Senior Risk Manager

Lloyds Bank NL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Amsterdam is looking for a (Senior) Risk Manager for Policy Oversight. This role involves strengthening the risk management framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading initiatives to enhance internal controls. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, experience in risk and compliance, and excellent communication abilities in both Dutch or German and English. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Several years in Auditing, Risk & Compliance, or Data Management.
• Strong understanding of integral risk control models and reporting.
• Proven ability to interpret complex information and support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of the risk management framework.
• Identify and remediate gaps in policies, processes, and documentation.
• Provide continuous oversight of assigned teams and issue regular opinion papers.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to embed legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills

Ability to develop operational policies

Familiarity with tools for managing risk processes

Education

University degree in Law, Economics, or equivalent

Risk Management or Certified Compliance Officer qualification

Job description

(Senior) Risk Manager – Policy Oversight (Data privacy, Information Security and Data management)

About the Role

As Risk Manager Policy Oversight, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Lloyds Bank’s risk management framework and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position combines strategic oversight with hands‑on execution, requiring strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organisation.

You will lead initiatives that enhance internal controls, oversee risk and compliance processes, and contribute to the bank’s readiness for ECB supervision. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Function Transformation: Drive the evolution of our risk management framework in the area of data privacy, information security and data management to align with supervisory standards.
• Internal Control & RCSA Oversight: Identify and remediate gaps in policies, processes, and documentation within the Internal RCSA system.
• Quality Assurance: Provide continuous oversight of assigned teams and issue regular opinion papers.
• Audit Partnership: Act as a sparring partner for internal and external audits.
• Change Leadership: Support the ECB Readiness Programme by translating regulatory expectations into actionable initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leaders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, and business units to embed new legal and regulatory requirements into operational practices.

WHICH TEAM WILL YOU BE JOINING

• Are you ready to be part of a forward‑thinking team that plays a crucial role in safeguarding our financial stability? Welcome to the Risk Transformation & Analytics team within the Non‑financial risk department at Lloyds Bank GmbH.
• Our team is at the forefront of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure the bank's resilience and success. We are a diverse group of professionals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

A Day in the Life

• 09:00 – Review Risk Reports: Start the day by reviewing dashboards and reports on RCSA findings and policy compliance.
• 10:00 – Stakeholder Meeting: Join a cross‑functional meeting with Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to discuss upcoming regulatory changes and their operational impact.
• 11:30 – Policy Gap Analysis: Analyse internal control documentation and identify areas for improvement or remediation.
• 13:00 – Lunch & Informal Networking: Connect with colleagues to share insights and foster collaboration.
• 14:00 – ECB Readiness Workshop: Work with programme teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical steps for implementation.
• 15:30 – Audit Preparation: Prepare briefing materials for an upcoming internal audit and review quality assurance findings.
• 16:30 – Opinion Paper Drafting: Draft a short opinion paper summarising observations on risk control effectiveness and recommendations for improvement.
• 17:30 – Wrap‑Up: Update action trackers and plan priorities for the next day.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Education: University degree in Law, Economics, or equivalent.
• Qualifications: Risk Management or Certified Compliance Officer qualification preferred.
• Experience:
  • Several years in Auditing, Risk & Compliance, or Data Management.
  • Strong understanding of integral risk control models and reporting.
  • Proven ability to interpret complex information and support decision‑making.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (German or Dutch and English).
• Ability to develop operational policies and ensure procedures are understood.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with tools and techniques for managing and monitoring risk processes.

Interested to joining us?

Apply via [e-mail]

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Banking