Senior Risk Manager Platforms & Technology Risk

At a glance

Shape resilience where it matters most 

ABN AMRO plays a vital role in society. Clients and society expect us to deliver stable and secure solution, protecting their personal interests but also our society as a whole. When disruption occurs, our clients, colleagues and stakeholders rely on us to keep critical services available, recover quickly and respond decisively. As the world is becoming more volatile and ABN AMRO has to deal with more uncertainty, this is becoming more and more important. Operational performance to ensure secure and stable platforms and technology, and cyber secure solutions to withstand outside attacks.  

As senior risk manager Platforms & Technology Risk you are an expert technology risk manager that identifies and manages risks in our platforms and infrastructure environment. Your focus is on providing independent risk oversight, strengthening control discipline and helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions on platform resilience and technology risk. You will also guide the organization in secure-by-design implementation of new technologies and environments. And you oversee and support process discipline for the relevant maintenance and development processes around these technologies. You contribute to a secure, stable and always-on service delivery towards our clients, and as such to a stable society.  

Your job

You will: 

• Provide independent oversight of stable maintenance and secure configuration of our core platforms and infrastructural technologies; 
• Challenge and advise 1st line teams on risk posture, controls, remediation and action plans; 
• Translate findings into concise reporting and clear recommendations for senior stakeholders; 
• Perform independent risk assessments of key platform and infrastructure domains; 
• Review and challenge remediation plans, control improvements and risk acceptances; 
• Identify recurring risk themes and translate them into practical improvement actions; 
• Prepare concise reporting for senior stakeholders and risk governance forums; 
• Support maturity improvements in platform and technology risk oversight; 
• Work with and help the rest of your team to perform and grow. 

You are comfortable with complex infrastructural environments, are up-to-date with new developments, and are able to build trust with your stakeholders. You are an experienced risk manager and are able to find the right balance between independent oversight and constructive dialogue and cooperation. You are expected to onboard quickly, ope

Working environment

Candidates must be based in the Netherlands. 

Part of the CRO IT & Cyber function 

ABN AMRO works with the three lines of defence model. Within Risk Management, the CRO IT & Cyber function provides 2nd line oversight of IT risk, information security, cyber security, and outsourcing risk. With this role, that scope expands to digital and operational resilience risk. We provide independent challenge and guidance to the 1st line, focusing on the risks that matter most and on emerging threats.  

Your profile

Must-have 

• Strong understanding of infrastructure, platforms, cloud and IT management processes; 
• Experience with Microsoft cloud services, private cloud and networking; 
• Senior-level technology risk management experience; 
• Experience with second-line oversight, control challenge and senior stakeholder engagement; 
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English; 
• Ability to operate independently and deliver within a fixed assignment timeframe; 
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills in English; 
• Team-player mindset, both within your team and with the wider infrastructure community; 
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the ability to cut through complexity; 
• A hands-on mindset, quality-delivery within appropriate timelines, the ability to deliver. 

Preferred 

• Familiarity with digital operational resilience, cyber resilience, IT control frameworks or regulatory expectations; 
• Experience in banking or another highly regulated environment; 
• Technical (amongst other Mainframe) expertise; 
• Proficiency in Dutch is preferred but not required. 

We are offering

We offer a permanent role in a newly created team with a clear strategic purpose. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to a topic that is high on the agenda of the bank, regulators and society. You will work on topics that are relevant, complex and visible. You will collaborate with colleagues across risk, technology, data, security and the business, and you will help build a practice that supports responsible innovation. You will work closely with senior IT and risk stakeholders, provide independent challenge on decisions that matter and help strengthen ABN AMRO’s resilience.

Furthermore, 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. 

Interested?

Please apply on the vacancy so we can get back to you on a short notice. 

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.

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Use of AI in our application process

You’re welcome to use AI to help write your CV or cover letter, as long as it reflects your own story. We review every application personally and without AI. During interviews, real time AI tools may not be used. With your permission, interviews can be recorded and supported by AI. This helps us keep the process fair, careful, and transparent.