Please note that this position is based in Berlin, Germany - relocation support is provided if required.
THE BEST WORK OF YOUR CAREER
Trade Republic is the largest savings platform in Europe - we operate in 18 countries, serving +10 million customers who trusted us with over 150B in assets. But we’re striving for more.
We have a bold mission to empower everyone to build wealth with easy, safe, and free access to financial systems. You will have the opportunity to grow your career by collaborating with a team of outstanding talents and state of the art technology to build a lasting, positive future for millions.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As part of the Clearing & Settlement team, you’ll tackle some of Trade Republic’s toughest infrastructure challenges, designing scalable solutions that enable hyper-growth across our settlement network. Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on and implementing process improvements in how we manage our counterparty network — custodians, broker-dealers, and CSDs — to support our growth across 18 markets
- Developing scalable processes and automation to streamline counterparty onboarding, SSI management, and service review cycles
- Collaborating with teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Compliance to translate partner requirements into operational workflows and deliver impactful outcomes
- Driving strategic decisions by analysing settlement performance data across counterparties, identifying trends, and managing critical escalations
- Owning relationships with key external partners as the primary point of contact for both operational and strategic topics
- Supporting the expansion of our settlement network into new markets and asset classes, coordinating internally and externally to bring new corridors live
- Continuously enhancing your skills in data analysis, stakeholder management, and knowledge of post-trade market infrastructure
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top university in Finance, Management, or a related field
- 3 - 5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment - e.g. financial services, fintech, consulting, or investment banking
- Exceptional attention to detail and comfort with data-driven decision-making
- Proven ability to break down complex problems and execute clear action plans
- Experience creating guidelines and SOPs for business processes and defining infrastructure for process automation
- Understanding of securities settlement and the post-trade landscape is a strong plus
- Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and confidence when engaging with institutional counterparties and internal stakeholders at all levels
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY NOW
Our culture rewards ownership, excellence, and high energy. We care deeply about outcomes and hold each other accountable - we’re here to win and fix one of the largest challenges Europeans face - closing the pension gap and democratising wealth. If this gets you fired up, reach out!
We believe it’s our team’s varied identities and backgrounds that make us sharper and stronger. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunity to thrive in their careers. For any questions on DEI during the interview process, reach out to your recruitment partner.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Management, or related field
- 3 - 5 years of experience in financial services or similar environment
- Experience creating guidelines and SOPs for business processes
- Understanding of securities settlement and post-trade landscape
- Fluency in English and additional European languages
What We Do
Trade Republic is Europe's largest savings platform, empowering millions to create wealth by providing easy, safe, and commission-free access to capital markets through a mobile-first approach.
