Principal Manager IT & Non-Financial Risk

ING Hubs Türkiye; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

13th month salary

Vacation days 25-28

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ING's Non-Financial Risk function seeks a senior IT Risk and Operational Risk professional to shape the unit. You will combine deep IT risk expertise with data-driven decision making and report to the CRO.

You will work with a small team, strengthen governance, dashboards and reporting, and mentor colleagues while building future capabilities in a technology-driven banking environment.

Qualifications

• Strong IT Risk background.
• Experience spanning IT Risk and Operational Risk.
• Ability to translate risk issues into business actions.
• Proven stakeholder management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Shape and strengthen the Non-Financial Risk function.
• Determine where the team should focus its time and attention.
• Translate developments in technology, AI, regulation into clear priorities.
• Coordinate activities across Operational Risk and IT Risk with a consistent approach.
• Improve ways of working, reporting and collaboration.
• Develop people and capabilities and coach colleagues on complex cases.

Skills

IT Risk

Operational Risk

Data analytics

AI risk

Job description

We are not looking for somebody to keep the function running as it does today. We are looking for somebody who helps build the Non-Financial Risk function of tomorrow. As technology, data and artificial intelligence reshape banking, the role of Non-Financial Risk is changing as well. Future success will depend not only on technical expertise, but also on the ability to set clear priorities, use data effectively, develop people, improve ways of working and keep pace with developments inside and outside the bank. Reporting directly to the CRO, you will help shape the future direction of the Non-Financial Risk function, combining deep IT Risk expertise with the ability to create focus, develop people, drive change and prepare the function for an increasingly data-driven and AI-enabled future. The role covers both IT Risk and Operational Risk. Both are part of your scope and attention. We are, however, specifically looking for somebody with a strong IT Risk background. Given BMG's technology-dependent operating model, specialised application landscape and increasing focus on data and AI, IT Risk expertise is a critical foundation for success in this position, while Operational Risk experience remains an essential part of the role. The team You will work with a small team of experienced Operational and IT Risk professionals.

What you will do

Shape and strengthen the function

Help determine where the team should focus its time and attention.

Translate developments in technology, AI, regulation and BMG's strategy into clear priorities.

Coordinate activities across Operational Risk and IT Risk and ensure a consistent approach.

Improve ways of working, reporting and collaboration across the team.

Strengthen the connection with ING NFR, IT Risk and specialist communities.

Help prepare the function for future developments in technology, data and AI.

Develop people and capabilities Coach colleagues on complex cases and support their professional development.

Help strengthen technical, analytical and stakeholder-management skills within the team.

Encourage ownership, accountability and knowledge sharing.

Build the future capabilities needed in an increasingly data-driven and technology-driven risk environment.

Contribute as a senior IT Risk and Operational Risk professional You are expected to remain close to the content. You will:

• Assess and challenge complex IT Risk and Operational Risk matters.
• Form independent views on material risk issues and advise the CRO accordingly.
• Challenge control effectiveness, remediation plans and risk acceptance decisions.
• Review major technology, operational resilience and change initiatives.
• Translate technical and operational weaknesses into business impact and management actions.
• Contribute directly to governance discussions, risk opinions and management reporting.
• Bring specialist judgement to difficult decisions where there is no straightforward answer.

While the role covers both Operational Risk and IT Risk, we expect your deepest expertise to be in IT Risk and Technology Risk, enabling you to challenge effectively on topics such as cybersecurity, resilience, technology change, cloud, outsourcing, data risk and AI-related risks.

Drive more data-driven risk management Improve the quality and usefulness of management information. Strengthen dashboards, risk reporting and analytical insight. Help the team move from opinion-based discussions towards fact-based decision-making. Identify practical applications of analytics, automation and AI. Challenge reporting that produces information but not decisions.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

Personal profile

• Creates focus and clarity when priorities compete.
• Enjoys helping others grow and develop.
• Combines strategic thinking with strong execution.
• Is comfortable challenging constructively.
• Has a practical, can-do mindset.
• Continuously looks for opportunities to improve.
• Is curious about technology, data and AI.
• Combines strong technical judgement with strong people skills.

What success looks like

You will be successful when: The team focuses on the topics that matter most. Colleagues continue to grow in expertise and effectiveness. Complex IT and Operational Risks are translated into clear business decisions. Reporting becomes more insightful and data-driven. Data, analytics and AI become practical tools within the team's daily work. BMG benefits more effectively from the expertise available across ING. The NFR function continues to evolve while maintaining strong and credible second-line oversight.

What BMG offers you

BMG combines the complexity and regulatory expectations of an international bank with the agility and visibility of a specialist organisation.

You will work directly with senior decision-makers and have the opportunity to influence the direction of the Non-Financial Risk function.

Unlike many larger organisations, you will be able to see the impact of your contribution and help shape how the function develops.

At the same time, you will benefit from BMG's position within ING, providing access to broader expertise, specialist communities, development opportunities and leading practices across the wider organisation.

This role offers a rare combination of:

• Complex and meaningful IT and Operational Risk challenges.
• Direct exposure to senior management and strategic decisions.
• The opportunity to shape a function rather than inherit one.
• The ability to combine expert content with people development and organisational improvement.
• A front-row seat in the evolution of risk management in an increasingly technology-driven and AI-enabled banking environment.

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Hybrid working
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

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