Senior Manager Financial Risk

At Zanders, we are an international consultancy specializing in Risk, Treasury, and SaaS solutions. With our origins in the Netherlands, we've expanded our footprint across Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Asia.

Within Risk we cover all Financial and Non-Financial Risk types, including topics such as Credit Risk, ESG and AI. Our client base comprises banks, insurers, and asset managers. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in advising our clients on matters related to their risk models, policies, and governance.
Your Role:

As a Senior Manager in the Financial Risk team at Zanders, you will be engaged in a diverse range of quantitative risk projects, focussing on credit risk and ESG, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and craft actionable models that our clients can readily implement. Your counsel will be invaluable to clients primarily in the banking sector, among others.

In addition, you will be expected to work on business development and to support sales initiatives in the financial risk area. In this role you can build on your existing network in the German market and gradually expand it.

As a Senior Manager you will be a career coach, responsible for the career development of your coaches. You will be expected to guide consultants not only on project work, but support them throughout their career journey. At Zanders you would have a maximum of four direct reports.

Your influence on our business will be substantial. You'll enjoy a significantly higher level of responsibility than what is typically found in other consulting firms. Your contributions will be instrumental in driving our business forward right from day one.

Skills to be successful

• A Master's degree in econometrics, mathematics, physics, quantitative finance, statistics, or related topics.

• Strong interest in developing, designing and performing the quantification of credit risk.

• 8-10 years of experience in model development and/or validation, as well as broader risk governance in the credit risk area (relevant topics include, but are not limited to, IRB and credit portfolio modelling, IFRS 9, stress testing or ESG).

• A sizeable network in the German banking industry.

• Regulatory understanding and preferably experience with TRIM missions, IMIs, OSIs etc.

• Strong knowledge of programming tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL, MatLab, SAS).

• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, innovative mindset

• Exceptional analytical skills.

• Flexible to travel.

• Fluent in German and English.

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment, that promotes a healthy work-life balance,

• Participation in the Zanders bonus scheme,

• 30 paid holiday days,

• A laptop and an iPhone,

• An entrepreneurial culture that values personal development, with ample room for initiatives,

• Expertise in your chosen field, building skills rapidly alongside diverse clients and consultants,

• A truly collegiate environment with enthusiastic and helpful colleagues, fostering career excellence in Risk or Technology,

• An international and fun working environment, annual Zanders's trip to a (surprise) location in Europe and many more exciting experiences to come!

About Us: Progress your career with Zanders.

For 30 years we have been providing innovative solutions embracing the latest technological advancements to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. We go beyond conventional boundaries, delving into new market segments to uncover untapped opportunities. As pioneers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and practices, we support our clients to achieve their ESG goals.

At Zanders we invest in our people for an inclusive atmosphere, where freedom, fun, and collaboration are pivotal and set us apart, defining our success. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to establish a strong and sustainable business, fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms. Zanders is not just a workplace – it is a supportive community.

We invite those who share our passion for collaboration, growth, and positive impact to join us on this journey. If you're in search of a workplace which nurtures personal and professional development, Zanders is the perfect fit for you.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of consultancy, making a meaningful impact in the world of Treasury, Risk, and Technology!

By applying for a role at Zanders, you give us approval to use and retain your personal details. Considering Zanders’ nature of enterprise, you are expected to behave to a high moral standard. A Pre-Employment Screening (PES) by a third party is part of the application process.