Chief Risk Officer

Join to apply for the Chief Risk Officer role at EBA CLEARING 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 operates on a country‑neutral governance model. The role can be based in Paris (France), Brussels (Belgium) or Frankfurt (Germany). Applicants must already be authorised to work in the European Union and must submit a CV in English. Responsibilities Ensure resilience, security, risk management and compliance across EURO1, STEP2, RT1 and associated value‑added services. 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 ECB oversight and EU regulatory standards; act as primary liaison between the company’s Risk Management function and the ECB. Risk Team Management and Development: develop, mentor and organise the Risk Management team, ensuring up‑to‑date skill sets and a proactive risk culture. Risk Leader: serve as senior risk advisor to the CEO, Board Risk Committee and internal heads of units; cultivate a culture of risk awareness within the organisation and challenge counterparts constructively. 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 other areas that could impact the company; evolve risk tolerance, frameworks and policies to support innovation within prudent boundaries. Qualifications Master’s degree in Finance, Risk, Economics, Computer Science, Law or a 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 central banking; experience in major financial institutions is also highly relevant. Strong knowledge of regulatory and oversight processes, including 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 and experience 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 stakeholders. 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. What we offer A competitive salary package and attractive benefits, including a wellness and cultural activities budget, meal tickets, professional development opportunities, training budgets and internal mobility. A flexible work environment, including the option to work from home. Happy workplace initiatives including well‑being workshops, social events, green initiatives, onboarding support and more. Equal Opportunity EBA CLEARING is committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. All recruitment decisions are based solely on the individual’s qualifications, skills and experience alongside the job requirements. EBA CLEARING ensures compliance with the principle of non‑discrimination towards any person in the context of a recruitment procedure. For any questions regarding the interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist. Visit our website for more information and to submit your application via our career portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr