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Job title
Manager Cyber & IT Risk - Financial Sector
Function
Advisory - Manager
Roles & Responsibilities
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.
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.
Location
Zaventem HQ
Skills & Qualifications
* 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.
We offer
As a certified Top Employer 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.
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Contract type
Permanent
Full time/ Part time
Full-time
Job location
Europe, Belgium, Brussels Office - Zaventem HQ
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of experience required
6 to 10 years
Languages
* English (Very good knowledge)
* Dutch (Very good knowledge)