Senior Compliance Risk Specialist

As a Senior Compliance Risk Specialist, you help ABN AMRO stay within its risk appetite by shaping how the bank understands and manages non‑financial risks. As a senior advisor in the SIRA non‑Client Integrity team, you lead the full SIRA cycle and translate complex risk insights into clear, data‑driven advice for decision‑makers. You work across countries, client units and functions, challenge the first line constructively, and strengthen the link between risk appetite, controls and real‑world risk events. Your work directly supports executive decisions and safeguards the bank’s integrity.

Your job

You manage and drive the end‑to‑end SIRA process for non‑Client Integrity risks. You analyse risk data, challenge assumptions, and turn insights into clear risk narratives that support strategic decisions. You work closely with the first and second line to align priorities, close control gaps and strengthen risk awareness across the bank.

Additional responsibilities:

• Execute the bank‑wide Core Compliance SIRA and periodic updates
• Prepare SIRA assessments, reports and mitigation actions for client units and functions
• Connect SIRA outcomes to risk appetite, controls and dashboards
• Maintain and develop the non‑financial risk event library
• Strengthen data quality, scoring models and materiality thresholds

Working environment

You join a newly established, central SIRA non‑Client Integrity team within Compliance. The team brings together experienced risk and compliance specialists from across the bank and plays a key role in shaping how ABN AMRO manages non‑financial risks at group level.

You report to the Lead Core Compliance SIRA Execution and work closely with colleagues in Compliance & SIM Oversight & Control, the FCC SIRA Execution team, and stakeholders across client units, functions, countries and subsidiaries. The environment is professional and content‑driven, with a strong focus on collaboration, analytical depth and constructive challenge. You typically work in a hybrid set‑up, with time spent both at the office and working remotely.

Your profile

You feel comfortable operating as a senior advisor in a complex organisation. You communicate clearly, listen well and know how to challenge others with respect and empathy. You keep overview in complex discussions, connect people and perspectives, and translate data into stories that support decisions. You work independently, take ownership, and stay focused on impact rather than procedure.

Your experience and background:

• University‑level degree
• 10+ years’ experience in risk management or compliance
• Strong knowledge of SIRA or similar risk assessment processes
• Solid understanding of the three lines of defence
• Experience advising senior stakeholders
• Comfort with data‑driven analyses and risk narratives
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage

Advanced compliance certifications and international experience are considered a plus.

Competencies we are looking for:

Inspire & Enable

• You inspire others with the “why” and “what” of our purpose and strategy.
• You connect the dots and mobilize teams to achieve results.

Balance Ambiguity

• You understand ABN AMRO’s context and set clear priorities.
• You balance short-term needs with long-term goals, ensuring growth while staying compliant and in control.

Challenge the Status Quo

• You encourage innovation and experimentation within the rules.
• You learn from successes and failures and share insights transparently.

Behavior We Value in Risk Management

• Debate, decide, respect: Gather diverse perspectives, make decisions, and own accountability.
• Keep it simple: Start with the goal, define clear requirements, and avoid overpromising.
• Embrace good: Focus on what’s right and compliant, not on perfection.
• Act on feedback: Be open, reflect, adapt, and move forward.
• No excuses: Take ownership, act quickly, and ensure progress.

Personal Characteristics

• Role model for our values: care, collaboration, and courage.
• Strong execution capability.
• Natural relationship builder who promotes constructive collaboration.

We are offering

• Five weeks of vacation per year, with the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year.
• Personal development budget of € 1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to € 3,000.
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your position).
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands.
• An excellent pension scheme.

Candidates are invited to prepare a pitch or presentation on innovative ideas to enhance SIRA efficiency and effectiveness.