Manager Cyber & IT Risk - Financial Sector

As a Cyber and IT Risk Consultant, you will play a key role in helping financial institutions navigate the complex intersection of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management. You’ll collaborate with a diverse range of clients - from major FMIs and banks to innovative payment providers - while contributing to a culture that values inclusion, diverse perspectives, and work–life balance.

What you will work on:

Client Delivery & Advisory

• Lead cyber and IT risk assessments for financial institutions (e.g., technology, cloud, third‑party risks).
• Design and implement DORA frameworks (risk management, governance, resilience testing, incident handling).
• Advise clients on cybersecurity governance and operating models aligned with regulations (DORA, NIS2, ISO 27001, COBIT).
• Support regulatory compliance through gap analyses, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with CISO, Risk, Compliance, IT, and Audit teams to ensure cohesive delivery.

People & Project Leadership

• Manage projects end‑to‑end, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Coach and empower team members to deliver high‑quality work.
• Share knowledge and contribute to internal training, methodologies, and a supportive team culture.

Business Development & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the growth of KPMG’s FS cyber & IT risk services, with a focus on DORA.
• Support proposals, RFPs, and go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Represent KPMG at events and contribute to articles, webinars, and broader industry discussions.

What do you need:

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Services (banking, insurance, market infrastructures) in areas such as cybersecurity, IT/technology risk, operational risk with ICT focus, or regulatory/compliance roles related to ICT/cyber.
• Strong understanding of key regulations: DORA (must), and ideally NIS2, EBA/EIOPA, ECB/NBB guidelines, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL.
• Experience in project management and leading complex initiatives.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders (CISO, CRO, CIO, etc.) and communicate clearly.
• Strong analytical skills to translate technical or regulatory requirements into practical, actionable solutions.
• Comfortable navigating AI‑related topics, communicating complex concepts clearly, making ethically sound decisions, and adapting to evolving technologies.
• Fluent in English and fluent in Dutch or French.

What can you expect:

As a certified Top Employer we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package with a great number of extra-legal benefits (premium electric company car + charging card, net daily and monthly allowances, bonus, Apple/Android personal device and many other benefits tailored through our cafeteria plan).
• Flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance (picking up kids from school, doctor’s appointment, working from home,…) and the possibility to work from anywhere 20 days per year.
• Comprehensive insurance package including group insurance with full KPMG contributions, hospitalization insurance and optional outpatient options (dental & eye care, medical consultations and registered medication).
• Career development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal goals and aspirations.
• An inclusive, international culture where personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning is fostered.
• A buddy and performance manager to support and guide you throughout your career at KPMG.
• Great team building activities and sport & wellbeing events (Brussels Marathon, Antwerp 10 Miles, 1000 kilometers for KOTK, river clean-ups, plant a tree and many more…) through our Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs.