Key Skills

Job Description

At a glance Are you an experienced risk professional with a broad background in Operational or Non-Financial Risk Management? Do you enjoy looking across different risk domains, challenging the business and translating complex risk matters into practical improvements? At ABN AMRO Clearing, we are looking for a Non-Financial Risk Specialist to join our Global Operational Risk Management function. In this role, you will contribute to the identification, assessment, monitoring and management of non-financial risks across our global organisation. You will provide independent second-line oversight and challenge across a broad range of risk areas and business activities, rather than focusing on one specific risk type. You will work with colleagues across the organisation on topics including Business Continuity Management Risk, Data Risk (including AI), HR Risk, Tax Risk and Change Risk (as a risk driver for our organisation). You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of our risk management framework, methodologies and governance practices and to ensuring alignment across our global organization. Your job As a Non-Financial Risk Specialist, you will: Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge on a broad range of operational and non-financial risks across the organisation. Facilitate and challenge risk assessments, including Risk Self Assessments and Change Risk Assessments. Assess whether risks, controls and mitigating measures are appropriately identified, designed and implemented. Perform quality reviews across key risk management activities, including control monitoring & testing, risk event management, issue management, scenario analysis, risk appetite monitoring and risk reporting. Identify trends, recurring weaknesses and emerging risks across processes, systems, products and regions, and translate these into actionable risk insights. Challenge remediation plans and assess whether identified risk issues are addressed effectively and sustainably. Advise and challenge (internal and external) stakeholders on new initiatives, significant changes and complex risk matters. Prepare clear risk analyses and management information and present key observations and recommendations to senior stakeholders and relevant governance committees. Contribute to the continuous development of the Operational Risk Management framework, methodologies, policies and risk culture across the global organisation. Working environment ABN AMRO Clearing Bank (AACB) is a specialized subsidiary of ABN AMRO with its own banking license and approximately 1,200 employees worldwide. AACB provides clearing services across major global financial markets and operates in a complex, highly regulated and technology-driven environment. Within AACB, Global Operational Risk Management acts as the Second Line of Defence. This function is responsible for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring operational risks that could affect the continuity, reliability, and security of clearing activities. Operating globally, Global ORM ensures consistent risk oversight and the implementation of robust control frameworks across all regions. As part of this team, you will work in an international environment and interact with colleagues from different business areas, locations and control functions. This gives you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of both Operational Risk Management and the clearing business. Your profile You are an experienced risk professional who combines analytical strength with a pragmatic and collaborative approach. You can structure complex information, form an evidence-based view and communicate findings persuasively while maintaining constructive working relationships. Academic working and thinking level. A minimum of 8 years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, Compliance, or a related field. Excellent understanding of operational risk frameworks, methodologies, and governance structures. Hands-on experience with ORM instruments such as RCSA, risk event management, issue management, scenario analysis, monitoring and testing of controls, risk appetite monitoring, and risk reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and build effective working relationships. Experience in a regulated environment or financial services is preferred, while experience in clearing, capital markets or financial market infrastructure is a plus Experience in Business Continuity Risk Management is a plus. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English. We are offering 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? Upload your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you! 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. 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.

Core Responsibilities

Provide independent second-line oversight and constructive challenge across operational and non-financial risks, including facilitating assessments, reviewing controls and risk management activities, and evaluating remediation. Identify emerging risks and recurring weaknesses, advise stakeholders on complex matters, present recommendations to senior leaders and committees, and help improve the global risk framework and practices.

Requirements

Requires an academic working and thinking level and at least eight years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk, internal control, audit, compliance, or a related field. Candidates should have strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks and hands-on experience with risk management instruments, analytical skills, and the ability to challenge stakeholders constructively; financial services experience is preferred, while clearing, capital markets, financial market infrastructure, and business continuity experience are advantages.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefit Budget
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Ergonomic Home Office Setup
• Five Weeks of Vacation
• Additional Mandatory Days Off
• Option to Purchase Additional Vacation
• Personal Development Days
• Annual Development Budget
• Public Transportation Pass