Incident & Process Optimization Manager (f/m/d)

PAIR Finance; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Personal learning & development budget

Hybrid working policy

Company pension plan

Zusammenfassung

A fintech company in Berlin seeks an Incident & Process Optimization Manager to lead incident management and enhance process efficiency. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in incident management, strong SQL skills for analysis, and the ability to improve workflows. This role offers a competitive salary, unlimited contract, 28 vacation days, and a hybrid working model.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years in incident management, process optimization, or business process management in a tech-driven environment.
• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and root-cause investigation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to translate data into actionable insights.

Aufgaben

• Own the process: take full ownership of incident management from detection to resolution.
• Drive a culture of urgency and precision in resolving incidents.
• Use insights from recurring incidents to identify inefficiencies and prioritize process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Incident management

Process optimization

SQL

Communication skills in English

Ausbildung

3–5 years in a tech-driven environment

Tools

Grafana

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Incident & Process Optimization Manager (f/m/d)

PAIR Finance has been setting new standards in digital debt collection since 2016 – data‑driven, empathetic and successful. With our AI‑based technology, we analyze individual payment situations and design an automated yet personal approach. We enable higher repayment rates while maintaining trust between debtors and our clients. With operations in ten European countries and rapid growth, we are looking for a dedicated Incident & Process Optimization Manager to join our Operations team.

What you can do with us:

Incident Management (Your Priority)

• Own the process: take full ownership of incident management from detection to resolution, ensuring process stability and reliability.
• Proactive monitoring: continuously monitor critical business processes and system alerts to identify and address failures before they impact operations.
• Fast resolution: drive a culture of urgency and precision in resolving incidents, coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure timely solutions.
• Root cause analysis: investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement preventative measures to avoid recurrence.
• Transparency & learning: maintain clear documentation of incidents, resolutions, and lessons learned, turning each incident into an opportunity for improvement.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering: work closely with the Data Engineering team to maintain and enhance the alert system, suggest new metrics, and revise thresholds for existing metrics to ensure optimal monitoring and response capabilities.
• Reporting & visibility: ensure reporting provides visibility into incident trends, resolution times, and process performance; communicate key findings and results to stakeholders for alignment and transparency.

Process Optimization (Your Impact)

• Turn incidents into opportunities: use insights from recurring incidents and root cause analysis to identify inefficiencies and prioritize process improvement initiatives.
• Drive process automation: partner with BI, Product, and Tech teams to implement automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• Data‑driven optimization: analyze data trends to evaluate business cases and recommend changes that improve recovery rates, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate for excellence: work closely with internal teams and external providers to optimize workflows, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
• Foster a culture of improvement: champion a mindset of continuous improvement across the organization, encouraging proactive problem‑solving and innovation.

What you should bring for it:

MUST‑HAVES

• 3–5 years in incident management, process optimization, or business process management in a tech‑driven environment (e.g., fintech, SaaS, consulting).
• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and root‑cause investigation.
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that drive measurable improvements.
• A track record of managing incidents with urgency and precision while maintaining a calm, solution‑oriented approach under pressure.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities with the capability to translate data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
• Experience with both project management and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication skills in English (German is a plus).

NICE‑TO‑HAVES

• Hands‑on experience with business intelligence tools such as Grafana, Power BI, or Metabase.
• Experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Product management experience.
• Basic Python knowledge.
• Experience with AI tools.

Our offer for you

• Thriving, financially stable company.
• Strong experienced international team to support and mentor you along the way, with a smooth onboarding process.
• International team of 30+ nationalities with professionals and experts.
• Flat hierarchy, transparent and appreciative feedback culture, monthly all‑hands meetings, annual feedback and evaluation cycle, regular 1‑on‑1s with your lead.
• Well‑structured onboarding process and supportive, welcoming colleagues.
• Personal learning & development budget as well as German and English language courses.
• Good salary for your strong performance.
• Unlimited employment contract, flexible working hours and 28 vacation days.
• Company pension plan, partly covered Deutschlandticket and access to a “Corporate Benefits” voucher platform for your well‑being.
• Fun company summer and Christmas parties as well as regular team events.
• This role is based in Berlin and we have a hybrid working policy. Modern office near Uhlandstraße is complete with fresh fruit, muesli and drinks for a comfortable workplace.

Contact Person

Your contact person for this position is Geneva Brooks. If you have any questions, please contact us directly by email at [e-mail].

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary, unlimited contract, 28 vacation days, flexible hours and benefits as listed above.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

About us

PAIR Finance rethinks debt collection with a digital solution characterized by strong customer orientation and efficiency standards. Using AI combined with behavioral science, we contact customers individually in a simple way throughout the collaboration process. Supported by Pollen Street and other investors such as Zalando Payments and finleap, we offer an excellent opportunity to dive deep into and actively shape the fintech industry.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We value a diverse team and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, or disability.

For more information about PAIR Finance, visit our website at https://www.pairfinance.com and our careers page.