Senior PR Manager (f/m/d)

Job description

At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business. We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Upvest is backed by €280M in total funding from world-class investors, including BlackRock, Tencent, Sapphire Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, Earlybird, Notion Capital, and Motive. Our latest €110M funding round in March 2026 - led by Sapphire and Tencent - serves as a massive catalyst for our growth, allowing us to offer premier investment experience. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Own and execute Upvest’s PR strategy across Europe with a focus on Germany - Build, maintain and deepen direct relationships with tier-1 journalists across business, fintech and financial services media - Lead all press office activities, including inbound requests, proactive pitching and reactive communications - Drive press announcements, exclusives, background briefings and media commentary end to end - Shape and execute thought leadership and agenda-surfing opportunities in close alignment with leadership - Prepare, brief and support senior spokespeople for interviews, panels and media appearances - Strategically leverage events, awards and industry moments to strengthen media relationships and narrative visibility WHAT YOU BRING: - 5+ years of PR experience, ideally in fintech, finance, investment or B2B SaaS - A strong existing network of relevant tier-1 media contacts in Germany (ideally also the UK) - Proven experience leading complex PR stories with strong news judgment and strategic framing - Experience working with technical, regulated or API-driven products - Hands-on experience managing senior stakeholders and briefing executives - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong storytelling instinct - Outcome-focused mindset with the ability to prioritise signal over volume - Comfort operating in a fast-paced scale-up environment with high ownership IT’S GREAT IF YOU: - Have experience building an in-house PR function - Have experience using events and awards as strategic PR levers rather than one-off activities - Speak German (C1 - C2) HOW WE UPVEST IN YOU: - Best-in-class AI tools: Every Upvenger has €20,000 per year to spend on the best AI tools available — so you're always working with the most powerful models and tooling on the market. - Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits. - Wellbeing: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave and maintain a healthy lifestyle with sports benefits. Access confidential professional coaching and enjoy the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days a year. Recharge with UpRest, a one-month fully paid sabbatical after every 4 years of working at Upvest. - Development: Growth is in our DNA. Each Upvenger has access to a personal development budget and the freedom to decide how to use it. - Flexible work environment: Work from any of our hubs in Berlin, London or Tallinn hybrid or remotely across Europe, depending on the role. We give you the choice and budget to work where you’re most comfortable and productive, either at home or in the office. You choose. - Compensation and equity: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program. - Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements. - Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies. OUR VALUES: - Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions - Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection. - Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together. - Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others. Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.