Team Lead Risk, Control & Data - CRO IT & Cyber

ABN AMRO Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Home office setup

Five weeks vacation + 2 extra days off

Development budget

Public transport pass

Job summary

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. seeks an experienced Head of IT & Cyber Risk Management to lead risk, control and data practices.

You will guide IT risk governance, cyber security and operational resilience while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive risk-informed decisions. You will manage a team of risk professionals, oversee risk assessments, issue management and reporting, and advance data-driven approaches with automation and dashboards.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT/Information Management or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT risk, cyber security, operational resilience or outsourcing risk.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk, Control & Data team within CRO IT & Cyber and translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Improve risk management practices and strengthen control effectiveness.
• Provide senior management with clear, data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Prepare concise board-level papers and proposals.
• Drive automation and dashboards to enhance risk reporting.

Skills

IT risk management

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

University degree in IT/Information Management

Job description

At a glance

You give direction to the risk management practice that helps ABN AMRO stay digitally resilient. As Head of IT & Cyber Risk Management, you lead a team of risk professionals and drive a consistent, data-driven approach to IT risk, cyber security, operational resilience and regulatory compliance. You combine strategic insight with practical execution, provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders and help shape decisions that strengthen the bank's resilience in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Your job

You lead the Risk, Control & Data team within CRO IT & Cyber and help define how the bank manages and monitors technology and cyber-related risks. You translate strategy, regulations and business priorities into clear frameworks, actionable plans and reliable insights. Together with your team, you improve risk management practices, strengthen control effectiveness and provide senior management with clear information for decision-making.

Additional responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of risk professionals and create clarity on priorities and ownership.
• Drive improvements in risk assessments, control testing, issue management and reporting.
• Strengthen data-driven risk management through automation, dashboards and management information.
• Challenge risk performance using data from the first line and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare concise board-level papers, presentations and decision proposals.

Working environment

You join CRO IT & Cyber, the second-line risk function responsible for oversight of IT risk, cyber security, outsourcing risk, business continuity and physical security risk. These areas increasingly come together in the bank's approach to digital and operational resilience.

As a member of the CRO IT & Cyber Management Team, you work closely with senior leaders, risk specialists and business stakeholders across the organisation. The team focuses on consistent risk practices, high-quality reporting and effective collaboration with the first line of defence. You operate in a professional environment where expertise, constructive challenge and continuous improvement play a central role. This position is based in the Netherlands and offers close collaboration with colleagues across the bank.

Your profile

You are an experienced people manager who brings a clear vision on risk management and knows how to turn that vision into practical results. You create structure in complex environments, build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate confidently at senior levels. You encourage collaboration, support growth within your team and maintain focus on what matters most. Your approach combines analytical thinking, sound judgement and the ability to translate complex topics into clear messages.

You also bring:

• A university degree, preferably in IT, Information Management or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT risk, cyber security, operational resilience, outsourcing risk or a related discipline.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing professional teams.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, controls and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and executive-level governance.
• Relevant certifications in IT risk management, cyber security and/or IT audit.
• Professional proficiency in English.

We are offering

We offer a permanent leadership role in a newly created team with a clear strategic purpose. In this role you will have direct influence on the maturity, credibility and impact of CRO IT & Cyber. You will shape the central support and coordination team, its professional standards and its contribution to senior decision-making while working at the intersection of risk, technology, data and regulatory change.

We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing.

In addition, we offer:

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36‑hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget.
• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.
• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.
• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.
• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.
• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.

You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy.

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future‑proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.