation and equity: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program.
• Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.