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Job Description

Introduction 36 hours per week Start: ASAP End: 31-12-2026 Possible extension: Yes ZZP is allowed Relocation is not possible Organization/ Department The Regulatory Risk Oversight (RRO) team within Regulatory Risk & Transformation is rolling out a regulatory adherence attestation process for a priority set of material regulations. The Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Expert will support this initiative by helping regulatory owners complete the regulatory adherence attestation questionnaire, reviewing responses and supporting evidence, challenging inconsistencies and gaps, and contributing to a consistent bank-wide view of regulatory adherence. Job description Key activities include: Supporting the roll-out of the regulatory adherence attestation questionnaire. Preparing and facilitating discussions with regulatory owners and subject matter experts before and after questionnaire completion. Reviewing questionnaire responses and supporting evidence, including documentation, controls, findings, self-assessments and sign-off. Identifying gaps, inconsistencies and unclear conclusions and providing constructive challenge. Supporting the formulation of conclusions and identification of emerging themes and trends. Contributing to reporting and management information for senior governance bodies. Drafting clear documentation of the methodology, process and approach used for regulatory adherence assessment, monitoring and reporting. The assignment is expected to run until year end. Distributing a 20-question questionnaire to senior regulatory owners and subject-matter experts. The questionnaire is intended to establish a consistent bank-wide view of how regulations map to policies and controls. It has been piloted across approximately five regulations and will initially cover the 50 most material regulations from roughly 1,000 regulations applicable under ECB, AFM, and DNB supervision. The target is to complete the initial set by the end of September, although SME availability may extend some work into October. Coordinating pre- and post-questionnaire meetings with regulatory owners and SMEs, supporting completion Reviewing responses for completeness and inconsistencies. The review is quality assurance rather than an audit, including checks for contradictions such as claimed full compliance alongside reported severe supervisory gaps. With the following results (SMART) The successful candidate delivers: Completion support for the regulatory adherence attestation process for the agreed set of material regulations within the assignment period. Review of submitted questionnaires and supporting evidence, resulting in documented findings, observations and recommendations. Identification and documentation of gaps, inconsistencies and areas requiring clarification or additional substantiation. Consolidated conclusions and management information supporting governance decision making and reporting. Documentation of the regulatory adherence assessment methodology and process, including roles, activities and reporting approach. High-quality written output delivered within agreed timelines and accepted by Regulatory Risk Oversight stakeholders. Requirements Education Master's degree preferred in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Compliance or related field. Knowledge & Experience 4-10 years experience in Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Audit, Quality Assurance or Regulatory Governance. Experience working within highly regulated financial institutions. Knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory frameworks. Experience with regulatory adherence assessments, attestation processes, supervisory findings and/or remediation activities is preferred. Experience preparing materials for executive committees, regulatory committees or senior governance forums is an advantage. Relevant backgrounds may include credit, market, liquidity, conduct, integrity, operational risk, data, and other financial or non-financial risk disciplines Financial reporting experience is optional because the work concerns gathering and evaluating regulatory input, not producing financial reports. Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Excellent stakeholder management capabilities. Strong quality assurance mindset. Ability to challenge constructively and evidence-based. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Pragmatic and outcome-oriented approach.

Core Responsibilities

Support regulatory owners and subject-matter experts in completing adherence questionnaires, then review responses and evidence for completeness, inconsistencies, and gaps. Document findings and methodology, consolidate conclusions and themes, and prepare management information for governance and reporting.

Requirements

A master's degree is preferred in law, business administration, economics, risk management, compliance, or a related field, along with 4–10 years of relevant experience in a regulated financial institution. Candidates should bring knowledge of banking regulations and strong analytical, quality assurance, stakeholder management, communication, organisational, and evidence-based challenge skills.