Senior Risk and Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

Project A Services GmbH Co. KG; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading investment firm in Berlin is seeking an experienced Senior Risk and Compliance Manager to join their Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs Department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management and compliance, particularly regarding ESG compliance. Responsibilities include managing compliance processes, conducting ESG due diligence, and enhancing reporting. Business-level proficiency in German and English is required. If you're eager to shape the future with a dynamic team, apply now!

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in an asset management company or auditing firm.
• Professional background in legal, commercial, or business administration.
• Strong affinity for numbers and structures.
• Business-level proficiency in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Manage risk and compliance processes in a licensed asset management company.
• Strengthen reporting and processes in risk management and ESG compliance.
• Conduct ESG due diligence on investments in portfolio companies.
• Drive the development of new risk and compliance reporting.

Kenntnisse

Risk management

Compliance processes

ESG knowledge

Business administration

Ausbildung

Legal or business qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Project A is a leading European early‑stage investor with €1.2b AUM, championing ambitious tech founders from idea to scale. We provide pre‑seed and seed capital to firms shaping Europe’s future across key themes including Fintech, European Resilience, Global Supply Chains, and the Future of Autonomous Work. Our portfolio features category leaders such as Trade Republic, Sennder, Zepz, and Quantum Systems. In addition, our founder‑led Studio actively partners with ventures like 11x, ARX Robotics, and Enapi to shape and validate bold ideas from day zero.

About the Job

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Risk and Compliance Manager (m/f/d) to join our Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs Department to drive processes and make meaningful impact by ensuring we transform bold ideas into responsible growth.

The ideal candidate brings experience in adding structure within highly regulated organisations and thrives on managing processes in complex environments. This role is crucial for Project A to turn visionary ventures into responsible success stories that shape a better, more sustainable future.

In this role, you’ll:

• Manage risk and compliance processes in a licensed asset management company with more than ten closed‑end 'Spezial‑AIFs'
• Strengthen the Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs Department through enhancing reporting and processes in the areas of risk management, ESG compliance, and outsourcing controlling
• Actively communicate with external service providers and outsourcing companies, as well as with internal front‑ and back‑office units
• Conduct ESG due diligence on investments in portfolio companies while also supporting the Investment Team with ESG‑related documentation
• Create and continuously maintain SFDR disclosures and ESG policies
• Drive the development of new and ongoing risk and compliance reporting
• Continuously enhance risk management and regulatory compliance across multiple front and back office units
• Be at the interface between Project A and its regulated UK subsidiary

Your Profile

• Several years of experience working in an asset management company, bank, insurance company, or auditing firm
• Professional background in legal, commercial, or business administration, ideally with tax knowledge (including Legal, administrative, or banking or insurance qualifications)
• Experience in risk management and compliance including ESG knowledge (required) and experience with DORA (desirable)
• Strong affinity for numbers, structures, and processes
• Business-level proficiency in both German and English

Please note that this position is based in Berlin and is set to start immediately.

If you’re eager to join Project A and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Project A is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all - applicants and employees alike. We value humans - with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our diverse team has different ethnic and cultural origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, family arrangements, religious and political affiliations, socioeconomic statuses, age groups, and abilities.