Operational Risk Officer Nickel Germany (m/f/d)

About NiCKEL

Launched in 2014, NiCKEL is THE payment solution that offers the possibility for anyone to open an IBAN account in few minutes inside a retail shop.

With more than 4 million accounts opened in Europe and over 10.000 shops transformed into small branches, NiCKEL is a great success story.With more than 850 collaborators based in Berlin, Paris, Nantes, Madrid, Lisbon and Brussels, NiCKEL is accelerating its international development. Since 2017, NiCKEL has been part of the BNP Paribas Group, one of the largest banking groups in Europe.

About the Position

The position is based in Berlin. Within the NiCKEL RISK department, the Operational Risk Officer for NiCKEL Germany will contribute to the oversight of NiCKEL Germany operational risk management including data protection frameworks and will be directly reporting to the ORO’s Manager of NiCKEL.

The RISK department is an integrated second-line-of-defense function acting both as guarantor of the risk management framework and as a partner to the Business Units in the development of the business. As of today, the RISK department is composed of 7 people (including one Data Protection Officer), currently overseeing operational risks and data protection topics.

The Operational Risk Officer of NiCKEL Germany is primarily responsible for:

• He/She will play a key role in the team by actively participating in the identification and assessment of the local risks faced by NiCKEL Germany in its payment activity.
• He/She will be the risks and data protection referent representing locally the RISK department by attending executive committees and other Group committees.
• On a day-to-day basis, he/she will ensure the robustness of the local control framework aiming at monitoring and mitigating operational risks. He/she will also be asked to take part in cross-functional projects with the Business Units and other integrated functions (Legal and Compliance).
• In coordination with both NiCKEL Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the Territory Data Protection Officer (T-DPO), he/she will act as a local Data Protection Correspondent (DPC) to ensure that the organization processes any personal data in compliance with the applicable data protection rule. Accordingly, he/she will be in charge of controlling, in an independent manner, the local framework related to GDPR.
• Then, he/she will also have a transversal role within NiCKEL and NiCKEL RISK function by acting as a subject matter expert on the permanent control framework.

This position will require travels to the head offices based next to Paris (France) on a regular basis.

About the Profile

The ideal candidate should have the following profile:

• At least 3 years experience in banking or payment industry with a control function background;
• German and English are mandatory, French is a plus;
• Team player;
• Integrity & Accuracy;
• Independent;
• Problem solving & decision-making capacity;
• Reliability;
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory framework.

Your Benefits

• The opportunity to join a responsible, inclusive and diverse company in the Fintech sector;
• To be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated team in a varied and international working environment;
• An attractive remuneration package with additional benefits (Meal allowance, Company pension plan, 40€ vermögenswirksame Leistungen, Insurances...);
• Permanent employment contract;
• 30 days of vacation;
• Hybrid work model;
• Development and learning opportunities.

You want to join a European Fintech and a dynamic team, we are happy to get your application!