The Role: Risk Manager
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
As a Risk Manager at a top mortgage broker, you will be pivotal in managing and mitigating risks within the organization. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, operating from a 2nd line function and reporting to the Head of Risk, Compliance, and Privacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the organization's Risk Management Framework.
- Advise the 1st line on risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Privacy, and Legal teams to monitor risks.
- Conduct training and awareness sessions on risk management.
- Monitor and improve risk management processes.
- Support investigations by supervisors such as the AFM and AP.
- Prepare periodic risk management reports for management.
- Develop and implement crisis management plans.
Key Requirements
- HBO or HBO+ level of education and thinking.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, or a similar role, preferably in financial services or the mortgage industry.
- Relevant certifications such as CRM, FRM, or IRM are preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience in stakeholder management and promoting a risk-aware culture.
- Knowledge of mortgage market developments and cybersecurity is a plus.
- Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
