We are seeking a high-potential operational risk professional to help modernize and strengthen ourclient’s risk and internal control frameworks across our Financial Services (FS) activities (both banks and insurance companies). You will act as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders, driving pragmatic, data-driven improvements in how we identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate non-financial risks (NFR). This role combines hands-on delivery with thought leadership and offers a path to people and/or portfolio management.
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Lead and enhance core operational risk management activities:
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Designing, implementing, maintaining and improving Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
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Risk Appetite and Key Risk Indicators (KRI) framework design and monitoring
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Incident and loss event management (root cause analysis, remediation tracking)
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Scenario analysis and stress testing for operational risk
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Drive next-generation initiatives:
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Third-party and outsourcing risk management (including concentration and contractual risk)
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Operational resilience (impact tolerances, mapping, testing), including ICT risk management
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Train clients on risk culture
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Assist in performing assessments of risk culture
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Horizon scanning for emerging regulatory expectations; translate into actionable plans
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Modernize risk and control frameworks for clients:
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Rationalize and optimize control libraries; reduce duplication and improve effectiveness
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Apply automation and AI/analytics to risk monitoring and control testing where viable
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Design and implement control assurance approaches integrated with GRC tooling
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Partner with stakeholders:
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Advise client’s on risk-based decision making and control design
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Prepare and deliver risk reporting to senior management and committees of our clients
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Support audits, regulatory engagements, and remediation programs at our clients
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Contribute to governance and continuous improvement:
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Develop policies, standards, and methodology documents
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Coach junior team members and foster a strong risk culture
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Assist in go-to-market initiatives to further develop the business
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4–7 years of experience in operational risk and internal control within Financial Services
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Hands-on expertise with:
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RCSA facilitation and methodology, including experience with GRC-tooling
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Risk Appetite and KRI framework design, thresholds, and dashboards
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Incident management processes and tooling; root cause analysis
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Scenario analysis, including severity/frequency estimation and control effectiveness
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Testing of controls
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Strong understanding of:
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Third-party risk frameworks and due diligence
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Operational resilience concepts (critical services, mapping, impact tolerances, testing)
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ICT and cyber risk basics; alignment with frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) is a plus
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Conduct & culture risk indicators and supervisory expectations
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Relevant regulations and guidelines as applicable to your market
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Experience with GRC platforms and data/reporting tools
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Exposure to AI/automation use cases in risk and control testing or continuous monitoring
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Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret risk data, trends, and control effectiveness
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Excellent documentation and policy writing; clear and concise risk reports and memos
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Organized with particular attention to financial hygiene of the projects (timely filling out of timesheets, keeping the planning up-to-date, attending all mandatory training, sending out invoices at correct day rates on a monthly basis)
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Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory, French is a plus
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Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Finance, B
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An attractive remuneration package with a great number of extra-legal benefits (premium electric company car + charging card, net daily and monthly allowances, bonus, Apple/Android personal device and many other benefits tailored through our cafeteria plan).
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Flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance (picking up kids from school, doctor’s appointment, working from home,…) and the possibility to work from anywhere 20 days per year.
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Comprehensive insurance package including group insurance with full KPMG contributions, hospitalization insurance and optional outpatient options (dental & eye care, medical consultations and registered medication).
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Career development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal goals and aspirations.
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An inclusive, international culture where personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning is fostered.
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A buddy and performance manager to support and guide you throughout your career at KPMG.
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Great team building activities and sport & wellbeing events (Brussels Marathon, Antwerp 10 Miles, 1000 kilometers for KOTK, river clean-ups, plant a tree and many more…) through our Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs.