Chief Risk Officer

Chief Risk Officer – EBA CLEARING

EBA CLEARING is a provider of pan‑European payment infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1998, the company is owned by 48 major banks operating across Europe and operates under a country‑neutral governance model. The role can be based in Paris, Brussels or Frankfurt. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the EU and should submit a CV in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise‑wide risk management function, ensuring resilience, security, risk management and compliance across EURO1, STEP2, RT1 and associated value‑added services.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive risk‑management framework and related risk policies, covering operational, information security, cyber, financial and strategic risk, fully aligned with ECB oversight and EU regulatory standards.
• Act as primary liaison between the Company’s Risk Management function and ECB oversight bodies.
• Develop, mentor and organise the Risk Management team, ensuring up‑to‑date skillsets and a proactive risk culture.
• Serve as senior risk advisor to the CEO, Board Risk Committee and internal Heads of Units, acting as a thought leader in risk management.
• Align the Risk Management function with the Company’s strategic direction, conduct horizon scanning on developments in banking, payments, technology and other areas that could impact the Company.
• Evolve risk tolerance frameworks and policies to support innovation within prudent boundaries.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Risk, Economics, Computer Science, Law or a related field with evidence of continuous learning; advanced risk certification is a plus.
• 15+ years in senior risk roles at payment system operators, other financial market infrastructure providers or central banking; experience in major financial institutions is highly valuable.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and oversight processes, the SIPS Regulation and the CPMI‑IOSCO Principles for FMIs; knowledge of CROE and DORA is an advantage.
• Technical expertise in cyber‑resilience, ISO 20022, real‑time payments, EPC rulebooks, and the ability to assess risks and evaluate risk‑mitigation plans.
• Proven leadership across multi‑jurisdictional and multi‑cultural teams; fluent English (minimum C2 level), with French or German an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Systems Thinking – connect micro risks with macro risks and systemic impacts.
• Innovative Pragmatism – balance regulatory compliance with forward‑looking innovation.
• Stakeholder Management – engage effectively with ECB, regulators, Board, management and shareholder banks; effective use of key risk indicators.
• Resilience & Crisis Leadership – calm, structured leadership under stress.
• Ethical Leadership – integrity, independence, accountability, transparency and the ability to challenge constructively.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including external stakeholders.

Success Indicators

• Key risks identified, escalated and managed; ECB oversight feedback on the risk function consistently satisfactory.
• Risk tolerance framework embedded across services.
• Measurable improvements in resilience and user confidence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Attractive benefits package including a wellness and cultural activities budget, meal vouchers and professional development opportunities.
• Training budgets and internal mobility options.
• Flexible work environment, including the option to work from home.
• Well‑being workshops, social events, green initiatives, onboarding support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EBA CLEARING is committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. All recruitment decisions are based solely on the individual’s qualifications, skills and experience along with the job requirements. EBA CLEARING ensures compliance with the principle of non‑discrimination in the recruitment process.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not applicable.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Finance.
• Industry: Banking.

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