Senior Advisor - Operational Risk & Internal Control (Financial Services)

Position description

Job title

Senior Advisor - Operational Risk & Internal Control (Financial Services)

Function

Advisory - Senior Advisor

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a high-potential operational risk professional to help modernize and strengthen ourclient’s risk and internal control frameworks across our Financial Services (FS) activities (both banks and insurance companies). You will act as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders, driving pragmatic, data-driven improvements in how we identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate non-financial risks (NFR). This role combines hands-on delivery with thought leadership and offers a path to people and/or portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance core operational risk management activities:Designing, implementing, maintaining and improving Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)Risk Appetite and Key Risk Indicators (KRI) framework design and monitoringIncident and loss event management (root cause analysis, remediation tracking)Scenario analysis and stress testing for operational risk
• Drive next-generation initiatives:Third-party and outsourcing risk management (including concentration and contractual risk)Operational resilience (impact tolerances, mapping, testing), including ICT risk managementTrain clients on risk cultureAssist in performing assessments of risk cultureHorizon scanning for emerging regulatory expectations; translate into actionable plans
• Modernize risk and control frameworks for clients:Rationalize and optimize control libraries; reduce duplication and improve effectivenessApply automation and AI/analytics to risk monitoring and control testing where viableDesign and implement control assurance approaches integrated with GRC tooling
• Partner with stakeholders:Advise client’s on risk-based decision making and control designPrepare and deliver risk reporting to senior management and committees of our clientsSupport audits, regulatory engagements, and remediation programs at our clients
• Contribute to governance and continuous improvement:Develop policies, standards, and methodology documentsCoach junior team members and foster a strong risk cultureAssist in go-to-market initiatives to further develop the business

Location

Zaventem HQ

Skills & Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in operational risk and internal control within Financial Services
• Hands-on expertise with:RCSA facilitation and methodology, including experience with GRC-toolingRisk Appetite and KRI framework design, thresholds, and dashboardsIncident management processes and tooling; root cause analysisScenario analysis, including severity/frequency estimation and control effectivenessTesting of controls
• Strong understanding of:Third-party risk frameworks and due diligenceOperational resilience concepts (critical services, mapping, impact tolerances, testing)ICT and cyber risk basics; alignment with frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) is a plusConduct & culture risk indicators and supervisory expectationsRelevant regulations and guidelines as applicable to your market
• Experience with GRC platforms and data/reporting tools
• Exposure to AI/automation use cases in risk and control testing or continuous monitoring
• Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret risk data, trends, and control effectiveness
• Excellent documentation and policy writing; clear and concise risk reports and memos
• Organized with particular attention to financial hygiene of the projects (timely filling out of timesheets, keeping the planning up-to-date, attending all mandatory training, sending out invoices at correct day rates on a monthly basis)
• Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory, French is a plus
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Finance, B

We offer

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.

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