Key Skills

Job Description

At a glance Shape resilience beyond our own boundaries ABN AMRO increasingly depends on external providers and outsourced services. These relationships enable secure, stable and innovative banking services, but also introduce risks that must be identified, assessed and managed effectively. Within Risk Management, CRO IT & Cyber provides second line oversight of third-party and outsourcing risk. The Third Party & Outsourcing Risk team challenges how risks related to external providers are managed across the bank. Your job You provide oversight and challenge throughout the lifecycle of supplier and outsourcing relationships. An important part of your role will be performing risk-based assessments at some of our vendors (virtual and sometimes on site). You evaluate governance, processes, controls and supporting evidence, and translate your conclusions into clear findings and practical recommendations. You will: Review and challenge third-party risk assessments, control frameworks and mitigation plans; Prepare and perform assessments at vendor locations (both virtual and on site); Interview vendor representatives and assess documentation, evidence and operational practices; Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls; Reporting findings to contract owners and managers; Assess outsourcing arrangements and risks involving critical and important suppliers; Advise stakeholders on DORA and outsourcing requirements; Identify trends and translate complex information into clear risk opinions and management reporting. Working environment Part of the CRO IT & Cyber function ABN AMRO works with the three lines of defence model. Within Risk Management, the CRO IT & Cyber function provides 2nd line oversight of IT risk, information security, cyber security, and outsourcing risk. With this role, that scope expands to digital and operational resilience risk. We provide independent challenge and guidance to the 1st line, focusing on the risks that matter most and on emerging threats. Your profile You are an experienced risk professional who combines sound judgement with constructive collaboration. You look beyond written policies to assess how controls operate in practice, communicate clearly, ask incisive questions and substantiate your conclusions with evidence. You are comfortable operating in a developing area where frameworks, expectations and ways of working are still maturing, and you bring the pragmatism and initiative needed to help strengthen them. You have a university level degree and at least 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably with a background in IT audit or financial audit, complemented by experience in third-party risk, outsourcing risk, operational risk, IT risk or information security. You understand risk assessments, control design and operating effectiveness. Experience in financial services, vendor assessments, cloud outsourcing and DORA or the EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements is preferred. You are fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage & you are based in the Netherlands. We are offering Hay Grade Will Depend On Experience (11/12) We offer a role in a newly created team with a clear strategic purpose. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to a topic that is high on the agenda of the bank, regulators and society. You will work on topics that are relevant, complex and visible. You will collaborate with colleagues across risk, technology, data, security and the business, and you will help build a practice that supports responsible innovation. You will work closely with senior IT and risk stakeholders, provide independent challenge on decisions that matter and help strengthen ABN AMRO’s resilience. Furthermore, we believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing. In addition, we offer: An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36‑hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget. An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future. Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you. Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually. Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work. Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000. An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use. You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy. Interested? Please apply on this vacancy and we can get back to you on a short notice. Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future. If you want to apply for the B-Able or Reboot program, make sure to mention it both in the title and the content of your resume. 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. No unsolicited services or offers, please. Use of AI in our application process You’re welcome to use AI to help write your CV or cover letter, as long as it reflects your own story. We review every application personally and without AI. During interviews, real time AI tools may not be used. With your permission, interviews can be recorded and supported by AI. This helps us keep the process fair, careful, and transparent.

Core Responsibilities

Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge of third-party and outsourcing risks throughout supplier relationships, including conducting virtual and on-site vendor assessments. Evaluate controls and evidence, report findings, advise stakeholders on regulatory requirements, and communicate risk trends and recommendations to management.

Requirements

Requires a university-level degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably including IT or financial audit and experience in third-party, outsourcing, operational, or IT risk or information security. Candidates should understand risk assessments and control effectiveness; financial services, cloud outsourcing, DORA, or EBA outsourcing experience is preferred, and fluency in English is required.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• Flexible Benefit Budget
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Ergonomic Home Office Setup
• Five Weeks Of Vacation
• Two Mandatory Days Off
• Option To Purchase Additional Vacation
• Personal Development Days
• Annual Development Budget
• Public Transport Pass