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Senior Operational Risk Consultant Europe
As Senior Operational Risk Consultant, you will collaborate as a valued partner for all Europe Market and Country/Cluster Management, supporting the countries/clusters in facilitating the delivery of a commercial, forward-looking and future-proof risk management framework.
You will be expected to understand the Europe processes and requirements and to look at operational risk management from an integrated perspective, ensuring alignment between Group strategy and local implementation.
In close alignment with the Global Operational Risk Management Team, the Europe RCF team and your peers, you will establish the appropriate risk management tactics for implementing the DLL Group Operational Risk Management Framework within the Europe, providing the DLL Europe countries/clusters and management with appropriate Operational Risk policies, tools, training and communication.
You will ensure the country/clusters understands its operational risk environment and the current and emerging operational risks inherent therein, quantifying both its appetite and current exposure to those risks and consciously taking mitigating measures commensurate with that appetite.
You will oversee and challenge the design and ongoing operational effectiveness of those mitigating measures via the Europe Market’s Risk & Control Framework, including the delivery of necessary remediation and/or lessons learned following operational incidents, and will ensure the Europe Market takes proactive steps to manage emerging regulatory expectations.
Ultimately, you will enable Europe Management to make timely and well-informed steering decisions based on a clear articulation of the Europe Market’s operational risk position.
The objective of your role is not only to provide assurance and countervailing challenge on the robustness of the operational risk management framework, but also to work as a valued partner with the 1st Line teams in a collaborative manner to improve risk culture and drive continuous risk and efficiency enhancements.
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Day to day:
Participate in a team of Operational Risk SMEs, country/cluster based but aligned to the Europe Market, facilitating the execution of operational risk management with Europe Market, functional and risk lenses.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cooperate with Europe Market and Country/Cluster Management to understand local strategies and imperatives and support the Europe Head of IRM in challenging senior management on strategic decision-making.
- Establish very close engagement and working relationships with local businesses to translate Group Operational Risk strategy and Operational Risk Management Frameworks to the Europe Market and Country/Cluster setting.
- Support and/or act as a point of contact with other Group and/or functions such as Internal Audit, Financial Control, RC&A, Compliance, Legal, etc.
- Support the Group Loan Review, Credit Core and Model Validation functions in executing global initiatives or on-site reviews.
- You will also mentor the Operational Consultants and Junior Operational Risk Consultants.
Change Delivery
- Contribute Europe / local insights to, and directly support, Group-level projects, in particularly close alignment with Group IRM and Group COO, including on the Climate and ESG agenda and related regulations.
Policy Development
- Keep track of and support the development of the operational risk framework, including the impact of updated Global Operational Risk policies and communication, in close collaboration with the Group Operational Risk team and peers.
- Work with 1LOR and Europe Risk teams to establish workable but robust OR policies, standards and procedures at an Europe Market level.
Risk Identification
- Implement and manage all Operational Risk activities, aligned to Group strategy and local requirements, and perform quality assurance, including quality checks, thematic deep dives and periodic maturity assessments.
Risk Management & Reporting
- Proactively intervene and support the risk owners, functions or respective country/cluster where unmitigated risks are identified, being the risk guardian in the organization.
- Provide strong feedback loops to risk and control owners, finding managers, incident reporters, senior management and functions.
- Monitor and drive remedial activities where control weaknesses are identified, working with 1LOR to ensure remedial actions are appropriate and timely.
- Take responsibility for Archer user management and data quality for the country/cluster.
- Establish and report upon clear country/cluster-level operational risk profiles, aligned to functional process execution and Group-level reporting requirements.
- Clearly articulate, report and monitor all material operational risks, including reputational consequences faced by the country/cluster / Europe Market, contributing to a consistent picture of the DLL Group operational risk profile.
- Attend local risk committees as necessary, presenting the operational risk profile and/or risk position on specific topics.
Your work contributes to sustaining a sound risk culture with a customer focus, which should result in a high-quality, effective and efficient risk control framework that safeguards all processes managed within the Europe Market.
Measures:
- Effective and efficient local OR control framework, procedures and processes that optimally support the OR activities.
- Correct implementation and review of local processes to ensure compliance with Group Risk policies, standards and procedures, thereby reducing operational risk.
- Effectiveness and efficiency of the Operational Risk Framework, including proper monitoring, reporting and follow-up to ensure a learning organization.
- Proactive identification and management of relevant local regulatory developments.
All members enjoy
- Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
- Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
- Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs
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“We not only live up to the expectations of our customers for today, but also anticipate their market needs of tomorrow.”
Essentials:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant area such as business economics or similar / numeric discipline
- At least 5 years of working experience in an international business environment
- Experience in the field of Risk Management
- Good track record in managing client and internal stakeholder relationships and capability to influence
- Relevant Professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CIA)
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and guidelines
Extras:
- Policy experience is an asset.
- Applies high standards and ability to produce high standard end-products.
- Takes initiatives, enjoys meeting new challenges, works agile and knows how to approach multiple hard deadlines.
- Proactive/initiative: self-starting and self-organizing, working effectively and efficiently, prioritizing work and anticipating business needs
- Adaptability: flexibility to adapt to changing business conditions
Choose wellbeing
DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.
Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:
- Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
- Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
- Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
- Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities
These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL
Settling in
At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We become from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories. But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.
Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and a honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines. Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.
We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.
Good to know:
- Deadline for application: November 30th (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
- The selection process may involve an assessment
- Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website
- DLL’s referral program applies
- For more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Laura Awan via [email protected]
DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.
DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.
About Us
DLL, a great place to build your career
DLL is a global asset finance company that partners with manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and end users to facilitate access to equipment and technology. Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, we operate in over 25 countries, offering financial solutions across various industries. We are also a 100% subsidiary of our parent company Rabobank, one of the world’s largest financial companies. Join our community of over 6.000 members from 75 nationalities! At DLL, our unique culture — shaped by our values (We put our customers first -Together we achieve more-You can count on me - I challenge myself and others to grow) and behaviors that define us — is at the heart of everything we do.
We offer exciting job opportunities where you feel welcomed, respected and empowered to be your authentic self and share your best ideas. At DLL, we believe in the strength of our diverse perspectives and experiences, which make our global community thrive.
You’ll receive competitive pay, generous benefits, health and wellbeing support, and manage your work-life balance through our hybrid working flexibility.
Our global operations offer you a variety of development opportunities and we encourage you to take on new challenges across our departments, businesses and regions.
Our company strategy emphasizes our commitment to sustainable business and making social impact is part of that as well. Together, we’ll “Partner for a better world” to make a positive impact. Joining DLL, means joining a company that consistently scores higher than the industry average in Employee Engagement surveys. This is also being acknowledged through many Great Place to Work certificates. People who work at DLL, like DLL.
Join us in Partnering for a better world!
