Risk Control Assurance Lead – Banking Operations & Compliance

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

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.