Banking Operational Risk Manager

For one of our clients, we are actively looking for an Operational Risk Manager within the financial services sector. For one of our international banking clients based in Brussels, we are looking for a Senior Operational Risk Manager to join a growing Risk function. This position offers the opportunity to oversee operational risks linked to critical banking activities while working closely with business leaders and control functions.

You will play an important role in strengthening governance, improving control frameworks and ensuring that operational risks are appropriately managed within a complex regulatory environment. Your Mission As part of the independent Risk team, you will provide oversight over operational risk across transaction banking activities.

Your role will focus on identifying control weaknesses, challenging remediation initiatives and helping the business maintain a strong and sustainable control environment. You will interact with senior stakeholders across Operations, Business, Technology, Compliance and Audit, providing independent advice and ensuring operational risks remain within the organisation's risk appetite. Operational Risk Management Assess operational risks affecting core banking processes and critical services.

Support governance committees through clear and concise reporting. Remediation & Continuous Improvement Oversee remediation programmes following audits, risk events or regulatory observations. Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor for business and operational teams on operational risk matters. Support strategic initiatives by providing independent risk assessments. Collaborate with Technology, Internal Audit, Compliance and Legal on cross-functional topics. Participate in projects involving operational changes, new services or process enhancements.

Risk Analysis & Reporting Produce meaningful management information on operational risk trends. Analyse incidents, key risk indicators and control deficiencies to identify emerging risks. Prepare reports for senior management and governance committees. Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management or another relevant discipline. Around 7 years or more of experience in Operational Risk, Internal Controls, Audit, Compliance or Risk Management within financial services.

Good understanding of operational risks associated with banking operations, payment services, treasury activities or transaction processing. Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and providing independent challenge. Fluent in English. French, Dutch or another European language is considered an advantage. Permanent position within a leading international financial institution. Exposure to complex regulatory environments and international stakeholders. Salary & Benefits (Belgium) For a senior operational risk professional in Brussels, the expected market package is typically:
Senior management, Audit, Process Development, Analysis reporting, Governance, Risk Analysis, Business, Corrective Actions, Audit, Treasury, European Languages, Economy, Control Framework, Trust, Key risk indicators, Finance, Projects, Technology, Business Functions, FRM, New Service, Incident, Risk Management, Report Preparation, Internal control, Risk Analysis, Internal Auditing, Problem Management, Committees, Payment Services, Senior Stakeholders, Core Banking, Financial services, Reporting, Banking processes, Legal Compliance, Cross Functionality, Service, Remediation, Banking Operation, Banking, Operational Risk, Evaluation, Control Environment, Process Development, Implementation, Organization Skills Originele vacature is te vinden op Step Stone.