As a Cyber and IT Risk Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in helping financial institutions navigate the complex intersection of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management. We work with a diverse range of clients from the largest FMIS and banks to innovative payment providers.
What will you work on:
Client Delivery & Advisory
Lead cyber and IT risk assessments for financial institutions (e.g., tech, cloud, third-party risks).
Design and implement DORA frameworks (risk management, governance, resilience testing, incident handling).
Advise clients on cybersecurity governance and operating models aligned with regulations (DORA, NIS2, ISO 27001, COBIT).
Support compliance through gap analyses, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
Coordinate across CISO, Risk, Compliance, IT, and Audit teams.
People & Project Leadership
Manage projects end-to-end: planning, budgeting, reporting.
Lead and coach teams to deliver high-quality results.
Share knowledge and contribute to internal training and methodologies.
Business Development & Thought Leadership
Grow KPMG's FS cyber & IT risk services, focusing on DORA.
Support proposals, RFPs, and go-to-market initiatives.
Represent KPMG at events and contribute to articles, webinars, and industry discussions.
What do you need:
~5+ years in Financial Services (banking, insurance, market infrastructures) in areas like: Cybersecurity / IT security, IT or technology risk, Operational risk (ICT focus), Regulatory or compliance for ICT/cyber,...
~ Knowledge of key regulations : DORA (must), plus NIS2, EBA/EIOPA, ECB/NBB, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL.
~ Project management experience and ability to lead complex projects.
~ Comfortable working with senior stakeholders (CISO, CRO, CIO, etc.) and communicating clearly.
~ Strong analytical skills to turn technical/regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
~ You confidently navigate AI topics and are able to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders, make ethically sound decisions and adapt to evolving technologies.
~ Fluent English and fluency in Dutch or French.
What can you expect:
As a certified we offer:
An attractive remuneration package with a great number of extra-legal benefits (premium electric company car + charging card, net daily and monthly allowances, bonus, Apple/Android personal device and many other benefits tailored through our cafeteria plan).
Flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance (picking up kids from school, doctor's appointment, working from home,…) and the possibility to work from anywhere 20 days per year.
Comprehensive insurance package including group insurance with full KPMG contributions, hospitalization insurance and optional outpatient options (dental & eye care, medical consultations and registered medication).
Career development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal goals and aspirations .
An inclusive, international culture where personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning is fostered.
A buddy and performance manager to support and guide you throughout your career at KPMG.
Great team building activities and sport & wellbeing events (Brussels Marathon, Antwerp 10 Miles, 1000 kilometers for KOTK, river clean-ups, plant a tree and many more…) through our & KPMG Foundation programs.