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# Manager Cyber & IT Risk - Financial Sector

- **Company:** KPMG
- **Location:** Zaventem, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://kpmg-career.talent-soft.com/job/job-manager-cyber-it-risk-financial-sector_1335.aspx

## About the Role

* 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., * English (Very good knowledge)
 * Dutch (Very good knowledge)

## Description

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.


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