Amsterdam
14 May 2026
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Director, Head of First Line Risk & Control

MUFG

Director, Head of First Line Risk & Control

Director, Head of First Line Risk & Control role at MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. in Amsterdam. Leads first line operational risk and control framework, reports to COO, manages a team of three. Requires extensive wholesale banking experience and proven leadership in risk & control.

On-siteFull-timeDirectorRCSAControl Frameworks

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director, Head of First Line Risk & Control

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
RCSAcontrol frameworksissue remediationoperational risk (Basel Committee standards)risk dataKRIsdashboardsGRC systemsregulatory complianceinternal audit
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder managementinfluencingpragmatic decision-makinganalytical thinkingproblem-solvingresilienceclear communicationhigh integrityownership mindset

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the effectiveness of first line operational risk and control practices across MBE
  • Define, implement, and continuously enhance the FLR&C operating model
  • Lead and develop a team of three Risk & Control professionals
  • Establish and maintain a robust internal control framework aligned with the Group ORM framework
  • Translate risk policies into practical tools and templates
  • Coordinate and maintain risk and control inventories
  • Drive high-quality RCSA execution
  • Take ownership of the Key Control Testing (KCT) programme
  • Oversee issue and remediation management
  • Provide insightful risk analysis and management information
  • Prepare and deliver risk and control reporting to governance committees
  • Act as primary first line counterpart to the COO on risk and control
  • Establish and chair governance forums such as the Control Committee
  • Build a strong first line risk culture
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to provide challenge and support on strategic initiatives
  • Collaborate with second line Risk and Audit
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations
  • Lead talent development and succession planning
  • Promote MUFG's values-led culture
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