Operational Risk Management Specialist (compliance / regulatory)

At a glance

Are you a (upcoming) professional in operational risk management, compliance or regulatory (change) areas in rapidly changing environments? Are you good at taking ownership of specific risk and control related topics on the one hand, and being responsible for the execution of risk instruments within the framework on the other? At ABN AMRO Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB), we’re looking for a Operational Risk Management Specialist who contributes to risk awareness and operational excellence across sectors, regions and product lines within the business in co-operation with the 2nd Line of Defence.

Your job

This is a 1st line of Defence role. You are responsible for the effective and efficient execution of the Operational Risk Management Framework within C&IB. You will act as a linking pin between the C&IB business and 2nd & 3rd line stakeholders. You will participate in various meeting structures and provide input for the C&IB risk committee. You will be conducting risk assessments, implementing local controls and monitoring the effectiveness of controls. Constantly liaising with multiple stakeholders from the C&IB business, the 2nd and the 3rd Line of Defence representatives. This requires strong stakeholder management and strong communication skills.

Our team:

• Contributes to the execution and monitoring of the Operational risk & control framework of the bank by taking an active gatekeeping role towards the business. Takes ownership of specific risk and control related topics and projects and is responsible for the execution of operational risk instruments within the framework.
• Is responsible for the registration and monitoring of Risk Events and Incidents that occur within the C&IB business.
• Ensures demonstrable adherence to Compliance, Legal and Tax related policies in the realm of Markets Integrity, Client Protection & Product Integrity, Organisational & Employee Integrity, Client Integrity etc.
• Takes part in the execution of all Operational Risk Management and Compliance related instruments within the existing Operational Risk framework which contributes to the identification of operational risks within CIB.
• Facilitates accurate, complete and timely management information for both internal and external stakeholders by accurate reporting on own activities, either in BAU or projects.

Working environment

Management Control & Regulations (MC&R) falls within the scope of Processes & Control, which is responsible for all first-line Operational risk & control activities and accountable for the oversight of C&IB’s full risk taxonomy and facilitates the C&IB business lines on all other non-commercial responsibilities. Processes & Control safeguards CIB’s license to operate by (i) having a firm grasp on the risk taxonomy, (ii) creating and maintaining complete and correct administration, (iii) enabling flawless business operations and (iv) offering reliable day-to-day business support.

Your profile

You’re a self-starter who enjoys to operate independently and improve the team as a whole. You want to improve yourself and the organization continuously and you’re open to changes.

On your CV:

• At least 3-5 years of relevant risk management/project management experience, preferably in a commercial business setting.
• Excellent communication skills - you feel comfortable liaising with Senior Management.
• Strong organizational sensitivity - the ability to understand and take into account organizational dynamics.
• Familiarity with risk governance systems, risk data analysis & risk reporting.
• Fluency in English.

We are offering

We are a young, dynamic, and very inclusive team from diverse and international backgrounds. We believe in continuous learning so not only do we encourage bringing new perspectives, but also support challenging the status quo. We also believe that your own personal development is as important to our success as it is to yours, which is why we pay special attention to your personal development needs.
Salary indication EUR 64k – 82k all-in gross per year based on 40 hour work week (36 hours is also possible). Scaling based on knowledge, experience and equal pay. We have a good pension scheme.

Interested?

Keen to apply? Please use the online application form. Questions about the role? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Tom Kluczek, Head of Performance & Monitoring team through email: tomasz.kluczek@nl.abnamro.com.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency can only submit a resume when invited by a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search for a right candidate. All unsolicited resumes sent to us will be considered property of ABN AMRO BANK N.V. In this case, ABN AMRO will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.