What will you do?

As an IT risk officer, you will work closely with various departments to identify, assess, and mitigate IT-related risks, helping to safeguard our organization and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Although your day starts with a certain plan in mind you do not mind when these plans change. You easily pivot within the dynamic environment of the IT department. Wether it is an operational IT risk event which requires your attention or providing a quick update on the status of your ongoing initiative, you are up for it! Although no day is the same there are some core activities you will be working on:

Lead the continuous development of our IT Control Framework in our GRC tooling
Conduct risk assessments across the internal IT organization including external services and processes to identify potential risks
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and provide guidance and support to IT colleagues on IT risk related matters.
Monitor and evaluate IT security measures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Lead the periodic Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) process
Lead initiatives which contribute to the enhancement of the IT Risk posture.

Your team

You will be joining the Risk & Security (R&S) team which is part of the engaging Identity, Risk & Security, Quality management (IRSQ) team. Your day-to-day work takes place within R&S together with your 6 colleagues: 1 expertise lead, 3 security officers, 2 IT risk officers, and you, our IT risk officer. As a team we aim to be the security conscious of NIBC. We do so together in an informal and open manner. We all have our own responsibilities, and at the same time, know where to find each other for help and advice when needed.

NIBC as an IT employer

NIBC IT consists out of several domains and together NIBC IT aims to be one of the driving forces behind the digital transformation of our bank, an ongoing process that will profoundly change the relationship with our clients and the way we do business. We are closely connected and have short lines of communication. If you have a good idea today, you may be elaborating it tomorrow. IT is forever changing and so is NIBC and for us to be able to keep on changing, we need sophisticated individuals to help us lead the bank into the future.

NIBC as organization

Founded in 1945 to finance the visionary entrepreneurs who helped rebuilding the Netherlands after the second World War, NIBC was closely collaborating while professionally supporting companies and individuals in realizing their dreams and goals with a sustainable future in mind. As a multicultural midsize bank with a working environment that is best described as dynamic and ambitious, we share a forward-thinking, can-do attitude with our employees and clients which we call our THINK YES mentality. Our corporate values are Professional, Adaptive, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. You will have a direct and meaningful impact on both the bank and its clients. By building our company on optimism and mutual trust, and with our THINK YES mentality, NIBC is an enterprising bank that enables ambitions.

What’s in it for you?

NIBC is an ambitious environment where together we strive to create a fantastic workplace where you feel safe and challenged to be the best version of yourself. This is in line Professional, Adaptive, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial, since you are in the lead of setting the PACE of your career at NIBC. In addition, you receive a competitive salary, plus:

Several ways to support your development personally and professionally, a.o.:

- Personal development budget, to spend at your own discretion

- Professional budget provided by your manager, to develop yourself in your work

- Inhouse learning offering

NIBC embraces the Hybrid way of Working. This means that we support working from home as well as encourage our colleagues to come to the office. NIBC's guideline is to spend at least half of the working time at the office;
Travel expenses or NS Business Card 1st class;
32 holidays (which do not have to be registered);
Excellent pension scheme (26% NIBC contribution);
A voucher to improve your home office;
The opportunity to take ownership and show initiative in your role. We are always open to new ideas, and encourage to use your voice;
The nature of our Grow to Make a Difference program enables you to be in charge of your own development;
Two staff associations: YoungNIBC and MyLeisure;
Vitality program, annual company-wide sports & leisure days;
Monthly internet allowance;
Laptop and a company phone;
Excellent facilities at the office (Coffeecorner, Restaurant, Exchange bar); · Last but not least, a fun workplace in which diversity and inclusion is valued (click here).

What do you bring?

A Bachelor or Master’s Degree (preferably Crisis & Security Management/Computer Science/Business IT & Management) or equivalent experience;
5 - 8 years of work experience in IT risk management, preferably in the financiel industry;
Understanding of relevant regulations and standards (e.g. EBA guidelines, DORA, ISO 2700X, NIST);
Relevant certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent;
Experience conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies;
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
Experience with agile methodology is a plus;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels of the organization;
Ability to work independently aswell as part of a team;
Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

Not ticking off all of the above boxes? If you make it to 7 we highly recommend you to apply.