At a glance

Are you the passionate information risk manager able who challenges ABN AMRO Clearing (AACB) on its information and cyber risk posture? Do you have a critical mind and are able to challenge and convince stakeholders? Within our Information and Operational Risk Department (I&ORM) we are looking for a professional who is keen on developing AACB information risk capabilities, which enables management to define its Information Risk posture, make informed decisions, prioritize resources and mitigate risks effectively. 

Your job

The Information Risk Manager is responsible safeguarding the AACB organization for IT- Information Security and Cyber risk. In your job, you challenge the AACB  organization on their maturity of controls and risk mitigating actions. You support the organisation with your vision towards information risk management and your pro-active alignment to keep AACB process and IT infrastructure safe and available for operation. In the context of information security, you, together in a global team of Information risk managers, take care of security plans, risk analyses, risk opinions on incidents and changes, control testing, risk tooling, training and evaluation. Initiates and manages information security and awareness programs.

The risk management function reports to the Global Head Information Risk Management. You will be closely working together with the I&ORM teams situated in Amsterdam - London - Chicago - Sydney - Singapore & Tokyo. 

The Information risk manager is within the IRM team responsible for risk management of information and IT security in AACB. This includes, among other things, implementing, maintenance the information security control framework (based on NIST FS), performing testing activities to ensure effectiveness of the control framework. Performing risk assessments. Challenge the AACB (IT) on their risk posture and maturity of risk mitigating actions to facilitate continues improvement of the control activities. Reporting in IT- and Information Security status to management and other stakeholders like internal and external auditors and regulators.

The AACB 1Global strategy strives to harmonize their global platform and applications, including Cloud, DevOps and a journey to use Artificial Intelligence. I&ORM play a crucial role a structured and controlled launch and embedment. 

Working environment

AACB is designated as a specialized business within ABN AMRO and holds its own banking license (ABN AMRO Clearing Bank NV). Globally the company consists of about 1.000 FTE and is largely self-sufficient, organizing its own supporting organization. AACB plays an important infrastructural role in the financial markets. As such it is closely monitored by Regulators and Central Banks. This is augmented by the fact that AACB holds significant market shares in financial markets across the globe holding top spots in clearing on numerous exchanges in every region.
According to the AAB 3 Lines of Defence model, AACB Risk constitutes the 2nd Line of Defence for Information & Operational Risk Management. AACB I&ORM has a global focus and substituted by a regional present in the regions Europe (Amsterdam, London), USA (Chicago) and Asia-Pacific (Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo).

Your profile

You are a risk specialist with extensive information security experience and strong soft skills. You have a strong vision, are pro-active in taking initiatives. You are risk aware, and have a good talent in stakeholder management, without are not shy in showing backbone
•    Bachelor - Academic level
•    5 - 8 year experience in the financial sector

•    Experience in 2LOD Risk Management
•    Certification of Information Security Management (e.g. CISM, CISSP, CISA), RE title and/or IT management related degree at a bachelor’s / masters level
•    Knowledge of Information Security standards and regulations (NIST FS, ISO 27 001/2, ISF Standards of Good Practice, GDPR)
•    Team player in a multicultural environment (we use English to communicate) 
•    Knowledge of process design & process management
•    Knowledge of Business and IT architecture
•    Affinity of the relevant laws and regulations

Job specific competencies
•    Vision
•    Risk awareness
•    Continuous improvement
•    Autonomy
•    Providing feedback
•    Coaching
•    Show backbone

We are offering

•    Working in a dynamic, global and challenging environment
•    The opportunity to be the best you can be, work flexible hours and lots of room to grow both personally and professionally
•    A supplementary benefit budget
•    A personal development budget of EUR 1.000 per year
•    An annual public transportation pass or travel budget, depending on the function
•    A solid pension plan

Interested?

Are you interested? Please apply via responding to this vacancy. For more information you can contact David Ottenhof; David.ottenhof@abnamroclearing.com. We are looking forward getting to know you.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.