Banking supervisor specialising in financial risks in Amsterdam

As a financial risks expert, your aim is to gain an in-depth understanding of the financial risks that the supervised bank is exposed to, and your ongoing challenge is to identify and mitigate them in good time. You will be working as a member of a joint supervisory team (JST); JST’s are made up of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) staff, European Central Bank (ECB) staff and professionals from other euro area countries. 

As a financial risk expert, your principal responsibilities include: 

• Making analyses and assessing financial trends, risk positions, reports, the structure and effectiveness of management and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Contributing to the annual supervisory review and assessment process with a focus on credit, liquidity, funding, market and interest rate risks and risk management of the institution you supervise.
• Identifying and investigating potential financial vulnerabilities of the institution both at group and intragroup level.
• Assisting in daily supervisory tasks such as the planning, preparation and recording of formal meetings with the institution.
• Liaising with peers and experts internally and externally to identify important outliers that may be relevant for the risk position and management of the institution you supervise. 

You possess excellent analytical skills and you are a quick learner. You are able to separate the essentials from secondary issues. You communicate clearly and look beyond superficial answers; you are able to hold your ground in difficult discussions without jeopardising the relationship. In case of doubt, you insistently continue to ask questions until everything is clear. You are sensitive to the connection between what you do and the outcome you aim to achieve. 

• Master's degree in an analytical subject such as financial economics, business economics or econometrics.
• At least 4 years and maximum 10 years of relevant work experience, e.g. in the area of credit risk modelling, ALM, treasury or general financial risk management at a bank or a comparable organisation.
• The quantitative skills to carry out hands-on analyses.
• Familiar with the theory and the importance of statistical models, relevant regulatory and legislative requirements and the assessment, validation and operation of models at banks.
• Excellent oral communication skills and writing skills, in Dutch or in English.

The European Banks Supervision division (EUBA) supervises those banks in the Netherlands for which the European Central Bank (ECB) bears ultimate supervisory responsibility. The national supervisory authorities carry out the main part of supervisory activities. As a supervisor, you are working close to the heart of the economy, contributing to financial stability and sustainable prosperity in the Netherlands. The division currently employs some 75 professionals across five supervision departments. Cooperation is crucial, with you being a member of a multidisciplinary team of economists, lawyers, auditors, econometricians and IT specialists. The atmosphere is one of openness and team play, and the culture is characterised by drive and professionalism. 

DNB is an integral part of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), composed of the European Central Bank and national competent authorities of 19 Euro area countries. Working for the SSM comprises working for short periods of time abroad in the context of regular business travels, trainings or on-site visits. This is an important characteristic of our jobs complemented by an environment in which wellbeing/work-life balance is enabled. Working for the SSM also implies collaborating in multi-national and -cultural teams and in the context of different national frameworks. Therefore a strong ability to use other EU working languages for business purposes is an asset.

Silvia Caserta, manager, +31 20 524 2079.
Lia van Heerwaarden, recruiter, +31 6 5249 6524. 

In order to bring out the best in our people, we give them the best. We aim to strike the optimal balance between work and home for every staff member. We offer an excellent salary and a modern, flexible package of employment terms and conditions. You will be working on a one-year contract with the prospect of renewal, provided your performance meets the expectations for the position and our organisation has not undergone any changes affecting your job. 

• An annual salary consisting of 13 monthly payments and an 8% holiday based on a 13-month year.
• Your pension entitlements will accrue under an average pay scheme with conditional indexation, with a monthly employee contribution of 6.1%.
• DNB has a 36-hour full-time working week; flexible working hours are possible, depending on your duties.
• DNB is located in the city-centre of Amsterdam and is easily accessible bij public transport.
• DNB is a top-ranking knowledge institute. We want our staff to keep developing, not only to stay on top of their jobs, but also to leverage their talents and skills. This is why we will offer you plenty of opportunities to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. 

Please send in your application no later than 07 June 2017. Your application consists of a CV and a strong motivation letter that realy convinces us, that clearly indicates what your motives are for working with DNB and, if you are living abroad, why you want to move to The Netherlands. 

The application procedure will include extensive vetting, an assessment, an e-assessment and a case study (including a writing assignment and an assessment of your analytical skills). The selection process may involve online screening, using tools like search engines and social media.