Company

Zanders

Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Position

Manager – Financial Risk Team

Overview

As a Manager in the Financial Risk team at Zanders, you will be engaged in a diverse range of quantitative risk projects. The focus areas include risk strategy & appetite frameworks, model development, validation & implementation, stress testing, Model Risk Management, and BCBS 239/RDARR. You will work across credit, market, liquidity, ESG, and AI risk types.

Key Responsibilities

Engage in quantitative risk projects and deliver robust solutions.
Develop, validate, and implement risk models.
Conduct stress testing and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Lead 1–2 concurrent projects and oversee consultants on each project.
Execute business development and support sales initiatives in the financial risk area.
Coach and develop a team of up to four direct reports.
Drive the business forward and make an impact from day one.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in econometrics, mathematics, physics, quantitative finance, statistics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in model development and/or validation, and broader risk governance in credit risk (e.g., IRB, credit portfolio modeling, IFRS 9, stress testing, ESG).
Strong programming skills in R, Python, SQL, MATLAB, and SAS.
Established network within the German banking industry.
Regulatory knowledge and experience with TRIM missions, IMIs, OSIs, or similar.
Fluency in German; business proficiency in English.
Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and innovative mindset.
Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Flexibility to travel as required.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment promoting work‑life balance.
Participation in the Zanders bonus scheme.
30 paid holiday days.
Company laptop and iPhone.
Funding for professional development and skill building.
Collaborative, collegiate culture with diverse clients.
International working environment.
Annual company trip to a surprise European location.

Additional Information

A Pre‑Employment Screening (PES) by a third party is part of the application process. By applying you consent to the use and retention of your personal details.

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