- Utrecht
- Risk Management
- Vast
Senior Operational Risk Manager
Job description
Tridos Investment Management is currently offering an opening for an Operational Risk Manager and a Senior Operational Risk Manager. The (Senior) Operational Risk Manager (ORM) will join the Risk & Compliance team that is part of the Risk & Finance (R&F) department of Triodos Investment Management. The R&F department supports the investment funds and mandates with professional expertise, accounting and back office services for the various investment portfolios. The department is specialized in financial accounting, controlling, legal, tax, risk management and compliance and works in close cooperation with the fund managers and teams of investment managers.
As (Senior) Operational Risk Manager you will be part of the Risk & Compliance team. The team consists of four compliance officers, two financial risk managers, two ORM’s and a head of the department, who all operate functionally and hierarchically independent of the operational and commercial departments, and facilitate the organisation with second line Risk Management & Compliance activities.
The position covers a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. Your focus will be on:
- Contributing to the development of the Operational Risk Management discipline.
- Further develop, implement and roll out the ORM framework.
- Advise and challenge in (e.g. process, project, vendor), Risk and Control Self Assessments.
- Acting as second line challenge on changes to the Risk and Control Framework.
- Challenge the design and operating effectiveness of key controls (testing).
- Provide training and awareness sessions on Operational Risk subjects.
- As Senior: coordinate the activities of the team and make strategic decisions. Monitor and reassure the implementation of mitigating measures.
- Form an independent opinion with respect to operational risks.
- Advise staff and management on operational risks pertaining to new or improved products or processes.
- Advise and monitor the follow-up of audit findings and risk events.
- Report to management on non-financial risks and/or take part in the Non-Financial Risk Committee.
This position requires
- University degree, preferably Risk-oriented.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience Operational Risk Management, Third line Audit or Risk Consultancy for the Operational Risk Manager and a minimum of 5 years for the Senior Operational Risk Manager.
- Broad knowledge of Operational Risk Management, preferably in Investment Management or other financial institution.
- Good command of English, both written and oral.
- Applicants must be living in the Netherlands and be nationals of a European member state or have a valid work permit for the EU.
This is you
- Strong affinity and personal connection with the values and mission of Triodos Investment Management and communicate these and translate them into daily activities.
- You combine an independent opinion allied with a constructive, cooperative attitude, in which the relationship is important, and you are used to taking ownership.
- Working in an international, ambitious and pioneering environment really appeals to you.
- Can work independently, whilst also being a constructive team-player.
- You work efficiently, in a structured and accurate manner, and thrive on obtaining results.
The company
Do you want to be part of an organization that has as mission to make money work for positive social, environmental and cultural change? Money has the power to get things done.
Triodos IM is a globally recognised leader in impact investing. Triodos IM currently manages 12+ funds invested in both Europe and emerging markets. Over the years the business has grown to EUR 6.1 billion. This growth is the result of Triodos IM’s deep market sector insights and knowledge in combination with the sustainability objectives and commitment of our partners. We work with around 220 co-workers; diversity is key which is mirrored in an international group of people where authenticity is valued.