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Head of IT & Cyber Risk Management Team - Region Brussels

Last update 26.03.2025
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YOUR JOB IN A NUTSHELL

The BNP Paribas Fortis Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) department supports IT and Business Units to develop adequate solutions on operational risk management practices, focusing but not restricted to Information Security. As Head of the IT and Cyber Risk Management team you lead our team of 6 experts, who are dedicated to identifying, advising, consulting, monitoring and reporting on IT and Cyber risks to minimize overall IT risk exposure at an optimize cost.

AND IN DETAIL

  • You are responsible for the people management and overall team organization. You enable the organization and planning of the team following the Agile methodology and principles.
  • You grow your team members by coaching, challenging and stretching them. Empowering, giving and receiving feedback, creating open and respectful culture is key for you.
  • You continuously seek to optimize process, procedures, communication, tools and to facilitate interactions with other internal and group risk management stakeholders.
  • You become the Agile Process Owner of the IT Risk Management and are responsible for the good implementation of the IT and Cyber Risk Management practice.
  • You animate the IT risk management community.
  • You are the guardian of the quality of the IT Risk Registry and the Shadow IT inventory.
  • You establish clear roles and responsibilities (RACI) for the security activities on information assets and support the deployment of the Group security classification tool.
  • You deliver advice and support on IT risk management to internal customers (IT and Business), challenge IT risk assessments, propose actions to mitigate IT risks.
  • You are responsible for the accurate reporting of the IT and Cyber Risk management exposure of the bank towards the risk owners but also the different IT Risk and Cyber Security governance bodies.
  • You will report to the IT Risk Officer.

YOUR TALENTS AND COMPETENCES 

  • As a natural servant leader, you inspire and motivate others, fostering a culture of growth and development that helps your team members reach their full potential.
  • You build strong relationships with your team and with your stakeholders, facilitating collaboration, team spirit and open communication to drive results.
  • You're highly organized and able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with ease, even in a fast-paced environment.
  • With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you can articulate and synthetize complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, inspiring confidence and commitment.
  • You have experience on different domains of IT infrastructure, architecture and security, and can combine them with a keen sense of risk monitoring and mitigation.
  • With a deep understanding of cybersecurity threats and trends, you can develop and implement effective risk management strategies that protect our organization's assets and reputation.
  • You are fluent in French, Dutch and English.
  • You have basic Microsoft Excel skills and are ready to learn how to use Service Now GRC instance.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

OUR IMPACT

We strongly believe in the positive impact that the financial sector can have on the world. BNP Paribas Fortis offers sustainable and responsible investment products and solutions and encourages social entrepreneurship. Together with our customers, we are working towards a better future every day.

YOUR CAREER PERSPECTIVES

Throughout your career at BNP Paribas Fortis, you will benefit from the personal support of a career advisor who will help you define your skills and prospects for the future. 

OUR OFFER

In addition to your remuneration and benefits (meal vouchers, insurance, holidays), we offer flexible salary options, allowing you to convert part of your salary into personalised benefits (phone use, IT equipment, transport, etc.).

OUR ENGAGEMENT

At BNP Paribas Fortis, we want to attract and retain all talent, whatever their gender, age, background or sexual orientation, and irrespective of whether they are living with a disability, as every person has their own experiences and their own identity. All of our full-time vacancies are also open to candidates wishing to work on an 80% or 90% full-time equivalent basis. 

TEMPTED BY THE CHALLENGE?

A first selection is made based on your CV and motivation letter. Are we convinced that you are the right candidate? Then we will contact you.

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