Manager Cyber & IT Risk - Financial Sector

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 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 Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs.