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

Project A is a leading European early‑stage investor with €1.2 b 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.

Tasks

• 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

Requirements

• Several years of experience working in an asset management company, bank, insurance company, or auditing 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