IT & Cyber Risk Specialist – HQ Brussels

Your Job at a glance

Ready to Shape the Future of Cybersecurity in Banking?

At the heart of BNP Paribas Fortis, the Centre of Expertise Security (CoE Security) drives innovation in secure solutions, designing, implementing, and maintaining trusted, cutting-edge protections for our teams and clients.

As an IT Cyber Risk Manager, you will operate at the core of our cybersecurity strategy, connecting, influencing, and collaborating across the entire bank. Within our ‘Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)’ team, you will work closely with IT and Business Units to redefine Operational Risk Management, with a sharp focus on IT and Cyber Security.

This is not just a risk management role - it’s an opportunity to:

• Engage diverse stakeholders, from technical teams to C-level executives, across all areas of BNP Paribas Fortis.
• Drive creative solutions, transforming complex cyber risks into practical, forward-thinking strategies.
• Shape a resilient future by proactively managing cyber risks to strengthen the bank’s defenses.

If you thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where innovation and collaboration are key, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in banking cybersecurity

And in detail

Your Key Role as IT & Cyber Risk Specialist :

You serve as the critical link between technical risks, business priorities, and strategic decisions, ensuring IT and cybersecurity risks are proactively identified, analyzed, and translated into actionable strategies—fully aligned with the bank’s objectives.

Why this role stands out:

• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Tribes, Functions, and Business Units, clearly articulating risks to both technical teams and leadership—enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Proactive risk intelligence: From Shadow IT exposures to operational vulnerabilities, you assess, prioritize, and drive mitigation, delivering practical solutions that balance security with business continuity.
• Strategic advisory: Provide targeted recommendations to IT and business stakeholders, ensuring risks are managed without compromising operational goals.
• Enterprise-wide alignment: Report risks, trends, and insights to Cyber Security, IT, and Business Management, while sharing best practices across the BNP Paribas Group—reinforcing a unified risk posture.
• Process optimization: Leverage your expertise to refine risk management methods and tools, ensuring they remain efficient, scalable, and future-ready."

Your talents and skills

• Risk-to-Solution Mindset: You break down complex IT and cybersecurity challenges, turning them into clear, actionable insights for leadership—viewing risks as solvable challenges, not just warnings.
• Bank-Specific Acumen: Deep understanding of BNP Paribas Fortis’ businesses, functions, and strategic goals, ensuring risk management aligns with our priorities.
• Technical + Risk Expertise: Hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, architecture, and security, blending technical knowledge with risk awareness to design practical solutions—not just identify risks.
• Multilingual Communication: Fluent in French or Dutch + professional English, with strong written and verbal persuasion skills. You adapt seamlessly between IT, business, and management discussions.
• Practical Framework Application: Proven ability to operationalize IT processes, Cyber Security Management Systems, and control frameworks—ensuring they deliver in practice.
• Certifications & Methodologies: CISSP, CISM, Operational Risk Management, or Agile experience are a plus, but not mandatory.