Senior Transformation & Project Manager, Solaris
€80-100k
Banking-as-a-Service platform
Job no longer available
Banking-as-a-Service platform
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
€80-100k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create a world where financial services seamlessly sync with life.
Role
Who you are
- Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field
- 7-10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years specifically within the financial services sector (banking, asset management, insurance, or fintech)
- Ability to distill complex, technical, or regulatory information into clear, actionable insights for C-level executives and steering committees
- Exceptional presentation skills with the confidence to deliver difficult news or status updates transparently and constructively
- Ability to lead, motivate, and drive accountability in cross-functional teams without formal disciplinary authority; A collaborative leadership style that fosters a culture of psychological safety, continuous improvement, and open feedback
- Emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to remain calm, focused, and objective in high-stakes, high-stress situations
- Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and align stakeholders with competing priorities (e.g., balancing the demands of IT, Business, and Compliance/Legal); Strong negotiation skills to secure necessary resources, manage scope creep, and reach consensus without compromising project integrity or regulatory standards
- Comfortable operating in an environment of ambiguity, particularly when navigating shifting market conditions or sudden regulatory changes
- Active certification in standard project management frameworks (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA Level B/C) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe)
- Business fluent in both German and English language skills
- Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use. We expect you to demonstrate comfort with AI-assisted workflows and a willingness to continuously develop their AI capabilities as the technology evolves
- While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria
- Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Transformation and Project Manager to work directly with the Chief of Staff and be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-profile projects within our financial services portfolio
- You will bridge the gap between business and technology, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with German and European financial regulations
- You will lead cross-functional teams, manage executive stakeholders, and drive transformation across the organization
- Lead and manage large-scale, complex projects from initiation to closure, encompassing digital transformation, regulatory compliance, or operational efficiency
- Act as the primary point of contact for C-level executives, department heads, and external vendors. Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, and KPIs
- Ensure all project deliverables comply with relevant financial industry regulations and standards (e.g., BaFin requirements, MaRisk, DORA, GDPR, ECB guidelines)
- Allocate resources effectively across multiple workstreams. Forecast, track, and manage project budgets, ensuring maximum ROI
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Develop robust contingency plans to ensure seamless project execution
- Champion best practices in project management. Apply the appropriate methodologies tailored to the specific needs of the project
- Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to junior project managers, business analysts, and project team members
Our take
Many obstacles in place prevent companies from offering their own financial services. Complex and high-cost processes mean that companies find it difficult to build their own banking systems or even apply for a banking license. This can stunt development as it reduces a company's growth and expansion options.
Solaris offers a Banking-as-a-Service platform that allows companies to seamlessly integrate financial services within their existing operations, removing traditional hurdles that companies would have to face. The company differs from the competition through the use of an API for optimal integration. It also holds a full German banking license, granting it an efficient position to deal with any red tape and complex processes, taking this strain away from companies.
Through moves such as its acquisition of MER, as well as many other collaborations, Solaris has paved the way for increased operations across Europe to now offer significant market coverage. In the long run, the company aims to be the core banking service across Europe and a foundational platform through which all companies integrate financial services into their ecosystem.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Feb 2025
$163.9m
SERIES G
Mar 2024
$104.5m
SERIES F
Total funding: $761m
Company benefits
- Learning & development budget
- Remote working allowance
- Free online yoga
- Referral program
- Mental healthcare service
- Public transport allowance
- Partial lunch reimbursement
- Additional vacation days
- Glasses for laptop work
- Fruits and drinks at the office
- Volunteering days
Company HQ
Wrangelkiez, Berlin, BE
Leadership
Carsten Höltkemeyer
(CEO)Joined Solaris in 2022 as CEO. They are also an Executive Chairman at auxmoney. Previously they were the CFO of Merchant Services at Nets Group. CFO of Concardis Payment Group at Concardis, and a General Manager of Barclaycard Hamburg.
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