Principal Manager IT & Non-Financial Risk
We are not looking for somebody to keep the function running as it does today.
We are looking for somebody who helps build the Non-Financial Risk function of tomorrow.
As technology, data and artificial intelligence reshape banking, the role of Non-Financial Risk is changing as well. Future success will depend not only on technical expertise, but also on the ability to set clear priorities, use data effectively, develop people, improve ways of working and keep pace with developments inside and outside the bank.
Reporting directly to the CRO, you will help shape the future direction of the Non-Financial Risk function, combining deep IT Risk expertise with the ability to create focus, develop people, drive change and prepare the function for an increasingly data-driven and AI-enabled future.
The role covers both IT Risk and Operational Risk . Both are part of your scope and attention. We are, however, specifically looking for somebody with a strong IT Risk background. Given BMG's technology-dependent operating model, specialised application landscape and increasing focus on data and AI, IT Risk expertise is a critical foundation for success in this position, while Operational Risk experience remains an essential part of the role.
The team
You will work with a small team of experienced Operational and IT Risk professionals. This is a true player-coach role: helping shape priorities, strengthen capabilities and improve the way the team operates, while personally contributing to some of the most complex IT and Operational Risk topics within BMG.
BMG operates in a specialised, technology-dependent environment, with global clients, unique cash and liquidity management products and a largely BMG-specific application landscape.
Role and responsibilities
Shape and strengthen the function
Help determine where the team should focus its time and attention.
Translate developments in technology, AI, regulation and BMG's strategy into clear priorities.
Coordinate activities across Operational Risk and IT Risk and ensure a consistent approach.
Improve ways of working, reporting and collaboration across the team.
Strengthen the connection with ING NFR, IT Risk and specialist communities.
Help prepare the function for future developments in technology, data and AI.
Develop people and capabilities
Coach colleagues on complex cases and support their professional development.
Help strengthen technical, analytical and stakeholder-management skills within the team.
Encourage ownership, accountability and knowledge sharing.
Build the future capabilities needed in an increasingly data-driven and technology-driven risk environment.
Contribute as a senior IT Risk and Operational Risk professional
You are expected to remain close to the content.
You will:
Assess and challenge complex IT Risk and Operational Risk matters.
Form independent views on material risk issues and advise the CRO accordingly.
Challenge control effectiveness, remediation plans and risk acceptance decisions.
Review major technology, operational resilience and change initiatives.
Translate technical and operational weaknesses into business impact and management actions.
Contribute directly to governance discussions, risk opinions and management reporting.
Bring specialist judgement to difficult decisions where there is no straightforward answer.
While the role covers both Operational Risk and IT Risk, we expect your deepest expertise to be in IT Risk and Technology Risk, enabling you to challenge effectively on topics such as cybersecurity, resilience, technology change, cloud, outsourcing, data risk and AI-related risks.
Drive more data-driven risk management
Improve the quality and usefulness of management information.
Strengthen dashboards, risk reporting and analytical insight.
Help the team move from opinion-based discussions towards fact-based decision-making.
Identify practical applications of analytics, automation and AI.
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