As Risk Manager Policy Oversight (Data privacy, Information Security and Data management), you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Lloyds Bank’s risk management framework and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organisation.
You will lead initiatives that enhance internal controls, oversee risk and compliance processes, and contribute to the bank’s readiness for ECB supervision. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment.
A day in the life of a (Senior) Risk Manager Policy Oversight
09:00 – Review Risk Reports
Start the day by reviewing dashboards and reports on RCSA findings and policy compliance.
10:00 – Stakeholder Meeting
Join a cross-functional meeting with Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to discuss upcoming regulatory changes and their operational impact.
11:30 – Policy Gap Analysis
Analyse internal control documentation and identify areas for improvement or remediation.
13:00 – Lunch & Informal Networking
Connect with colleagues to share insights and foster collaboration.
14:00 – ECB Readiness Workshop
Work with programme teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical steps for implementation.
15:30 – Audit Preparation
Prepare briefing materials for an upcoming internal audit and review quality assurance findings.
16:30 – Opinion Paper Drafting
Draft a short opinion paper summarising observations on risk control effectiveness and recommendations for improvement.
17:30 – Wrap-Up
Update action trackers and plan priorities for the next day.
Which team will you be joining
Are you ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that plays a crucial role in safeguarding our financial stability? Welcome to the Risk Transformation & Analytics team within Non-financial risk department at Lloyds Bank GmbH.
Our team is at the forefront of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure the bank's resilience and success. We are a diverse group of professionals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Key Accountabilities
Risk Function Transformation
Drive the evolution of our risk management framework in the area data privacy, information security and data management to align with supervisory standards.
Internal Control & RCSA Oversight
Identify and remediate gaps in policies, processes, and documentation within the Internal RCSA system.
Quality Assurance
Provide continuous oversight of assigned teams and issue regular opinion papers.
Audit Partnership
Act as a sparring partner for internal and external audits.
Change Leadership
Support the ECB Readiness Programme by translating regulatory expectations into actionable initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with senior leaders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, and business units to embed new legal and regulatory requirements into operational practices.
Required Knowledge and Experience
Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills (German or Dutch and English).
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Ability to develop operational policies and ensure procedures are understood.
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Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
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Familiarity with tools and techniques for managing and monitoring risk processes.
Qualifications
University degree in Law, Economics, or equivalent.
Risk Management or Certified Compliance Officer qualification preferred.
Experience
- Several years in Auditing, Risk & Compliance, or Data Management.
- Strong understanding of integral risk control models and reporting.
- Proven ability to interpret complex information and support decision-making.
Some highlights of our benefits for you!
- 13th-month salary, either paid monthly or once a year in December.
- 30 days PTO (or 240 hours) per year (based on full-time employment).
- Non-contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible working; you can schedule your work hours to meet your personal needs.
Your recruitment process
Apply
Apply to our vacancies by sending your CV and motivation letter to stanley.waccary@lloydsbank.nl, or use the application form on our website. After receiving your application, we'll review it and share a reply as soon as possible.
Introductory call via Teams
After you have submitted your application, our recruiter Stanley Waccary will reach out to you to plan a short introductory chat via Teams.
The first interview
Your first chat with us will take place either online or at our Amsterdam office. The goal of this chat is get to know each other, and see if there's a match with the team, the organisation and the open position.
The second interview
We're excited to have you meet additional collagues. The chat will take place either online or at our Amsterdam office, during which we'll dive deeper into the requirements of the position and the team you'll be joining.
The offer
Congratulations! We're happy to have you as our newest addition to the team. Do you feel the same way? Then you'll receive our offer by email. For most roles, a screening is part of the process. This will take place after accepting the offer.
About Lloyds Bank
Lloyds Bank GmbH is part of Lloyds Banking Group, a financial institution with a large clientele in the UK and other parts of the world. Together with our office in Berlin, we form Lloyds Bank GmbH with its headquarters in Amsterdam and we have over 500 colleagues.
We aim to lead by example in the bold decisions we make as a business, from where and how we invest, to the products and services we offer, and of course the workplace we create. We will search for new ways to work with people, communities and businesses, to always evolve with their needs. And we will never stop innovating to make sustainable, ethical choices easy and rewarding.
At Lloyds Bank GmbH we play an important part in peoples’ lives, by the products we offer, and also how we operate. We finance your mortgage, keep your savings secure and also provide you with a personal loan if you need this. In Amsterdam we do this with an enthusiastic team of approximately 200 colleagues from different nationalities, and with an engagement score of 93%, colleagues find us a real ‘Great Place to Work’!
With our grand ambitions, we are looking for new colleagues who will bring fresh ideas to help us grow!
Are you ready to join our journey?
Have we made you curious, and are you ready to join the team? Please introduce yourself to us in the best way possible and send your application to: stanley.waccary@lloydsbank.nl. A screening is part of the process.
We hope to meet you soon!
Acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated.