Chief Risk Officer (m f x)

EBA CLEARING is a provider of pan-European payment infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1998, the company is owned by 48 of the major banksoperatingin 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, whichcan bebased ineitherParis (France),Brussels (Belgium), or Frankfurt (Germany),please ensure that you are alreadyauthorisedto work in the European Union. Please apply with a CV in English.

Join our team of smart and curious people from all over the worldand helpusshape the future of pan-European payments.

The position

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO)is responsible forleading the enterprise-wide risk management function of EBA CLEARING, ensuring resilience, security, riskmanagement andcompliance across EURO1, STEP2, RT1 and associated value-added services. As aprovider of twoprovider of twosystemically important payment systemsoverseen by the European Central Bank (ECB), EBA CLEARINGisseekinga CRO capable of balancing operational integrity with strategic foresight amid changing regulations, technology, and competitive dynamics.

• Enterprise & Regulatory RiskManagement:Maintainand updateacomprehensive risk management frameworkand relatedrisk policies,coveringamongst othersoperational,information security,cyber,financial,and strategic risk, fully aligned withapplicableECB oversight and EU regulatory standards.Act asprimaryliaison between the Company'sRiskManagementfunction and theECB Oversight team.
• Risk Leader:Serve asseniorriskadvisor to the CEO,Board Risk Committee,andinternalHeadsofUnits.Act as thought leader in the domain of Risk.Cultivate a culture of risk awareness within the organisation.Challengecounterparts constructively.
• Strategic & Emerging Risk Leadership:AligntheRisk Management functionwiththeCompany'scurrent and future strategic direction.Conduct horizon scanning ondevelopmentsinbanking,payments,technologyandallother areasthatcould impacttheCompanyand its services. Evolve risk tolerance,frameworksand policiessupporting innovation within prudent boundaries.
• Master's degree in Finance, Risk, Economics, Computer Science,Lawor related fieldwithevidence ofcontinuouslearning; advancedrisk certificationis a plus.
• 15+ years inseniorrisk roles with payment systemoperators,otherfinancialmarket infrastructureproviders or in central banking.Experiencein major financialinstitutionsis also highly relevant.
• Strong knowledge ofregulatory andoversight processes,theSIPSRegulationandtheCPMI-IOSCO Principles for FMIs. Knowledge ofCROE and DORAis anadvantage.
• Technicalexpertisein cyber-resilience, ISO 20022, real-time payments,EPC rulebooks,and the abilityand experienceto assessrisks andevaluaterisk mitigationplans.
• Proven leadership across multi-jurisdictionaland multi-culturalteams; fluent English(minimumC2 level), with French or Germanadvantageous

Core Competencies

• Strategic Systems Thinking - Connect microrisks withmacrorisks andsystemic impacts.
• Innovative Pragmatism - Balance regulatory compliance with forward-looking innovation.
• Stakeholder Management - Engage effectively with ECB, regulators,Board,Companymanagementand shareholder banks.Effective use of Key Risk Indicators.
• Resilience & Crisis Leadership - Calm, structured leadership under stress.
• EthicalLeadership- Integrity, independence,accountability,transparencyand the ability to challenge constructively.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including external stakeholders.

Success Indicators

• Key Risksidentified, escalated asrequired,andwellmanaged
• ECBoversightfeedbackon risk functionconsistently satisfactory.
• RiskToleranceFramework embedded across services.
• Measurable improvements in resilience and user confidence

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,exceland grow. Our people are our mostvaluable 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 awellnessand cultural activities budget and meal tickets
• professional development opportunities,including training budgets and internal mobility
• a flexible work environment including theoptionto work from home
• happy workplace initiatives including well-being workshops, social events, green initiatives, onboarding support and more