Risk Expert

Driven by our purpose, Banking for better, for generations to come, we are committed to a sustainable, stable, and secure financial system. Every year, Dutch banks process around 6.6 billion transactions. Only a small fraction of these involve criminal activity, and we are committed to finding and stopping them. As a Risk Expert in Transaction Monitoring in our Innovation, Design & Change department, you will be key to achieving this goal. Do you want to help prevent financial crime and make society safer? If yes, keep reading!

This role offers a unique opportunity where expertise in the Risk domain and execution power come together with a specific focus in the Transaction Monitoring domain. Think of effectuating the Risk Based Approach process, optimizing the department’s risk effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for innovation, related to Transaction Monitoring. 

In this role, you: 

• Act as a subject matter expert in the AML domain, with an emphasis on Risk Management within Transaction Monitoring.  
• Stay up to date on changes in relevant laws, regulations, new technologies, and internal updates to effectively manage the AML domain and respond to significant shifts in the risk landscape. 
• Show persuasive communication skills with senior management and colleagues across the first, second, and third lines of defence, ensuring that risk considerations are effectively communicated and understood. 
• Drive improvements by closely collaborating with relevant stakeholders, leveraging your trusted expertise to lead initiatives that strengthen the organization’s risk management capabilities.

As Risk Expert – Transaction Monitoring, you join the Innovation, Design & Change department and become part of the first line of defence. Within ABN AMRO, this department acts as a Centre of Expertise, making the work within DFC more effective and efficient. The team includes 25 ambitious professionals, with high quality standards and a big commitment to innovation.

At DFC, we keep our lines of contact short and foster an informal culture. We focus on personal development and genuinely care about helping you grow in your career. While we like to keep things informal, we still hold ourselves to high standards to ensure top-quality work. We have transitioned into a future proof business line within the bank, with some of the industry’s thought leaders in the AML field on board. 

• You have 7+ years of work experience in Risk Management. 
• You are a subject matter expert on Transaction Monitoring, AML, FEC or banking products in a TM environment. 
• You have experience translating relevant laws and regulations (such as new guidelines from DNB and AFM, Basel or WWFT) into change initiatives. 
• You have a data-driven mindset and are not afraid to dive into complex Excel sheets. 
• You enjoy handling complex matters independetly. 
• You like sharing your knowledge and skills while coaching other colleagues. 
• You are based in the Netherlands with a valid working permit.  

• This position is open in Scale 11 and Scale 12. The gross monthly salary displayed above (Scale 11) 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. 

Apply now and become a vital part of DFC in the fight against financial crime. If you want more information before applying or have any questions, please contact Annemieke van de Beek via annemieke.van.de.beek@nl.abnamro.com. We look forward to meeting you!

At ABN AMRO, we believe in “Banking for better, for generations to come.” Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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