Manager Digital Risk - Financial Services

EY; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive trainings

Flexible working arrangements

Work-life balance support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

EY, a leading global professional services firm, seeks an experienced Manager in Digital & Technology Risk for the Financial Services sector in Belgium. This role focuses on IT risk transformation, governance, and operational resilience for financial institutions across the region.

You will lead end-to-end engagements, mentor teams, and help shape go-to-market strategies while engaging with clients to deliver robust risk management solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, computer science, computer engineering or cybersecurity.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT, project management/service delivery, operational/IT risk management or consulting.
• Expertise in IT Risk Management/Transformation, IT Governance, Operational Resilience, Third-Party Risk Management, GRC Tooling, Data risk.
• Knowledge of regulations such as GDPR, ESG, MiFID, PRIIPS, UCITS/AIFMD, CRD, PSD2, Interchange Fee Regulation, DORA, Remuneration policies.
• Certifications such as CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CISSP, COBIT, CRISC and ITIL are a plus.
• Knowledge of emerging technology, FinTech, Cloud services and Cybersecurity a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of multiple engagements, mentoring teams and coordinating with the executive team.
• Provide guidance, share knowledge and manage team members on IT Risk Management and transformation from strategic and operational perspectives.
• Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry trends.
• Review complex systems and governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc.).
• Develop strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities while expanding technology risk capabilities.
• Assist in developing Go To Market strategies.

Skills

IT Risk Management

Project Management

Client Engagement

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

GRC Tooling

ITIL

COBIT

Cybersecurity

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

At EY Financial Services Organization (FSO) we have a strong Non-Financial Risk, Regulatory and Compliance Consulting practice. We are the leading independent provider of risk consulting services. Our dedicated professionals work with financial institutions of different size across various sectors (including insurance, banks, asset management and payment players), helping them in notably being compliant with new or updates in regulations but as well at organizing their control functions (e.g. compliance, non-financial risk management & permanent control) in alignment with market practices and regulatory requirements.

Our Digital & Technology Risk team focusses on diverse issues including design and operation of internal controls, security of business-critical systems, delivery of major IT enabled programs, third-party relationships, and the management and stewardship of business-critical data.

We are currently seeking an experienced Manager in Digital & Technology Risk for the Financial Service sector to further expand our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the successful end-to-end delivery of multiple engagements, motivating teams, coaching people and be part of our executive team.
• Provide guidance, share knowledge and manage team members while participating in solving our client’s most complex questions related to IT Risk Management and transformation, both from a strategic and operational point of view.
• Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends.
• Review the setup of complex systems and technology governance frameworks in line with industry leading practices (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO,…).
• Develop strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities, while assisting in further development of our technology risk competencies around IT Risk Transformation and/or Operational Resilience
• Assist in developing “Go To Market” strategies

Skills And Attributes For Success

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree, preferably in economics, computer science, computer engineering or cybersecurity.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT, project management/service delivery, operational/IT risk management or consulting
• You have expertise in at least one of the following areas:
  • IT Risk Management/Transformation
  • IT Governance
  • Operational Resilience
  • Third-Party Risk Management
  • GRC Tooling
  • Data risk
• Expertise and experience in specific regulations applicable to the relevant financial sector (e.g.: GDPR, ESG, MiFID, PRIIPS, UCITS/AIFMD, CRD, PSD2, Instant payment, CESOP, Interchange Fee Regulation, Corporate Governance, DORA, Remuneration policies…)
• Professional certifications, such as CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CISSP, COBIT, CRISC and ITIL are a plus
• Knowledge and experience of emerging technology, FinTech, Cloud services and Cybersecurity are a plus
• Flexible mindset, with a creative approach and ability to think out-of-the-box
• Process-minded, organized, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication & presentation skills
• Native Dutch or French speaker, with an excellent knowledge of business English.
• Detail oriented, problem solving skilled, client focused, with a pragmatic approach
• Capacity to summarize and prioritize the information to be reported to management
• Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy

What Working At EY Offers

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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