Job Overview
Location
Berlin
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Science
Date Posted
June 4, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Own the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of Upvest’s liquidity risk framework as a BaFin-regulated investment firm operating at scale across Europe.
- • Lead advanced quantitative modeling and analysis of complex risk data to deliver strategic insights on liquidity, funding, and stress testing (ILAAP).
- • Design and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies and robust controls across core business processes to ensure regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
- • Own high-impact risk projects, including the architecture and deployment of next-generation risk models and tools, starting with Financial and Non-Financial domains with expansion into broader Risk Management.
- • Serve as the primary expert for financial risk inquiries, translating complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership, external partners, and regulators (BaFin).
- • Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, Finance, IT GRC, Outsourcing, Compliance, and Operations teams to scale Upvest’s risk infrastructure and align risk practices with business growth.
- • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance to build internal capability in liquidity risk management and quantitative analysis.
- • Work closely with senior leadership to ensure Upvest maintains a robust and compliant liquidity position as the company expands its European footprint.
- • Drive the integration of regulatory requirements including CRR, LCR, NSFR, ILAAP, and MaRisk into daily risk operations and strategic planning.
- • Build and operate cash flow forecasting tools and quantitative risk models using SQL and Python where applicable to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- • Communicate risk exposure, mitigation outcomes, and strategic recommendations to non-technical stakeholders including C-level executives and external auditors.
- • Contribute to the evolution of Upvest’s risk culture by promoting transparency, proactive risk identification, and data-driven decision-making.
- • Participate in company-wide initiatives to foster inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning through Employee Resources Groups and development programs.
- • Support the adoption of best-in-class AI tools funded by Upvest’s annual €20,000 AI budget to enhance risk modeling and analytical capabilities.
- • Engage in strategic planning for liquidity management in alignment with Upvest’s €105M funding round and rapid growth trajectory in the European fintech market.
🎯 Requirements
- • 5+ years in risk management or treasury within a regulated bank or financial institution
- • Strong understanding of European/BaFin regulatory frameworks (CRR, LCR, NSFR, ILAAP, MaRisk)
- • Hands-on experience building or operating quantitative risk models and cash flow forecasting tools
- • Proven track record of driving complex cross-functional projects across IT GRC, Outsourcing, or Compliance
- • Exceptional ability to mentor junior colleagues and articulate complex financial risks to C-level executives and regulators
- • Fluency in English; German language skills are a strong advantage
🏖️ Benefits
- • €20,000 annual budget for best-in-class AI tools
- • 30 days of annual leave and sports benefits
- • One-month fully paid sabbatical (UpRest) after every 4 years of service
- • Personal development budget with freedom to choose how to invest in growth
- • Competitive, above-market salary and participation in employee equity program
- • Flexibility to work remotely across Europe or from hubs in Berlin, London, or Tallinn
Skills & Technologies
Python
Design
Senior
Remote
About Upvest GmbH
Upvest GmbH provides a set of APIs that enable fintechs, banks and wealth managers to embed investment capabilities into their applications. The Berlin-based company offers infrastructure for fractional shares, ETFs, crypto and other assets, handling trading, custody, settlement and regulatory compliance. Customers can launch brokerage or robo-advisor products without building their own broker-dealer, reducing time-to-market and operational overhead. Upvest holds BaFin licences for proprietary trading, investment brokerage and crypto custody, serving clients across Europe.
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