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Job Description

At a glance Help strengthen a professional and data-driven risk management function at ABN AMRO. In this role, you connect risk data, controls, governance and regulatory requirements to create clear insights for decision-makers. You work at the heart of IT and cyber risk, helping the bank improve its digital resilience and make well-informed risk decisions. If you enjoy translating complex information into practical actions and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact. Your job You help maintain and improve a structured approach to IT and cyber risk management. You combine risk expertise, data analysis and stakeholder management to create reliable insights and support sound decision-making. Your work covers risk assessments, controls, issue management, reporting and regulatory activities. You turn complex information into clear recommendations and support continuous improvements across the risk management process. Coordinate control assessments, testing activities and remediation tracking. Review evidence and challenge the quality of risk and control information. Analyse risk data, identify trends and explain their impact on the risk profile. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, presentations and board-ready materials. Partner with first-line teams and risk colleagues to improve risk practices and delivery. Working environment You join the Risk, Control & Data team within CRO IT & Cyber. This team supports risk management across areas such as IT risk, information security, cyber security, outsourcing risk, business continuity and physical security. Together, these disciplines contribute to the bank’s digital and operational resilience. You work closely with colleagues from Risk Management and with specialists across the first line of defence. The environment combines analytical thinking with practical execution. You contribute to a growing area where processes, reporting and risk practices continue to evolve. Your insights help leaders make informed decisions and maintain a strong risk culture. The role is based in the Netherlands and offers close collaboration with colleagues across the organisation. Your profile You enjoy bringing structure to complex topics and know how to separate key risks from background noise. You communicate clearly, build strong working relationships and challenge stakeholders in a constructive way. You take ownership of your work, pay attention to detail and maintain focus on quality. At the same time, you stay pragmatic and comfortable in an environment that continues to develop and mature. What you bring A university degree, preferably in IT, Information Management or a related field. At least 7 years of experience in IT risk, cyber risk, IT audit or a comparable field. Knowledge of IT risk management, information security and cyber security. Experience with risk assessments, controls, issue management and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills and experience working with risk data and management information. Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM or equivalent are an advantage. Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. We are offering The Hay grade we will hire you in will depend on experience (10/11). We offer a permanent role in a newly created team with a clear strategic purpose. You will contribute to an important area of risk management and help strengthen how our organisation manages technology, outsourcing and resilience risks. You will work on relevant, complex and visible topics, collaborate with colleagues across risk, technology, data, security and the business, and help build a practice that supports responsible innovation. 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? If you need more information please contact Rob Havermans via e-mail 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

Coordinate IT and cyber risk assessments, control testing, evidence reviews, issue management, and remediation tracking. Analyze risk data, prepare reports and decision-ready materials, and collaborate with first-line teams and risk colleagues to improve risk practices and regulatory delivery.

Requirements

A university degree, preferably in IT, Information Management, or a related field, and at least seven years of experience in IT risk, cyber risk, IT audit, or a comparable area are required. Candidates should have knowledge of IT risk management and information and cyber security, experience with assessments, controls, issue management and regulatory requirements, strong analytical and communication skills, and professional English; relevant certifications are advantageous.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefit Budget
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Home Office Equipment
• Five Weeks Of Vacation
• Additional Vacation Purchase
• Personal Development Days
• Annual Development Budget
• Public Transport Pass