Senior Operational Risk Manager

<p><strong><span>Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a growing network of more than 300 fast charging stations across Europe, allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their car with 100% green energy in just 15 minutes. Our mission is to accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility by giving freedom to electric drivers. Our goal is a European network of 1000 fast charging stations in prime locations, where all electric vehicles can charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France and the Netherlands. If you want to make a difference and work in an informal, international scale-up environment with future prospects, then read on!</span></strong><span><span><br/></span><span><br/><br/></span><strong>⚡️</strong><strong>Your role</strong></span></p> <p><span><br/></span></p> <p><span>We are seeking a<strong> Senior Operational Risk Manager</strong> to join our Amsterdam office and expand our Risk &amp; Audit team. Your role will be key in supporting Fastned's growth by implementing robust, scalable risk management and internal control systems that align with our values and risk appetite. Working closely with our Head of Risk &amp; Audit, you will help identify, assess, monitor, and report on non-financial risks, enabling teams across the organization to make informed, risk-based decisions. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to build and enhance risk frameworks in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, collaborating with colleagues from all departments. With a flat structure and diverse challenges, each day will bring new opportunities to make an impact.</span></p> <p><span><br/></span></p> <p><span>You will be empowered to contribute directly, deliver your best work, and shape your role as you develop further. In a nutshell, your key tasks and responsibilities will include:</span></p> <ul><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Raise awareness of risk and control across the organization.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Facilitate risk identification and assessment processes for all departments.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Develop and support risk mitigation strategies.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Ensure the quality and documentation of the risk and control framework, including policies.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Provide risk advice and insights to the Executive team, auditors, and departments in collaboration with the Head of Risk &amp; Audit.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Strengthen monitoring, analysis, and reporting on controls, risks, and incidents.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Collaborate closely with other departments on projects.</span></p></li></ul> <p><span><strong>Electric driving is new territory for you? </strong>No problem! As part of your onboarding, you will participate in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything important about electric mobility and fast charging infrastructure. Become part of Fastned and an exciting, fast-growing industry where you will shape the mobility of the future!</span><span><br/></span><span><br/></span></p> <h3>Requirements</h3> <h3><span><strong>⚡️</strong><strong>Who we are looking for</strong></span><br/></h3> <p><span><br/></span></p> <p><span>For this role we are looking for someone with 6+ years of experience in Operational Risk Management. Taking this into account, our ideal candidate brings along:</span></p> <ul><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and instruments, and their application in various contexts;</span></p></li></ul> <ul><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Analytical, critical thinker with a strategic mindset;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Strong communication, proactive &amp; assertive;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>A genuine interest in the energy transition and Fastned’s mission.</span></p></li></ul> <p><span>Not sure you tick all the boxes, but have a sky-high motivation? Just reach out to us, we’re curious to hear your pitch! </span><span><span><br/></span><span><br/><br/></span><strong>⚡️Join us in building a better future</strong></span><span><br/></span></p> <p><span><br/></span></p> <p><span>We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise &amp; celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits include:</span></p> <ul><li dir="ltr"><p><span>Stock option plan -&gt; we believe in shared value creation;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p><span>A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to