Regulatory and Supervisory Affairs Officer

Help keep Rabobank demonstrably in control by coordinating regulatory and supervisory engagements within the IT domain, supporting over 150 risk and control professionals in a high-impact environment.

You & your role

Strengthen regulatory control within the Innovation & IT domain by coordinating supervisory interactions and translating complex regulatory developments into clear, actionable outcomes. As a Regulatory and Supervisory Affairs Officer, you connect stakeholders, ensure consistency in regulatory responses, and support strong, supervisor-proof narratives in a fast-moving environment.

This is what we offer you

• Extras: a thirteenth month, 8% holiday allowance, and a 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• Development budget: EUR 1,400 development budget per year for your growth and development.
• Hybrid working: a balance between home and office work (possible for most roles).
• Pension: decide for yourself the amount of your personal contribution.

Examples from practice

• Coordinating supervisory On-site Inspections (OSI) and Deep Dives
• Preparing CITO’s contribution to supervisory assessments and questionnaires (e.g. ITRQ, SREP, EC and EBA questionnaires)
• Monitoring regulatory implementation progress of regulations impacting our CITO domain and report on this via our Quarterly Risk Report
• Maintaining and developing RegHub content to support regulatory processes and onboarding of stakeholders

Top 3 responsibilities

• Coordinate supervisory engagements: Manage the full lifecycle of supervisory meetings, examinations, investigations, and follow-up actions across CITO
• Oversee Regulatory Change and Adherence across the CITO domain, monitoring evolving requirements and guiding stakeholders to implement them with consistency and quality.
• Prepare senior management reporting on the state of regulatory and supervisory activities, and advise MT CITO, Managing Board and Supervisory Board.

Within Rabobank's CITO (Chief Innovation & Technology Office), there’s a community with over 150 first-line risk & control colleagues. You'll join the Control Office, a team of ca. 35 professionals dedicated to risk and control management. We act as a central hub, connecting various IT divisions and ensuring the alignment of IT activities with overarching risk and compliance policies. Our work spans identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across all IT operations. The Control Office is the crucial link between IT, the business, and external stakeholders, including supervisors like the ECB. This involves not only monitoring and reporting but also proactive risk management and guiding the organization through regulatory compliance. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, characterized by open communication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our team values both professional expertise and a friendly, approachable work atmosphere.

The CITO Control Office supports establishing a risk governance structure that ensures senior management can steer on the right priorities to keep a healthy risk profile and be in control. Working together is the way we work; as 1 results-driven team at Rabobank.

You & your talent

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in regulatory and/or supervisory coordination or IT Risk Management
• Strong consultancy and stakeholder management skills, able to bring clarity to complex topics
• Understanding of IT-relevant regulations such as DORA, BCBS 239, AI Act, EBA guidelines on outsourcing and knowledge of upcoming regulations and proposals such as the Digital Omnibus
• Ability to develop structured, consistent narratives for senior stakeholders
• Experience working in international financial institutions, preferably in an IT or technology-driven environment, or at a consultancy
• A collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a high-paced, regulated context