Operational Risk Manager

Robeco's business departments, and ultimately the Executive Committee (ExCo), are responsible for managing risks resulting from their activities. It is up to us to enable management to be in control and make conscious decisions taking into account the risk/return balance.

We actively support, challenge, and facilitate the business. Responsibilities include active maintenance and development of the Robeco Control Framework through risk assessments, analysis of incidents and supporting management in the monitoring of controls. We provide assurance to Robeco’s clients and other stakeholders through our ISAE reports, SOx reports and in control statements. In the execution of these activities ORM maintains strong relationships within the organization and cooperates with other control functions like Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit.

Position & Requirements

Are you able to juggle a variety of tasks and work in a dynamic environment, liaising with management, (investment) specialists, auditors and other stakeholders? Do you know what the challenges and complexities of an asset manager are? And are you able to translate these challenges into an effective internal control environment?

For this vacancy we are currently looking for an Operational Risk Manager with a strong focus on the internal control environment. A professional with the ability to think in value chains and who has a cultural fit with Robeco; down to earth, hands on and open. We need a pro-active and convincing advisor that can level with management whilst safeguarding alignment with the Robeco framework.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintenance of the Robeco control framework within the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) system.
• Further improvement and structural monitoring of control testing performed by management
• Management reporting on internal control
• Development of training/awareness activities
• Administrative Organization/Internal Control (AO/IC) description; periodical update and process changes
• Coordination of SOx 404 and ISAE 3402 related activities
• First point of contact for the GRC system used by ORM; alignment with key stakeholders including Compliance, Internal Audit, Procurement and IT.

The candidate we are looking for to fulfil this position has the following qualities and skills: 

• > 3years relevant experience, preferable within audit, risk management, processes and controls.
• Audit knowledge / experience is preferred
• An academic background;
• Team player;
• Hands on and result oriented;
• Excellent communication skills, both written, oral and presentational;
• Solid analytical, negotiating and reporting capabilities;
• Organizational skills and ability to structure complex processes and projects;
• Knowledge of assurance frameworks and reporting standards, such as ISAE 3402, SOx 404.
• Professional qualification RE, CISA, RA, CIA, or other international comparable professional audit qualifications would be an advantage
• (ORM) user experience with a GRC system is a preferred