Director, Head of First Line Risk & Control

MUFG

Amsterdam

2 days ago

Amsterdam

2 days ago

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Director, Head of First Line Risk & Control

MUFG seeks a Director, Head of First Line Risk & Control in Amsterdam. This senior leadership role within the COO domain leads operational risk management, controls, and team development for the European bank. Requires extensive wholesale banking experience and proven expertise in first line risk & control frameworks.

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On-site

Full-time

Director

Operational Risk Management

RCSA

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

operational risk managementRCSAcontrol frameworksGRC systemsrisk data analysisKRI dashboardsBasel Committee standardswholesale bankingregulatory complianceinternal audit practices

Soft Skills

influencingstakeholder managementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcommunicationresilienceintegrityteam leadershipchallenge and engageownership mindset

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the first line risk & control function across MBE
•Define, implement, and enhance FLR&C operating model
•Lead and develop a team of three Risk & Control professionals
•Establish and maintain robust internal control framework aligned with Group ORM framework
•Translate risk policies into practical tools and standards
•Coordinate risk and control inventories across business units
•Drive high-quality RCSA execution
•Oversee Key Control Testing programme and issue tracking
•Provide insightful risk analysis and management information
•Prepare risk and control reporting for governance committees
•Act as primary first line counterpart to COO
•Establish and chair governance forums such as Control Committee
•Build strong first line risk culture
•Partner with senior stakeholders 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 including DEI and CSR

DirectorRisk & ControlOperational RiskWholesale BankingFinancial ServicesMUFGAmsterdamFirst LineControl FrameworkLeadership

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

operational risk managementRCSAcontrol frameworksGRC systemsrisk data analysisKRI dashboardsBasel Committee standardswholesale bankingregulatory complianceinternal audit practices

Soft Skills

influencingstakeholder managementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcommunicationresilienceintegrityteam leadershipchallenge and engageownership mindset

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the first line risk & control function across MBE

•Define, implement, and enhance FLR&C operating model

•Lead and develop a team of three Risk & Control professionals

•Establish and maintain robust internal control framework aligned with Group ORM framework

•Translate risk policies into practical tools and standards

•Coordinate risk and control inventories across business units

•Drive high-quality RCSA execution

•Oversee Key Control Testing programme and issue tracking

•Provide insightful risk analysis and management information

•Prepare risk and control reporting for governance committees

•Act as primary first line counterpart to COO

•Establish and chair governance forums such as Control Committee

•Build strong first line risk culture

•Partner with senior stakeholders 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 including DEI and CSR