Senior risk manager

Accenture Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for building relationships and driving business growth? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with clients in the financial sector? Are you energized by the opportunity to lead teams, expand networks, and shape the future of risk consulting—while leveraging the latest in Gen AI and banking innovations?

As a Senior Manager in our Risk practice, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint in the financial services sector. Your primary focus will be on business development and client relationship management, helping us grow our presence in risk-related domains. While deep technical risk expertise is not a prerequisite, a strong understanding of the financial sector and regulatory landscape is essential.

• Lead and grow client relationships, especially with CROs and their leadership teams.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging your network and market insights.
• Inspire and manage high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to shape compelling value propositions and deliver impactful solutions.
• Experience in the use of Generative AI and emerging technologies to transform risk functions and unlock new value for clients is an advantage.
• Stay informed on evolving regulatory frameworks and help clients navigate compliance with confidence.
• Represent our firm at industry events and forums, strengthening our brand and visibility.

• Master’s (WO) degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Econometrics, Computer Science or Engineering;
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant consulting experience, either through your work at other consulting firms or through leading operational improvements or business transformation programs;
• Strong experience in Sales/Business Development
• General understanding of the challenges that CROs face, financial risk management and risk modelling concepts
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills, ability to build rapport with CROs and senior risk professionals;
• Motivated self-starter with hands-on attitude, strong problem solving skills;
• Leadership and communication skills to mentor, challenge, advise, and coach team members and foster a team-oriented environment;
• Strong business development skills and relevant network in the CRO functions / community of our (potential) clients;
• Experience from positions such as a senior risk manager is a plus;
• Experience in the use of Gen AI and emerging technologies is a plus;
• CFA / FRM is a plus;
• Fluent verbally and in writing in English, Dutch is a plus.

You will be part of the Risk & Compliance (R&C) team and together with a team of professionals will lead the (financial) risk practice on a daily basis. The team is a highly skilled and motivated team. The R&C team is a global group of Risk and Compliance experts providing Strategy & Consulting services to financial services institutions.

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Besides the work we do for our clients, we’re really proud of our vibrant, diverse workplace culture: we take an agile approach, provide end-to-end services and maintain a realistic mindset. We want to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow - whatever it is you're great at. So, you will always have lots of learning opportunities (formal and informal) to improve your role-specific skills and expertise.

Besides our high-profile, challenging projects and our nurturing work environment, we offer excellent employee benefits, including:

• A flexible transport arrangement that suits your personal situation (electric car or bicycle, flexible budget including NS business card)
• Discount on Accenture shares
• The possibility to work 4 x 9 hours a week