Operational risk project manager in financial services

Risk Boutique; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance work possible

Job summary

Risk Boutique in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Operational Risk Project Manager to further professionalize Non-Financial Risk Management. This senior role combines deep ORM expertise with strong project management to translate complex risk issues into practical, future-proof solutions.

The assignment runs 3 to 6 months, with 36–40 hours per week. Freelance work is possible, offering a chance to impact risk governance in a leading Dutch financial services organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Operational Risk or Non-Financial Risk Management in the financial sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
• Demonstrable experience leading and delivering improvement initiatives.
• Extensive experience with control management and related methodologies.
• Experience with AI applications in risk management and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess and update parts of the Operational Risk Management framework.
• Lead and coordinate improvement and change initiatives independently.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and guide decision-making on proposed improvements.
• Prepare an actionable implementation roadmap with clear priorities, milestones and dependencies.
• Explore how AI, automation and continuous monitoring can contribute to more effective risk control.
• Advise on professionalization and future-proofing of Operational Risk Management.

Skills

Operational Risk

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

RCSA

Analytical thinking

Structured approach

Proactive independence

Job description

Operational risk project manager in financial services

For a leading organization in the Dutch financial sector, we are seeking an experienced Operational Risk Project Manager to contribute to the further professionalization of Non-Financial Risk Management. This interim assignment is for a senior professional who combines in-depth Operational Risk Management expertise with strong project management and the ability to translate complex risk issues into concrete, future-proof solutions.

• Review, assess and update important parts of the Operational Risk Management framework.
• Analyze and further professionalize the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process (RCSA).
• Further develop the key control management methodology to a higher maturity level.
• Identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement in existing risk management processes.
• Translate analyses and findings into concrete, practical improvement measures.
• Clarify and improve roles, responsibilities, working methods and deliverables within the RCSA process.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen internal control and the risk management function.
• Independently lead and coordinate improvement and change initiatives.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and guide decision-making on proposed improvements.
• Prepare an actionable implementation roadmap with clear priorities, milestones and dependencies.
• Explore how AI, automation and continuous monitoring can contribute to more effective risk control.
• Advise on the further professionalization and future-proofing of Operational Risk Management.
• Where relevant, contribute to the further development of ROPA and DPIA processes.
• Monitor the quality, progress and tangible results of improvement initiatives.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Operational Risk or Non-Financial Risk Management in the financial sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
• Demonstrable practical experience assessing, improving and implementing RCSA processes.
• Extensive experience with control management and related methodologies.
• Experience assessing and improving Operational Risk Management frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience independently leading and delivering improvement and change initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and a results-oriented approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills in complex organizations.
• The ability to translate complex risk issues into practical solutions.
• An analytical, structured and pragmatic approach.
• Independence, proactivity and a strong sense of responsibility.
• The ability to build support and bring together different interests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to provide advice at both strategic and operational levels.
• A strong focus on quality, implementation and tangible results.
• Будет плюсом: Operational Risk Management experience at a large Dutch or international bank; Experience professionalizing RCSA and control management processes; Experience developing and implementing risk management methodologies; Experience with continuous monitoring and further automation of control processes; Experience with AI applications in risk management and control frameworks; Experience preparing and delivering implementation roadmaps in complex financial organizations; Experience with ROPA and DPIA processes
• 36–40 hours per week.
• Duration: 3 to 6 months.
• Freelance work is possible.
• You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in a leading organization in the financial sector.
• You will join a professional and challenging environment where risk management plays an important role and where there is a strong focus on further development, innovation and future-proofing.
• You will have the opportunity to critically assess existing processes, develop improvements and contribute directly to the organization's further professionalization.
• You will work on current topics such as AI, continuous monitoring and the further development of risk management methodologies.