Senior Sustainability Risk Specialist
At a glance
Are you interested in sustainability, the strategy of the bank and also risk management? You don’t have to choose! As part of the Sustainability Risk Management positioned in Central Risk Management you will help define all at the same time.
We consist of an energetic group of people who share the same drive and vision. Our unique selling point is the diversity in topics and of our colleagues, who come with a background in amongst others sustainability, consultancy and banking.
Currently we are looking for a Senior Sustainability Risk Specialist to join our Sustainability Risk team. Someone who gets inspired and energized by playing a pivotal role in shaping our sustainability risk strategy and ensuring that we manage and mitigate potential risks effectively. Our commitments under the UN Guiding Priciples on Business and Human Rights, Dutch Climate Accord and the Paris Agreement are key in our Daily work.
Working environment
Banking is the business of taking risks. However, which risks are acceptable and which are not? The Sustainability Risk team identifies risks, assesses the risks and addresses them with concrete measures. Moreover, the team is heavily involved in the implementation of sustainable finance regulations.
The Sustainability Risk team is a diverse team and currently consists of eight professionals with a mix of experience in the field of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and risk management. The team works in close cooperation with colleagues from across ABN AMRO, including the Client Units, Group Strategy, Sustainability Centre of Excellence, Finance and Risk Management. We are always available to help each other.
The Sustainability Risk team is part of the Central Risk Management (CRM) department, that is besides sustainability risk, responsible for topics like, risk appetite, stress testing, provisioning, capital allocation and enterprise risk management. This offers you the opportunity to share your knowledge with and contribute to the deliverables of CRM in a broader context and offers you the opportunity to learn more about the wider set-up of risk management. Furthermore, we make time for non-work related activities. We enjoy spontaneous “borrels” (drinks), attending content relevant events and departmental outings, like cleaning the Amsterdam channels. We also work on our vitality together.
Your job
As a Senior Sustainability Risk Specialist your focus area will cover environmental, social risk and governance related risks. Your job includes activities like:
- Conduct in-depth assessments on topics like climate change, biodiversity loss and human rights;
- Collaborate with various departments to develop the sustainability risk policies;
- Provide guidance and expertise to senior management on sustainability risk management;
- Stay up-to-date with sustainability regulations, sectors trends and best practices;
- Define and monitor the sustainability risk appetite;
You work together in a team of sustainability experts and work closely with cross-functional teams across ABN AMRO.
Your profile
You are a team player who is eager to learn and strives for quality. You have strong knowledge of sustainability principles and sector developments. You have effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. The Sustainability Risk Specialist is a professional who is resourceful and possesses a creative and entrepreneurial spirit. You are a self-starter and you like to get things done.
Check your profile:
- University degree
- >8 years of work experience
- Knowledge of sustainability related issues and impact on clients and ABN AMRO
- You are entrepreneurial, proactive, thorough and you have a practical mindset. Complex problems give you energy
- You are flexible and able to work with deadlines
We are offering
A challenging environment where there is a good work-life balance. We offer you the opportunity to develop yourself on hard as well as soft skills. You will have space for entrepreneurship and it is possible to receive responsibilities quickly. There are good opportunities for career growth. We also offer you:
- The gross monthly salary is based on a 36-hour workweek, including vacation pay and a benefit budget.
- A benefit budget that allows you to purchase additional employment benefits. If you choose not to purchase anything, it will be paid out monthly.
- The opportunity to be the best you can be, work flexible hours and lots of room to grow both personally and professionally
- The opportunity to pro-actively work on your vitality and fitness
- A salary based on Hay grade 11 or 12, depending on your experience and skills
- A personal development budget of EUR 1.000 per year
- An annual public transportation pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands
- An excellent pension scheme
Interested?
Do not hesitate to approach us for more details, or apply directly!
For more information please contact Geert-Jan Brinkman at geert-jan.brinkman@nl.abnamro.com (MT CRM) or Bram Kauer at bram.kauer@nl.abnamro.com (Domain Expert Sustainability Risk). We are looking forward to meeting you!
Equal opportunities for all
The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.
Disclaimer external recruitment agencies
External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.
