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(Senior) Risk Manager (m/f/x)

Scalable Capital - Munich, BY, Germany - In-office - posted 2026-10-23

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Scalable Capital, a leading European fintech and digital investment platform with full banking license, is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to join its Risk Control department. This role focuses on core Risk Governance frameworks including ICAAP (Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process), Risk Inventory, Risk Strategy, and Stress Testing, with additional support for Non-Financial Risk (NFR) and Operational Risk Management. Key responsibilities include: **Risk Governance, Strategy & ICAAP:** Support development and operationalization of the institution's Risk Strategy and Risk Governance frameworks. Continuously monitor and track Risk-Bearing Capacity (RBC), ensure adherence to established risk limits, and maintain the overall institutional risk profile. Lead and execute the annual Risk Inventory (Risikoinventur) process to identify, aggregate, and assess all material risk types across the organization. **Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis:** Design, refine, and execute comprehensive Stress Testing frameworks across various risk types to evaluate potential impacts under adverse macroeconomic and idiosyncratic scenarios. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support capital planning, risk-bearing capacity, and strategic decision-making. **Integrated Risk Reporting & Stakeholder Management:** Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk reports (quarterly Risk Reports, Risk Strategy updates) for senior management, risk committees, and supervisory authorities. Serve as key contact and trusted advisor for 1st Line of Defense (1LoD) business units, guiding them on risk governance requirements, risk limits, and corrective action tracking. **Support for Non-Financial Risk & Governance Processes:** Support maintenance of Non-Financial Risk and Operational Risk frameworks, including oversight of incidents, Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Contribute to governance and risk evaluation within the New Product Process (NPP) lifecycle. The role is embedded within Risk Control with flexible deployment tailored to individual expertise, personal strengths, and current team priorities. Scalable Capital operates across Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Milan, and London with over 700 employees and serves over one million clients managing more than €50 billion on the platform. **Requirements:** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or equivalent - Minimum 3 years of experience at a bank, asset manager, or financial services company in (Operational) Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance - Knowledge of regulatory issues related to operational risks (CRR, MaRisk, DORA, SREP, EBA papers) - Ability to work in time-sensitive environments and balance competing priorities - Strong ability for risk-oriented analysis and comprehensible presentation of complex issues - Concise verbal and written communication skills in German and English

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