Non-Financial Risk Specialist

ABN AMRO; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with sabbatical option

Hybrid work model

€1,000 personal development budget

Banking for Better days

11% flexible benefits budget

Job summary

ABN AMRO Clearing is seeking an Operational Risk Manager to strengthen global ORM and Data Risk governance. You will enhance risk frameworks, challenge assessments, and deliver insights to governance committees, collaborating with stakeholders across regions.

The role requires 4–7 years in risk management, experience with data risk domains, and hands-on ORM instruments such as RCSA and scenario analysis. A hybrid, flexible working model is offered with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–7 years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, or Compliance.
• Experience with Data Risk, Data Governance, Data Management, or related risk domains.
• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, methodologies, and governance structures.
• Hands-on experience with ORM instruments such as RCSA, incident management, issue management, scenario analysis, risk appetite monitoring, and risk reporting.
• Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the continuous enhancement of the Operational Risk and Data Risk frameworks, methodologies, and governance practices.
• Facilitate and challenge Operational Risk and Change Risk Assessments performed by the business to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and managed.
• Perform quality reviews of key ORM instruments (RCSA, control monitoring & testing, incident management, issue management, scenario analysis).
• Assess the quality and effectiveness of risk management activities, controls, and remediation actions, providing independent challenge and recommendations.
• Prepare and present risk insights, thematic analyses, and quality review outcomes to stakeholders and governance committees.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Data Risk

Data Governance

Data Management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Regulated environment

Collaboration

Technology affinity

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced risk professional with a strong background in Operational Risk Management and an affinity for Data Risk? Do you want to contribute to strengthening risk management within a global financial institution operating at the heart of the financial markets?

At ABN AMRO Clearing, we are looking for an Operational Risk Manager to join our Global Operational Risk Management function.

Responsibilities

• Support the continuous enhancement of the Operational Risk and Data Risk frameworks, methodologies, and governance practices.
• Facilitate and challenge Operational Risk and Change Risk Assessments performed by the business to ensure risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and managed.
• Perform quality reviews of key Operational Risk Management instruments, including RCSA, control monitoring & testing, incident management, issue management, and scenario analysis.
• Assess the quality and effectiveness of risk management activities, controls, and remediation actions, providing independent challenge and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare and present risk insights, thematic analyses, and quality review outcomes to stakeholders and governance committees, fostering consistency and continuous improvement across regions.

Working environment

ABN AMRO Clearing Bank (AACB) is a specialized subsidiary of ABN AMRO with its own banking license and about 1,000 employees worldwide. Operating as a largely self-sufficient organization, AACB provides clearing services across major global markets, holds leading exchange positions, and delivers reliable market infrastructure. Due to its systemic importance, it is closely supervised by regulators and central banks across multiple jurisdictions.

Aligned with the ABN AMRO Three Lines of Defence model, the Operational Risk Management (ORM) function within Clearing 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, ORM ensures consistent risk oversight and the implementation of robust control frameworks across all regions.

Your profile

You are an engaged risk professional who combines analytical strength with a pragmatic and collaborative approach.

• Academic working and thinking level
• Approximately 4–7 years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, Compliance, or a related field
• Experience with Data Risk, Data Governance, Data Management, or related risk domains
• Good understanding of operational risk frameworks, methodologies, and governance structures
• Hands-on experience with ORM instruments such as RCSA, incident management, issue management, scenario analysis, risk appetite monitoring, and risk reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and build effective working relationships
• Experience working in a regulated environment; financial services experience is preferred
• Experience in clearing, capital markets, or financial market infrastructure is a plus
• Affinity with technology, automation, and AI-related developments is considered an advantage

We are offering

We offer a competitive salary (range to be specified) based on a 36-hour workweek, along with an attractive benefits package:

• 5 weeks of annual leave with the possibility to take a sabbatical (1–6 months) with partial salary continuation
• Flexible working model with hybrid options and adaptable working hours
• €1,000 annual personal development budget to support continuous growth
• 5 ‘Banking for Better’ days each year dedicated to personal or societal impact
• 11% flexible benefits budget to tailor additional perks to your needs

We are committed to equal pay and inclusive employment practices.

Interested?

Let’s connect. Shafira Boedhram, Global Head of Operational Risk Management, [e-mail]

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