Manager Non-Financial Risk - Financial Services

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The Opportunity

At EY Financial Services Organization (FSO) we have a strong Non-Financial Risk, Regulatory & Compliance Consulting practice. Our dedicated professionals work with financial institutions of different size across various sectors (including insurance, banks, asset management and payment players), helping them in notably being compliant with new or updates in regulations but as well at organizing their control functions (e.g. compliance, non-financial risk management & permanent control) in alignment with market practices and regulatory requirements.

We are currently seeking an experienced Manager in Non-Financial Risk / Regulatory & Compliance, with expertise in at least one of the following sectors: Banking, Insurance, Payments, to further expand our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory gap assessment & roadmap implementation: Implement new or updated regulatory requirements starting by performing gap assessments, building roadmaps, and translating regulatory requirements into business and controls requirements.
• (Compliance) Risk assessment: lead campaigns to identify and assess (compliance) risks, propose risk responses and (compliance) risk monitoring approaches, report results to entity's senior management.
• Internal Control: Improve the design of (non-) regulatory internal controls and monitor their effective implementation, using notably international standards, market practices and translating regulatory expectations.
• Regulatory watch: update and/or improve existing regulatory watch processes and build a regulatory monitoring program to ensure ongoing compliance (e.g.: on AML/CFT, GDPR, ESG, POG, MiFID, PRIIPS, UCITS/AIFMD, CRD, Outsourcing, PSD, Instant Payment, CESOP, Instant Payment, DORA, AI Act, Corporate Governance, Banking law, Remuneration policies...).
• Lead projects and advise: Organize workshops with the client's teams to identity pain points, draw analysis and propose remediations within compliance domain.
• Support in reviewing the organization and governance of oversight functions (i.e. compliance & risk management) within the financial institution to align with market practices and regulatory expectations.
• Help to foster risk and compliance processes and culture within an organization (e.g. Conduct workshops, awareness campaigns, trainings)
• Take responsibility for the successful end-to-end delivery of multiple engagements, motivating teams, coaching people and be part of our executive team.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. (Applied) Economics, Commercial Engineering, Finance, Commercial Sciences) or equivalent through experience.
• Relevant professional experience (minimum 5 years) in a consulting role, or in a Risk & Compliance position, within either banking, insurance or payment industry.
• Expertise and experience in specific regulations applicable to the relevant financial sector is a plus (e.g.: GDPR, ESG, MiFID, PRIIPS, UCITS/AIFMD, CRD, PSD, Instant payment, CESOP, Interchange Fee Regulation, Corporate Governance, DORA, AI Act, Remuneration policies, Solvency II, IDD, IRRD...).
• Curiosity and affinity with laws and regulations.
• Flexible mindset, with a creative approach and ability to think out-of-the-box.
• Process-minded, organized, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication & presentation skills.
• Native Dutch or French speaker, with an excellent knowledge of business English.
• Detail oriented, problem solving skilled, client focused, with a pragmatic approach.
• Capacity to summarize and prioritize the information to be reported to management.
• Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy and entrepreneurship.
• Outstanding client stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships through solid communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrating a strong sense of client servicing.

What working at EY offers

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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