Team Lead (f/m/d) Portfolio Investments & Risk Management

Are you ready to change the market?

At PAIR Finance, we’ve been redefining debt collection in Europe since 2016 through data, technology, and customer centricity. Our mission: help leading digital companies manage receivables efficiently and fairly. This is how we are reshaping the future of financial services in a sustainable way.

We’re now looking for a Team Lead (f/m/d) Portfolio Investments & Risk Management who thrives at the intersection of data analysis, risk strategy, and investment decisions. If you’re passionate about turning numbers into impact and ready to lead and grow a strong team then this is your chance to make a difference.

What you can do with us:

• Drive portfolio strategy: Lead acquisition, pricing, and management of receivables portfolios, ensuring an optimal balance between profitability and risk
• Own performance: Develop forecasts and KPI reports to support data-driven decisions and management insights
• Lead and empower: Guide a motivated team with clear goals and foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability
• Collaborate & connect: Build strong partnerships across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Optimize & innovate: Improve processes through automation, data-driven insights, and smarter forecasting
• Manage risks: Establish frameworks to assess, monitor, and minimize portfolio risks

What you should bring for it:

• Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field , plus experience in credit or NPL portfolio management , preferably in the Debt Collection industry
• Deep understanding of NPL investments, pricing, and valuation models (DCF, scenario, and sensitivity analyses)
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in statistical and performance analysis (e.g. cohort/vintage analyses, backtesting)
• Skills in Excel and SQL are required; knowledge of Python for modeling and automation is a plus
• Experienced leader and communicator , able to motivate teams and align stakeholders
• Fluent English skills (German skills are a plus)

Transparency, Execution, Ownership, Customer Centricity, Innovation and Integrity are important to us and we at PAIR Finance embody these values. Do you find yourself in these values? Then become part of our team and complement us with your individual motivation and character!

Our offer for you:

• Thriving, financially stable company
• Strong experienced international team to support and mentor you along the way
• International team of 30+ nationalities with professionals and experts
• Flat hierarchy, transparent and appreciative feedback culture, monthly all hands meetings, annual feedback and evaluation cycle, regular 1-on-1s with your lead
• Well-structured onboarding process as well as supportive and welcoming colleagues
• Personal learning & development budget as well as German and English language courses
• Unlimited employment contract, flexible working hours and 28 vacation days for your work-life balance
• Company pension plan, partly covered Deutschlandticket (public transport) and access to “Corporate Benefits” voucher platform to ensure your full well-being
• Fun company summer and Christmas parties as well as regular team events
• This role is based in Berlin, and we have a hybrid working policy. Modern office near Uhlandstraße is complete with fresh fruit, muesli and drinks for a comfortable and enjoyable workplace

Who is your contact person?

Your contact person for this position is Judith Gröchenig. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 0151 7238 8412 or send us an email at [email protected] – we look forward to hearing from you!
You can find out more about PAIR Finance and our working environment on our website and on our careers page.

About us

We are rethinking debt collection with our digital debt collection solution, characterized by our high customer orientation and efficiency standards. By using artificial intelligence, we are combining technology with behavioral science and so we are able to contact customers individually and in a simple way throughout the entire collection process.

Strengthened by one of the most renowned private equity firms in the fintech sector, Pollen Street, as well as partnerships with other investors such as Zalando Payments, PAIR Finance offers an excellent opportunity to dive deep into and actively shape the fintech industry.

PAIR Finance is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse team and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, or disability.

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