Risk Manager (m/f/d)

Tradevest; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sports Card

Competitive salary

Flat hierarchy with short decision-making paths

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Warsaw is seeking a Risk Manager to ensure regulatory compliance and manage risks related to financial instruments and digital assets. The successful candidate will implement risk management systems and analyze trading exposures. Ideal applicants have a background in Bank Risk Management, knowledge of MaRisk, and experience with cryptocurrencies. This position offers a hybrid work model and an innovative environment, enabling collaboration with senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Bank Risk Management or at a regulated investment firm.
• In-depth knowledge of MaRisk and WpIG.
• Experience with data tools such as Python or SQL.
• Professional proficiency in German is a plus.
• German language proficiency would be a plus when dealing with BaFin.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and monitoring risk management systems according to MaRisk and WpIG.
• Analyzing and managing exposures in securities and cryptocurrency trading.
• Developing risk metrics for digital assets.
• Enhancing internal control systems (ICS) and ensuring robust reporting to the management.

Skills

Bank Risk Management experience

Knowledge of MaRisk

Proficiency in risk modeling

Experience with Cryptocurrencies

Knowledge of SQL

Python

SQL

Blockchain analytics platforms

German language proficiency

Tools

Python

SQL

Blockchain analytics platforms

Job description

Your role

As a Risk Manager for Tradevest, you will ensure that our operations meet the highest regulatory standards for investment firms. You will be responsible for the risk framework covering both traditional financial instruments and the digital asset ecosystem.

Your Mission And Responsibilities

• Implementing and monitoring risk management systems in accordance with MaRisk and WpIG requirements.
• Analyzing and managing exposures in securities and cryptocurrency trading.
• Developing risk metrics for digital assets, including liquidity and volatility assessments for the WAWEX exchange.
• Enhancing internal control systems (ICS) and ensuring robust reporting to the management.

Your Qualifications And Experience

• Proven experience in Bank Risk Management or at a regulated investment firm.
• In-depth knowledge of MaRisk (Minimum Requirements for Risk Management) and WpIG.
• Strong affinity for and experience with Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology.
• Proficiency in risk modeling; experience with data tools (e.g., Python or SQL) or blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic) is a significant plus.
• Since you will deal with German regulatory authorities (BaFin) regarding MaRisk and WpIG, professional proficiency in German would be a plus.

Contract

B2B or CoE

Location

Warsaw

Why us?

What we offer:

• A salary reflecting your expertise in MaRisk and WpIG
• Work closely with the management and the Head of Finance in a flat hierarchy with short decision‑making paths.
• A cutting‑edge working environment at the intersection of Traditional Finance (TradFi) and the Crypto ecosystem.
• Hybrid model.
• The chance to shape the risk framework of a growing regulated investment firm and a modern crypto exchange.
• Sports Card.

Apply now!

If you are passionate about Risk Management in the fintech and blockchain space and want to help shape the future of a regulated investment firm, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with MaRisk, WpIG, and your expertise in managing financial risks within the crypto ecosystem.

About Us

Tradevest is a leading FinTech company offering an innovative platform for securities and cryptocurrency trading, specifically tailored for institutional clients. In Germany, Tradevest holds BaFin licenses as a securities institution, ensuring full regulatory compliance. With our cutting‑edge development hub located in Warsaw, Tradevest Technologies Warsaw, we drive the technical innovation behind our products. Additionally, through our brand WAWEX, we operate a state‑of‑the‑art cryptocurrency exchange in Warsaw, providing a seamless and secure trading experience. Our mission is to empower institutional traders with advanced tools and technologies that redefine the trading landscape.

WAWEX is a cutting‑edge fintech platform at the forefront of the digital finance revolution. Empowering financial institutions, brokers, and banks, WAWEX delivers seamless access to over 75 cryptocurrencies, combining state‑of‑the‑art security with unparalleled market depth. Through innovative tokenization and real‑time market insights, WAWEX is shaping the future of trading. With robust API integrations and 24/7 availability, this dynamic platform is designed for institutions ready to embrace the fast‑paced world of digital assets and unlock limitless opportunities in global finance.