Chief Risk Officer

Chief Risk Officer

EBA CLEARING is a provider of pan‑European payment infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1998, the company is owned by 48 of the major banks operating in Europe and is based on a country‑neutral governance model. The payment systems of EBA CLEARING are pan‑European by design and are developed in close cooperation with the Company’s multinational user community and best‑of‑breed technology partners.

The position may be based in Paris (France), Brussels (Belgium), or Frankfurt (Germany). Applicants must be authorised to work in the European Union and should apply with a CV in English.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise & Regulatory Risk Management: Maintain and update a comprehensive risk management framework and related risk policies, covering operational, information security, cyber, financial, and strategic risk, fully aligned with applicable ECB oversight and EU regulatory standards. Act as primary liaison between the Company’s Risk Management function and the ECB Oversight team.
• Risk Team Management and Development: Develop, mentor and organise the Risk Management team, ensuring up‑to‑date skillsets and a proactive risk culture.
• Risk Leader: Serve as senior risk advisor to the CEO, Board Risk Committee, and internal Heads of Units. Act as thought leader in the domain of Risk and cultivate a culture of risk awareness within the organisation.
• Strategic & Emerging Risk Leadership: Align the Risk Management function with the Company’s current and future strategic direction. Conduct horizon scanning on developments in banking, payments, technology and all other areas that could impact the Company and its services. Evolve risk tolerance, frameworks and policies to support innovation within prudent boundaries.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Risk, Economics, Computer Science, Law or related field with evidence of continuous learning; advanced risk certification is a plus.
• 15+ years in senior risk roles with payment system operators, other financial market infrastructure providers or in central banking. Experience in major financial institutions is highly relevant.
• 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, Company 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 stakeholder engagement.

Success Indicators

• Key risks identified, escalated as required, and well managed.
• ECB oversight feedback on risk function consistently satisfactory.
• Risk Tolerance Framework embedded across services.
• Measurable improvements in resilience and user confidence.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

EBA CLEARING is committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, recognising that individual experience and overall diversity are key strengths. All recruitment decisions are based solely on the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience in line with the job requirements. EBA CLEARING ensures compliance with the principle of non‑discrimination toward any person in the context of a recruitment procedure, access to internships or an in‑company training period in the different countries in which the Company recruits.

Contact

If you have any question regarding the interview process, please let our Talent Acquisition Specialist know. Visit our website to learn more about EBA CLEARING and submit your application via our career portal.

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