Non-Financial Risk Specialist

Are you a risk professional who enjoys analysing processes, identifying weaknesses in controls and translating findings into practical improvements? Would you like to broaden your experience across different Non-Financial Risk domains in an international clearing environment?

At ABN AMRO Clearing, we are looking for a Non-Financial Risk Specialist to join our Global Operational Risk Management function.
In this role, you will support the identification, assessment, monitoring and management of non-financial risks across our global organisation. You will provide independent second-line oversight and constructive challenge across a broad range of risk areas and business activities, with guidance from more senior colleagues where appropriate.

You will work with colleagues across the organisation on topics including Business Continuity Management Risk, Data Risk (including AI), HR Risk, Tax Risk and Change Risk (as a risk driver for our organisation). You will also contribute to improving our risk management framework, methodologies, processes and governance practices, and to ensuring alignment across our global organization.

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.

As a Non-Financial Risk Specialist, you will:

• Support independent second-line oversight and constructive challenge across a broad range of operational and non-financial risks.
• Prepare, facilitate and challenge risk assessments, including Risk Self Assessments and Change Risk Assessments.
• Assess whether risks, controls and mitigating measures are appropriately identified, designed and implemented.
• Perform quality reviews across key risk management activities, including control monitoring and testing, risk event management, issue management, scenario analysis, risk appetite monitoring and risk reporting.
• Identify control weaknesses, recurring themes and emerging risks, and translate findings into clear and practical risk insights.
• Follow up on agreed actions and assess whether recommendations and remediation measures are implemented effectively and sustainably.
• Advise (internal and external) stakeholders on risk matters and explain why proportionate measures are useful and necessary.
• Prepare clear risk analyses and management information for senior stakeholders and relevant governance committees.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Operational Risk Management methodologies, processes, policies and risk culture across the global organisation.

ABN AMRO Clearing Bank (AACB) is a specialised subsidiary of ABN AMRO with its own banking licence and approximately 1,200 employees worldwide. AACB provides clearing services across major global financial markets and operates in a complex, highly regulated and technology-driven environment.

Within AACB, Global Operational Risk Management acts as the Second Line of Defence. The function is responsible for identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring operational risks that could affect the continuity, reliability and security of clearing activities.  Global ORM promotes consistent risk oversight and robust control frameworks across all regions. 
As part of this team, you will work in an international environment and interact with colleagues from different business areas, locations and control functions. This gives you the opportunity to deepen your expertise in Operational Risk Management and develop a broad understanding of the clearing business.

• You are an engaged risk professional who combines analytical strength with a pragmatic, client-focused and collaborative approach. You can structure complex information, form an evidence-based view and communicate findings persuasively while maintaining constructive working relationships.
• Academic level of working and thinking.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, Compliance or a related field.
• A sound understanding of operational risk frameworks, methodologies and governance structures.
• Practical experience with risk assessments, controls, risk events, issues, monitoring, testing or risk reporting.
• Experience with Business Continuity Risk Management is a plus.
• A client-focused mindset and the ability to understand stakeholder needs while maintaining independent professional judgement.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and persuasively, and to explain the value and necessity of appropriate risk measures.
• Ability to follow up on recommendations and assess whether agreed actions have been implemented effectively.
• Experience in a regulated environment or financial services is preferred, while experience in clearing, capital markets or financial market infrastructure is a plus.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Interested? Upload your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!