Chief Risk Officer (m|f|x) Frankfurt

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 based on a country-neutral governance model. The payment systems of EBA CLEARING are pan-European by design and desire: they are developed in close co-operation with the Company’s multinational user community and best-of-breed technology partners. 

Before applying for this position, which can be based in either Paris (France), Brussels (Belgium), or Frankfurt (Germany), please ensure that you are already authorised to work in the European Union. Please apply with a CV in English. 

Join our team of smart and curious people from all over the world and help us shape the future of pan-European payments. 

 

The position  

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide risk management function of EBA CLEARING, ensuring resilience, security, risk management and compliance across EURO1, STEP2, RT1 and associated value-added services. As a provider of two provider of two systemically important payment systems overseen by the European Central Bank (ECB), EBA CLEARING is seeking a CRO capable of balancing operational integrity with strategic foresight amid changing regulations, technology, and competitive dynamics.  

Aufgaben

• Enterprise & Regulatory Risk Management:  Maintain and update a comprehensive risk management framework and related risk policies, covering amongst others operational, information security, cyber, financial, and strategic risk, fully aligned with applicable ECB oversight and EU regulatory standards. Act as primary liaison between the Company’s Risk Management function and the ECB Oversight team.   
• Risk Team Management and Development: develop, mentor and organise the Risk Management team, ensuring up-to-date skillsets and a proactive risk culture.  

• Risk Leader: Serve as senior risk advisor to the CEO, Board Risk Committee, and internal Heads of Units. Act as thought leader in the domain of Risk. Cultivate a culture of risk awareness within the organisation. 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 all other areas that could impact the Company and its services. Evolve risk tolerance, frameworks and policies supporting innovation within prudent boundaries.  

Profil / Ihre Qualifikation / Ihre Persönlichkeit:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Risk, Economics, Computer Science, Law or 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 in central banking. Experience in major financial institutions is also highly relevant.   

• Strong knowledge of regulatory and oversight processes, 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 advantageous 

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  

Das erwartet Sie

At EBA CLEARING, we develop ideas together, within and across teams and with our stakeholders, and we are ready to adapt whenever needed. The projects awaiting you will give you the opportunity to learn, excel and grow. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we want to contribute to the well-being of our staff at work and beyond with:   

• a competitive salary package  
• attractive benefits package including a wellness and cultural activities budget and meal tickets  
• professional development opportunities, including 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  

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Standort

Neue Mainzer Straße 28, D-60311 Frankfurt