Non-Financial Risk Manager

Zanders; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zanders is seeking a (Senior) Manager Non-Financial Risk in the Netherlands to strengthen their Financial Institutions practice. The role involves leading complex client engagements focused on Non-Financial Risk frameworks, advising financial institutions, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree and extensive experience (5+ years for Manager or 8+ for Senior Manager) in consulting with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and risk management. Proficiency in English is required, knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years (Manager) or 8+ years (Senior Manager) of consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations in Non-Financial Risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver client engagements in Non-Financial Risk.
• Advise on governance, risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive business development activities.

Skills

Client project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Business development

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

As a (Senior) Manager Non-Financial Risk (NFR), you will play a key role within Zanders' Financial Institutions practice, supporting banks and financial institutions in strengthening their Non-Financial Risk frameworks. You will lead complex client engagements, contribute to business development, and actively shape our NFR proposition in the Dutch and international market. You will combine deep subject-matter expertise with strong leadership and client advisory skills, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while mentoring and developing consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver national and international client engagements in the area of Non-Financial Risk
• Advise financial institutions on NFR topics, including governance, risk frameworks, internal controls, operational resilience, outsourcing risk, and regulatory compliance
• Take end-to-end responsibility for project delivery, including planning, team coordination, quality assurance, and stakeholder management
• Drive business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and go-to-market initiatives
• Contribute to the further development of Zanders' NFR service offering and thought leadership
• Monitor regulatory and market developments and translate them into actionable client insights
• Mentor and coach consultants and senior consultants, supporting their professional and personal development
• Actively build and maintain a strong professional network within the financial services industry

Your Profile

• Master\'s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, (Business) Informatics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable field
• 5+ years (Manager) or 8+ years (Senior Manager) of professional experience in consulting and/or financial institutions with a strong focus on Non-Financial Risk and banking regulation
• Proven experience in managing client projects and leading teams
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations relevant to NFR (e.g. governance, controls, operational risk, resilience, outsourcing)
• Solid project management skills and a structured, analytical way of working
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage
• Willingness to travel as required