Senior BCBS239 Program Manager

At a glance

Do you want to be part of the Data Revolution in the banking industry? Do you have a strong passion for data and do you agree that data is at the core of creating value for customers? Does working in a complex environment energize you? Then come help us unlock the power of data at the Central Data Office (CDO) of ABN AMRO! 😊

You help realise the delivery of the ABN AMRO Strategy: a Personal Bank in a Digital Age. You ensure that the entire bank follows the correct route towards a fully data driven organisation. From shaping new concepts to designing and guiding data management initiatives. You are able to quickly submerge yourself in a brand-new initiative, shape, socialise and ensure it is properly anchored for successful execution.

Your job

You are a seasoned Program Manager with a proven track record in the financial service industry and regulatory compliance programs in complex environments. This role is pivotal in driving organisational transformation to meet the regulatory principles for BCBS239 which forms the foundation of the ABN AMRO Data Management journey.

Key responsibilities are:

• Oversee and manage the BCBS239 compliance program – ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and timelines;
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams across ABN AMRO N.V. (including its subsidiaries and entities);
• Act as primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders – ensuring clear communication, reporting on program progress, risks and issues, and manage audit and regulatory reviews;
• Establish an effective culture focussed on results with an unambiguous way of working for BCBS239 within the Program team, Central Data Office and stakeholders (e.g. Data Domains and Report/Model/Use Case Owners);
• Develop and prepare executive decision making for the Executive Board and Supervisory Board;
• Lead change management initiatives to facilitate the successful adoption of BCBS239 practices and processes;

Explore and implement best practices to enhance compliance efforts. Your profile demonstrates clear experience in the field of Data & Analytics, with a solid track record of program management of regulatory trajectories – specific to BCBS239. You are a natural leader that is result-oriented, data-driven, self-steering, and has the ability to translate regulatory requirements into action. You are committed to developing and mentoring your team to achieve high performance.

Working environment

You operate in the following organisation:

• You are part of the Central Data Office;
• You interact with other departments in the Central Data Office to ensure BCBS239 approach is set and requirements are fulfilled;
• You interact with Data Domains to implement the BCBS239 approach;
• You interact with Report/Model/Use Case Owners to implement the BCBS239 approach;
• You interact with the Program Board members to ensure they are informed and effective decision making takes place;
• You interact with the Joint Supervisory Board to ensure progress is made transparent and requirements are managed.

We work in an open and transparent where your opinion is valued and dialogue is encouraged. The team is diverse with regards to culture, experience and age. The atmosphere is lively and informal, closely monitoring a safe environment where everyone is able to share their thoughts, feelings and worries. It is normal to make mistakes and we aim to help each other grow better as learning is one of our main focuses.

The team you become part of is in constant collaboration with all business lines, international branches and subsidiaries of the bank. We all work together at the frontier of the largest data revolution in the banking industry and with the core value-assets of the organization.

Your profile

• 10+ Experience in Program Management
• Worked extensively in complex environments within the Financial Service Industry
• Strong analytical capabilities to assess risks, identify gaps in compliance, and propose effective solutions
• Experience in engaging with regulatory bodies and representing the organization in compliance discussions and audits
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in implementing BCBS239 standards
• Experience in regulatory compliance projects
• Demonstrates knowledge of BCBS239 principles, including practical experience in implementation
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing (international) multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and (written and verbal) communication abilities to influence and manage across organisational levels
• Experience with program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP, Prince2) and tools (JIRA)

We are offering

• The gross monthly salary displayed above is based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget.
• The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary. The Benefit Budget allows you to acquire additional employment benefits. If you make no purchases or reservations in the Benefit Shop in a given month, you are paid one twelfth of your Benefit Budget that month.
• Five weeks of vacation per year. You have 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.

Interested?

Are you interested? Please respond to this vacancy. For any questions, please reach out to Bart Wiegmann (bart.wiegmann@nl.abnamro.com). We would love to meet you!

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

“Het mooiste aan m’n werk? Dat ik elke dag met zeer diverse, ambitieuze mensen moeilijke strategievraagstukken mag oplossen.”
Carlin Verweijen, Strategy Consultant