# Quantitative Risk Management Director, Fintech

> Optasia · Athens, Greece · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Data & Risk

## Description

**Optasia** is a fully enabled B2B2X **financial technology platform** covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. **We are changing the world our way**.

We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.  
**The Quantitative Risk Management Director** joins a department of 50 members that is responsible for Credit Risk optimization. The primary role of this role is to research, build, implement and operate a framework for the quantification of model and market risk. The manager must be results-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-pace environments. The role requires frequent interaction with Credit Traders and Quantitative Risk Data Scientists.

**What you will do**

-   Measurement, monitoring and control of credit risk.
-   Creation of a framework for the validation of risk models and strategies
-   Review and validate existing and new risk models to establish their accuracy and suitability.
-   Review and validate credit risk policies
-   Conceptualize and define credit risk management reports
-   Provide expert support and guidance to all risk stakeholders on risk taking.
-   Validate and support risk optimization systems.
-   Provide detailed analysis and documentation of methods, techniques, and findings.
-   Engage in innovative research tasks for risk quantification and model validation.

**What you will bring**

-   Masters or PhD in a numerate subject
-   Minimum 5 years of direct experience on quantifying risk  developing and enhancing financial and credit models
-   Minimum 5 years of experience using Python, R or Matlab
-   Minimum 5 years of experience using and retrieving data from structured datasets (SQL)
-   Advanced understanding of market and credit risk quantification methods
-   Advanced understanding of model validation techniques for both credit and market risk models
-   Experienced in managing and developing a team of quantitative risk analysts and validation specialists
-   Excellent analytical skills, evidence of statistical/machine learning models and algorithms development.
-   Excellent ability to work under pressure, formulate and articulate solutions and defend assumptions
-   Excellent ability to solve real world business problems using quantitative and computational techniques
-   Excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
-   Excellent ability to communicate technical ideas to colleagues outside the domain
-   Excellent analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to details
-   Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST)

**Why you should apply  
**What we offer:  
💸 Competitive remuneration package  
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday  
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme  
👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance  
📲 **💻** All the tech gear you need to work smart  
Optasia’s Perks:  
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment  
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry  
🌌 **🌠** Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground  
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you  
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms  
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion  
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day  
🎾 🧘‍**️** Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises

**Optasia’s Values 🌟**

**#1 Drive to Thrive:** Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.  
**#2 Customer-First Mindset:** We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.  
**#3 Bridge the Gap:** Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.  
**#4 Go-Getter Spirit:** We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.  
**#5 Together we will do it:** We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.

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