Risk Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium.

📋 Description

• Lead the monitoring of level 1 controls, gathering their outcomes, and providing support to managers.

• Design, plan, and execute level 2 controls utilizing a risk-driven methodology.

• Oversee other level 2 controls conducted within the organization by the group DPO and group CISO, specifically in the realm of EPI Operations BV.

• Assist in the ongoing identification, evaluation, and documentation of risks in the risk register (pertaining to EPI OPs).

• Manage the Key Risk Indicators (related to EPI Ops).

• Establish and track risk mitigation strategies (concerning EPI OPs).

• Contribute to risk reporting provided during the EPI Operations BV Supervisory Board meetings.

• Supervise risk appetite thresholds and ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.

• Engage in initiatives aimed at raising risk and internal control awareness.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the function.

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across the three lines of defense, including the EPI SE Compliance Officer, EPI SE Business Continuity Manager, and EPI SE Chief Risk & Compliance Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Risk Management or Internal Control, preferably within the Payments, Banking, or FinTech sectors.

• Solid understanding of risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO) and the Three Lines of Defense model.

• Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders (such as Compliance, Operations, IT Security, etc.).

• Previous experience in preparing risk dashboards, reports, and summaries suitable for board-level presentation.

• Knowledge of regulatory environments.

• Proficient in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of any additional European language is a significant advantage.

• Familiarity with Jira.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first culture with quarterly and annual all-staff in-person gatherings to foster team connection and collaboration.

• Opportunity to work from another EU country for up to 3 months each year.

• Competitive compensation package, which includes salary, performance bonuses, and other benefits.

• Learning & development budget: €5,000 training budget per year.