Risk Manager (m/f/d)

Company Description

SCAYLE Payments GmbH is the driving force behind smooth and innovative payment processes on the ABOUT YOU marketplace. As a subsidiary of ABOUT YOU Holding SE and a holder of a payment services license, we take care of all important aspects of payment transactions.

Job Description

Ready to take your expertise to the next level and shape the future of a leading fintech? We're seeking a Risk Manager (m/f/d) to join our dynamic Risk & Controls team in a role that's anything but ordinary.

This is your chance to be a key player in two critical areas:

Risk Management Champion: Your regulatory expertise will be essential in safeguarding SCAYLE Payments' future. You'll play a vital role in shaping our risk management approach, ensuring we deliver outstanding financial services while exceeding the highest compliance standards.

Outsourcing Expertise: With increasing regulatory requirements on Outsourcing, focus on outsourcing topics and third party risk management will also come as a focus for this role. 

If you're a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a tangible difference, this is your opportunity to shine. Join us and become an integral part of SCAYLE Payments' continued success story!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders in identifying and documenting risks and controls 
• Conduct risk analyses to assess and evaluate risks and their respective mitigating controls 
• Develop risk management and outsourcing monitoring controls and processes
• Conduct testing of internal controls to assess the operating effectiveness of controls
• Support in the development of risk, controls, and outsourcing reports to Management and stakeholders 
• Continuously review the risk management framework and propose changes to comply with regulatory requirements
• Continuously optimise outsourcing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and maintain clear documentation of outsourcing activities and contracts.
• Support in the preparation for internal, external, and regulatory audits 
• Support in the enablement of stakeholders on matters risk management and outsourcing
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in outsourcing and fintech

Requirements:

• Degree in computer science, law, economics, business or a comparable course of study
• Proven experience as a Risk and Controls Manager in the fintech or financial services industry. 
• Experience as an Outsourcing Manager is a desired advantage
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance, in particular FINTECH and IT, as well as good knowledge of practice-relevant standards such as ISO, ZAIT, DORA, MARisk-ZAG
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong English skills, both written and spoken, German is a plus

Benefits:

• Flexible working times
• 40% discount on our online shop
• Fresh fruits + drinks everywhere
• Language courses (German & English)
• Free sports courses & reduced price for gym membership
• Mobility subsidy
• Modern office in the city center of Hamburg
• International working environment and English as company language
• Agile work environment (MOVE) and cross-functional teams
• Dog-friendly office

Note on the application procedure:

Please note that SCAYLE Payments GmbH, as an employer, is obliged under § 6 of the German Money Laundering Act (GwG) to carry out internal security measures, including background checks on employees (§ 6 (2) No. 5 GwG). As part of the application process, you may therefore be asked to provide additional information and evidence in order to meet these legal requirements. We ask for your understanding that the procedure may therefore differ somewhat from a conventional application process. You will of course receive further information on this from the responsible recruiter.

YOU ARE THE CORE OF ABOUT YOU.
We take responsibility for creating an inclusive and exceptional environment where all genders, nationalities, and ethnicities feel welcomed and accepted exactly as they are. We believe that a diverse workforce essentially contributes to the ABOUT YOU culture. In order to maintain talent and diversity, we emphasize the care for physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics essentially contribute to our brand mission: empower acceptance and shape an inclusive, fair, and circular fashion culture.

Because of our strong growth, new challenges and possibilities arise all along to further develop oneself and the company. Our team consists of people from different areas of expertise – fashion, marketing, business and tech – we are driven and united by our passion. We motivate and support each other, we share our know-how and we are open towards different opinions and new ideas.

We are looking forward to receiving your application – preferably via our online application portal! Thus, we can ensure a faster process and for you it is very easy to upload your application documents.