Vice President of Risk Management - Remote

Overview

As the VP of Risk Management at Upvest, you will drive growth by collaborating with the management team to shape a sustainable risk approach while managing financial and non-financial risks.

In Short

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Management on risk handling and planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to integrate risk considerations.
• Enhance scalable risk solutions to support company growth.
• Communicate risk assessments to auditors and regulators.
• Develop our risk management strategy for financial and non-financial risks.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Leverage technology to optimize risk management processes.
• Build and develop a high-performing risk management team.

Requirements

• 10+ years in risk management in fintech or financial services.
• Experience in scaling risk management practices in dynamic environments.
• Ability to translate regulatory concepts into actionable strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in cross-functional discussions for strategic impact.
• Deep knowledge of BaFin and FCA regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to fixing the European investment infrastructure.
• Access to a personal coach and development budget.
• Focus on high hiring standards and team culture.
• Flexible employer committed to remote work.
• Culture of empowerment, trust, and openness.