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Enterprise Risk Manager

Unzer

As an Enterprise Risk Manager, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding Unzer's performance and reputation by proactively managing enterprise-wide financial and non-financial risks.

About Unzer

Unzer, a fast-paced and innovative company in the payment and financial services industry.

Responsibilities

  • You will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring effective implementation of the risk management framework, identifying gaps, and contributing to its continual improvement.
  • You will also support internal and external audits, promote risk awareness within the organization, and collaborate with other Group Risk Control functions.
  • Enjoy a hybrid work model, flexible working hours, and a learning budget for personal development.
  • Acting as a second-line-of-defense expert across both financial and non-financial risk domains, providing independent oversight and embedding the risk framework.
  • Ensuring effective implementation and integration of the risk management framework across all Unzer entities, adhering to relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Identifying and addressing gaps in the risk framework, conducting risk analyses, and reviewing existing controls for effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of relevant European regulations, with emphasis on German, Luxembourg, and Danish requirements
  • Solid experience with internal control systems and risk management frameworks
  • A valid work permit is required; visa sponsorship and relocation support are not provided
  • Proficiency in English, German, and/or Danish, with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • At least 3 years of experience in enterprise risk, risk control, risk management, audit, or consulting, ideally with a demonstrable focus on financial risk topics
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and confidence handling financial data, risk metrics, and reporting tools
  • Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements concerning financial enterprise risk, such as capital and liquidity adequacy and safeguarding of client funds, and non-financial risk, such as internal control and operational risk requirements
  • Ability to interpret regulations and clearly present conclusions and plans to a range of stakeholders, both orally and in writing

Preferred

  • An understanding of payment or financial services and/or acquiring business operations is an advantage

Please don’t shy away if you don’t meet all the requirements! We’re looking forward to meeting you