RCA (Risk Control Assurer) - Temporary Assignment till September 2027

Garanti BBVA International; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days

13th Month (13th salary)

8% holiday payment

Laptop and mobile phone

Pension plan - Defined contribution

Collective health insurance

Educational budget and Coursera access

Job summary

Garanti BBVA International is seeking a Risk Control Assurer to design and execute a comprehensive Risk Control Assurance framework across multiple business units in Amsterdam. You will collaborate with senior management, audit, and compliance to strengthen the control environment.

You will lead risk assessments, monitor KRIs, and coordinate assurance activities, ensuring timely reports and action plans. A background in banking risk and regulatory frameworks is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operational risk management, internal controls or related roles.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and products including retail and corporate banking services.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as KYC/AML, FATCA, PSD2, MiFID-II and local banking regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the Bank’s Risk Control Assurance framework across business units.
• Evaluate key controls and coordinate assurance activities with senior management, audit and compliance.
• Lead ICORC meetings and prepare reports addressing anomalies.
• Monitor KRIs and liaise with second-line teams to manage thresholds.
• Report on embedded risk and control framework to stakeholders.
• Support ORAPG planning for new initiatives and document outputs.
• Address open audit items and align risks/controls in the Control Framework.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

As a Risk Control Assurer (RCA) in the banking sector, you will design and execute the Bank’s Risk Control Assurance framework, ensuring effective risk management and assurance across all business units. You will evaluate key controls, coordinate independent assurance activities, and provide strategic recommendations to strengthen the control environment. This role requires close collaboration with senior management, audit, compliance, and operational teams to proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure non-financial risk management and assurance processes are updated in line with regulations, policies and procedure
• Perform and oversee Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RSCA) with frontline teams and follow up on action plans
• Assure that all test plans and controls are executed effectively
• Lead Internal Control and Operational Risk (ICORC) meetings, prepare timely reports and address anomalies identified during ICORC meetings
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and liaise with second-line teams to manage thresholds
• Report on the embedded risk and control framework to second-line and third-party stakeholders.
• Support Operational Risk & Product Governance (ORAPG) planning for new initiatives, identify operational risks and document working group outputs
• Address open audit items and align risks/controls in Control Framework card with RCSA file
• Mitigate operational risks and implements measures to prevent data loss
• Perform periodical assurance activities on risk related topics such as first line controls, fraud control and audit co-ordination across end-to-end processes in related operational areas

Who are we looking for? A colleague open-minded, very curious by nature and passionate about your job. You are not afraid to handle various tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines. You are thinking proactively and always a step ahead, finding solutions with both internal and external stakeholders. You are a cooperating person who listens and invests in the work & persons to achieve common goals. You must naturally think out of the box and navigate in a fast changing and complex environment by questioning the how & the why.

Skills/Qualifications

Experience: preferrred to have minimum of 5 years in operational risk management, internal controls, or related roles.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of banking operations and products including retail and corporate banking services
• Proven experience in non-financial risk management, operational risk or internal audit within the banking sector
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as KYC/AML, FATCA, PSD2, MiFID-II and local banking regulations
• Knowledge of core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos, SWIFT, Bloomberg) and integration with CRM and digital channels
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making, combined with creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset

Skills

• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to align stakeholder needs while building effective relationships with (strategic) external partners to align services and expenditures.
• Establishes and maintains continuous, positive, cooperative communication with team members and other GBI staff.
• Ability to work autonomously and combine multiple (RCA) related tasks and activities
• Ability to work in a matrix-oriented organization having multiple reporting lines and divers deadlines

Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree or certification in risk management is a plus)

What We Offer.

• Becoming part of a dynamic team in an international working environment.
• 30 vacation days.
• 13thMonth.
• 8% holiday payment
• Laptop and Mobile phone.
• Annual extra appreciation payment.
• Pension Plan -Defined contribution scheme
• Collective Health Insurance – discount on additional health insurance.
• Educational budget and access to Coursera trainings

Our organization:

Garanti BBVA International (“GBI”) is a mid-sized European bank established in Amsterdam, the Netherlands since 1990 and serves to corporate and institutional and retail clientele. GBI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. (Garanti) and has presence in Germany, Switzerland and Turkey. Our ultimate parent is BBVA. Aa dynamic “global boutique” bank, Garanti BBVA International offers fast, accurate, innovative, tailor-made and country-specific financial solutions in selected business lines though highly skilled and diverse talent management. We embrace creativity, are centered towards teamwork and oriented to create multicultural environment as we believe this to be a crucial element. Our vision is future-oriented and as a one big team GBI strives for corporate excellence and goal achievement. By joining our organization, you will find yourself constantly challenged and must be prone to apply out-of-the box thinking.

Work at Garanti BBVA International

GBI is a place for people who dream big and make their dream their goal. We look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to grow. We stand as one team, one family and together we are empowered to create our unique path, be agile, be curious and innovative. Strong partnerships ensure our success. Strong teams hold our foundation. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters personal development. We aim to create a working environment where employees are able to learn through support and coaching while contributing visibly to the success of bank.

Our Core Values

GBI is part of BBVA, an integrated and innovative financial institution that looks to the future,created with the mission of financing people’s dreams. That spirit continues to inspire us today and encourages us to transform people’s lives by helping them make the best decisions to fulfil their dreams. This mission is underpinned by our Purpose:“To bring the age of opportunity to everyone”. We live these values, which make us strong and allow us to achieve our purpose so we can keep creating opportunities.

Customer Comes First

We see our work from the customer's perspective, as we incorporate their point of view in every decision we make and always put their interests first. We meet our customer's needs in an agile way, overcoming any difficulties that arise.

Think Big

We want to amaze our customers with the best solutions to generate unique experiences. To achieve this, we set ambitious and inspirational challenges for ourselves, while questioning everything we do and posing new ways of doing things.

One Team

We are committed both to our individual role and the company's objectives as our own. We work as one team, trust our colleagues and break silos between units and hierarchical barriers.

We are: Personal. Fair. Responsible.

Our purpose: Support your drive to go further