Chief Risk Officer (CRO) COO

Are you the one to support countries and regions in building a profitable portfolio within DLL’s Risk Appetite Statement? Are you the innovation catalysator that can effectively team-up up with diverse internal and external stakeholders? Are you able to influence and determine the DLL Risk strategy together with the CCO (Global Business Units) Risk domain and Regional CRO’s? Do you bring the skills and experience to lead and develop a high performing COO (Regions/Countries) CRO Leaders team? Then this is YOUR Place to Be!

Find out more here about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL

Day to day:

In this role, you will determine the Risk strategy for DLL in collaboration with the CCO Risk domain. You and your team ensure direct interaction with DLL's Risk departments on group level and in the regions and countries. All Regional CRO’s have a strong functional reporting line towards you. You act as an independent second line (2LOR) of responsibility department, providing risk & compliance governance and framework, challenging & advising on risk taking and monitoring the risk profile and all relevant (financial and non-financial) risk types.

Next to this, you are able to:

• Serve as member of the CRO MT and Head the COO Risk Team. In addition, you are a member of COO MT and Rabobank MT Credit Risk Management in which you represent DLL’s overall Credit Risk.
• Successfully lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing COO Risk management team, consisting of the Regional CRO’s, Corporate Scorecard Management 2LOR specialist and Corporate Credit Specialist(s) who functionally oversee(s) the Regional Credit & Recovery Specialists. Promote continuous learning and professional growth to enhance the team's capabilities.
• Act as a sparring partner for the EB CRO and other EB members and collaborate closely with senior management, CCO (Global Business Unit) Risk, Rabobank Risk and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management. Represent DLL/DLL Risk in external organizations.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the long-term risk strategy, ensuring significant strategic impact.
• Support countries in building profitable portfolios, engage in the Portfolio Optimization cycle to approve their risk costs budgets, while aligning with (DLL, Regional, Country) Risk Appetite Statements.
• Provide comprehensive support to regions and countries to ensure optimal risk resourcing, and develop next-generation capabilities and skills.
• Chair the Global Credit Committee, actively participate in various risk or other DLL/Rabobank committees and serve ad Supervisory Board member for DLL France and Nordics.
• Submit Country / Regions Non-Bank & Financial Institutions applications and overviews to the Global Risk Committee and (above authority) relevant Rabobank committees for approval and communicate the decisions to the respective stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Regional CROs and Corporate Credit Specialists to enhance the processing and decision-making of non-standard complex transactions from a risk perspective.
• Use delegated authority to approve end-user/dealer applications.
• Successfully manage Risk projects/programs or participate on behalf of Risk/Group Functions in DLL projects or Rabobank projects.
• Ensure the timely and properly execution of all risk assessment elements regarding portfolio management, emerging client risks, climate risk and create awareness on Customer Due Diligence, Treat your Customers Fairly (TCF) (in consultation with Compliance).
• Contribute to the maintenance and monitoring of the Group Risk Policy framework.
• Monitor the overall quality of DLL’s (Credit) portfolio developments for example in terms of the risk costs, FD’s, NPL’s, RRR’s etc. on an aggregated and regional level and challenge regions to initiate mitigating actions if required.
• Monitor all credit risk management activities and provide oversight and direction to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the credit application processes.
• Monitor the quality of the countries and regional risk organizations and initiate enhancements if required also based at operational risk incidents occurred.
• Make a difference and have impact on all levels by proactively taking the lead and influencing people across the internal and external organization.

Essentials:

• Master’s degree , e.g. in business economics
• Excellent (verbal and written) communication skills in English
• At least 15 years of work experience in an international business environment
• Minimum of 15 years experience in Risk Management as well in managing financial risks as also non-financial risks
• Proven credit underwriting experience
• Business experience in DLL’s line of business with high level of client engagement is preferable
• Rabobank experience is an asset
• Excellent track record in creating and leading a high performing team and creating a legacy in an international environment
• Excellent track record in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Strong project/program management experience
• Thought leadership

Competencies

• A transformational, inspiring, inclusive, and empowering leader who can positively impact and influence the organization.
• Is mature, and has authority, independence, know-how. Be representative.
• Effectively uses countervailing power to balance organizational dynamics and foster a strong risk culture.
• Consistently applies high standards and ability to produce high standard end-products.
• Embodies DLL’s values and is equipped with a high amount of cultural sensitivity.
• Cultivates innovation, enjoys meeting new challenges, works agile and knows how to approach multiple hard deadlines.
• Develops talent, grows a learning organization and leads by example.

All members enjoy

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
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Choose wellbeing

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
• Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL

Settling in

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and an honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to know:

• Deadline for application: June 22nd (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
• DLL’s referral program applies
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• For more information, please contact our Talent acquisition partner Dennis van Hoof via dennis.vanhoof@dllgroup.com or Willem Hessels (Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, Europe) via willem.hessels@dllgroup.com

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.