Tribe Risk officer - Artificial intelligence (Expert) - BNP Paribas Fortis

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Brussel Hoofdstad

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

BNP Paribas Fortis in Brussels seeks an expert Tribe Risk Officer to support its AI Risk governance, remediation and regulatory compliance across tech, security and operations. You will lead cross-functional risk programs, challenge remediation approaches and report to Tribe leadership.

Requires 5+ years in IT/operational risk, strong governance experience, and knowledge of Agile tribes. 50/50 on-site and homeworking; travel occasionally.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Risk, Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Technology Governance or Technology Transformation.
Experience managing complex remediation programs across multiple stakeholders.
Experience translating audit findings into actionable delivery plans.
Experience with Agile organizations (Tribes, Squads, Chapters).

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end lifecycle of risks from identification to closure.
Consolidate risk findings into structured remediation programs.
Translate risk statements into backlog items, epics and delivery plans.
Coordinate risk reduction initiatives across squads and stakeholders.
Prepare executive-level reporting and risk governance materials.
Support audits, regulatory reviews and control assessments.
Build relationships with Product Owners, Architects and Delivery Leads.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Agile delivery

Cloud environments

DevSecOps

Risk governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Mentoring teams

Ability to challenge stakeholders

French or Dutch knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or equivalent

Tools

CRISC

CISA

CISSP

PMP/Prince2/Agile certification

Job description

Tribe Risk officer - Artificial intelligence (Expert) - BNP Paribas Fortis

Dates: 2026-09-30 — 2027-11-30

BNP Paribas Fortis is seeking an expert Tribe Risk Officer to support its Artificial Intelligence Tribe in Brussels. The position addresses technology, operational, cybersecurity, regulatory and AI-related risks. The consultant bridges Risk Management, Information Security, Architecture, Delivery Management and business stakeholders. The objective is to turn fragmented findings into measurable remediation roadmaps.

The consultant owns the risk lifecycle from identification through closure and coordinates remediation across squads. Work includes analyzing audit findings, structuring risk themes, defining mitigation actions and tracking dependencies and residual exposure. The role involves regular risk reviews, quarterly evaluation meetings and executive reporting. It also supports AI governance, operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

Candidates need at least five years of relevant technology or risk experience and a strong background in remediation governance and Agile delivery. Cross-functional leadership, clear executive communication and constructive challenge are essential. AI governance expertise and relevant certifications are advantages. The assignment is based in Brussels with a 50/50 on-site and homeworking expectation and occasional group-entity travel.

Responsibilities

Analyze and challenge risk findings raised by Internal Audit, Information Security, Risk Management, Architecture reviews and external assessments.

Consolidate and restructure risk observations into coherent risk themes, remediation streams and implementation plans.

Define practical mitigation actions and ensure alignment with architecture, security, operational and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with squads, architects, product owners and tribe leadership to secure execution of remediation activities.

Monitor implementation progress, dependencies, residual risks and target dates.

Report overall risk posture, remediation status and risk reduction achievements to Tribe management and governance bodies.

Contribute to the development of a sustainable risk management culture across the Tribe.

Organise quarterly risl evaluation meetings to track progress on audits and risk closure.

Must Have

Bachelor or Master degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or equivalent through experience.

Minimum 5years of experience in IT Risk, Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Technology Governance or Technology Transformation.

Demonstrated experience managing complex remediation programs across multiple stakeholders.

Experience in translating audit findings and risk assessments into actionable delivery plans.

Strong experience in Operational Risk, IT Risk and Cyber Risk Management.

Experience with risk remediation planning and implementation governance.

Experience working with Agile organizations (Tribes, Squads, Chapters).

Strong understanding of software delivery, DevSecOps and cloud environments.

Nice to Have

Experience in AI Governance, Model Risk Management or Responsible AI practices.

Familiarity with NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act or emerging AI governance frameworks.

Knowledge of financial sector regulatory environments.

Experience within banking, insurance or financial services.

Experience with regulatory inspections, internal audits or supervisory reviews.

Knowledge of either French or Dutch

CRISC certification

CISA certification

CISSP certification

PMP, Prince2 or Agile certification

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of risks from identification to closure.
Review existing risk inventories and transform fragmented findings into structured remediation programs.
Translate risk statements into concrete implementation actions, backlog items, epics and delivery plans.
Define target operating models and mitigation roadmaps together with architects and delivery teams.
Ensure risks are properly assessed, prioritized and documented.
Challenge remediation proposals to ensure they address root causes and not only symptoms.
Coordinate risk reduction initiatives across multiple squads and stakeholders.
Facilitate regular risk review sessions with Tribe leadership.
Maintain a consolidated view of risk exposure, mitigation progress and residual risks.
Prepare management reporting and executive-level summaries.
Support audits, regulatory reviews and control assessments.
Build trusted relationships with Product Owners, Architects, Delivery Leads, Security Officers and Business representatives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks, tooling and reporting.
Support the implementation of AI governance, operational resilience and regulatory compliance requirements where applicable.
Act as the Tribe's Single Point of Contact for risk governance activities.
Bachelor or Master degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or equivalent through experience.
Minimum 5years of experience in IT Risk, Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Technology Governance or Technology Transformation.
Demonstrated experience managing complex remediation programs across multiple stakeholders.
Experience in translating audit findings and risk assessments into actionable delivery plans.
Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and control methodologies.
Experience in large and complex organizations.
Experience managing cross-functional transformation initiatives.
Experience leading workshops and facilitating stakeholder alignment.
Experience preparing and presenting executive-level reporting.
Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and influence decision-making.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to structure ambiguity into actionable plans.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work independently while driving collaboration across teams.
Results-oriented and execution-focused mindset.
Excellent presentation and reporting skills.
Ability to challenge constructively and facilitate consensus.
Strong writing skills, capable of producing concise executive documentation.
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving and complex environment.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to mentor and coach teams on risk management practices.
French or Dutch knowledge is a plus
Experience within banking, insurance or financial services.
Experience with regulatory inspections, internal audits or supervisory reviews.

Technical skills

Strong experience in Operational Risk, IT Risk and Cyber Risk Management.
Experience with risk remediation planning and implementation governance.
Experience working with Agile organizations (Tribes, Squads, Chapters).
Strong understanding of software delivery, DevSecOps and cloud environments.
Experience with SaaS platforms, public cloud and enterprise platforms.
Knowledge of security frameworks and control environments.
Experience in change management, release management and operational governance.
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams including Architecture, Security and Delivery.
Strong reporting and executive communication skills.
Experience in AI Governance, Model Risk Management or Responsible AI practices.
Familiarity with NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act or emerging AI governance frameworks.
Knowledge of financial sector regulatory environments.

Tools and certifications