Strategy Execution & Implementation - Consultant (senior-level)

At a glance

Are you a driven project management expert with a background in consulting? Do you want to make a real impact and take the next step in your career? Look no further than Strategy Execution & Implementation (SE&I), the Centre of Expertise for Change at ABN AMRO Bank. Our team delivers high-quality results by executing complex and impactful change projects, contributing to the realization of the bank-wide strategy. We're looking for Consultants with strong stakeholder management skills who enjoy taking responsibility for a project and project team. Become a trusted advisor for the business and make a real difference at ABN AMRO Bank.

Your first long term assignment will be for the CCOC "Credit Chain Oversight Committee" within Corporate Banking...

Your job

As Consultant (senior-level) in SE&I, you will lead multiple Credits & Data  project form start to finish, ensuring top-notch execution within deadlines and budgets. Specifically for CCOC “Credit Chain Oversight Committee”, you'll bridge the gap between the Oversight Committee and bank initiatives, solving problems and meeting stakeholder needs. You'll provide insight, oversight, and control over end-to-end change, coordinating complex issues and requirements. With strong communication and problem-solving skills, you'll guide us through challenges, ensuring success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading projects, developing project plans, and managing all phases of project execution
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and delivering solutions to any challenges that arise
• Leading a team of Consultants and business experts, sharing best practices and acting as a sparring partner for colleagues within SE&I 
• Organizing and chairing meetings between key project stakeholders to ensure continuous alignment and effective decision making 
• Monitoring progress against project timelines and tracking project risks and issues, dependencies on other programmes, business-as-usual activities, and interdependencies between workstreams
• Reporting project progress and risks to the client (Expressing complex matters in a clear story and presenting appealing, well-designed PowerPoint slide decks to senior management)

Working environment

Join a team of highly skilled and passionate professionals! As a Consultant in our Strategy Execution & Implementation department, you'll be part of the Credits & Data team consisting of 15-25 Consultants. This team has a central role in the Strategy Execution & Implementation department within the COO organization.
Your assignment for the (at least) the next 2 years is within the Credit Chain Oversight Committee (CCOC) team within Corporate Banking. The CCOC is responsible for ensuring proper alignment of the Credit Domain within the bank and driving change in the end-to-end credit chain. In our team, approximately 12 people work together in a hybrid work environment, with frequent communication to solve credit-(chain)-related issues. We help each other to fix things for the greater benefit of the bank.
Located at our Amsterdam head office, you'll occasionally work from our different branches and enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working. Our team is motivated, collaborative, and dedicated to delivering high-quality results. We value innovative thinking, open communication, and a supportive work environment. Join us and make a real difference at ABN AMRO Bank!

Your profile

We're looking for a driven, analytical professional with a hands-on mentality and a passion for continuous improvement. As a proactive team player, you take ownership of your work and use your analytical and independent approach to drive results. Your excellent communication skills and solution-oriented mindset enable you to build strong relationships and manage stakeholders effectively.

In summary, we're seeking a candidate who brings:

• A university level education, 10+ years of relevant work experience; of which a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the world of banking (lending) and/or risk management, preferably with a background in consultancy
• Strong analytical and thinking skills
• Extensive project management experience
• Experience in stakeholder management on both senior and lower levels
• Experience working with different methodologies, such as Agile and Prince2
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent skills in PowerPoint and Excel
• Professional working proficiency in English and preferably in Dutch

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Join our team and help us create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive!

We are offering

Are you looking for an inspiring role that offers continuous learning and development opportunities? Our Consultant role in the Strategy Execution & Implementation team at ABN AMRO Bank gives you the chance to operate at a senior level within the bank, while enjoying exposure to a wide range of topics and being part of our dynamic SE&I team. We trust our team members to take ownership of their work and provide the flexibility to organize your own schedule in a way that achieves the best results for both yourself and the SE&I team. In addition to a challenging and fulfilling role, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• The gross monthly salary displayed above is based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and Benefit Budget. 40 hours is also possible.
• The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary. The Benefit Budget allows you to acquire additional employment benefits. If you make no purchases or reservations in the Benefit Shop in a given month, you are paid one twelfth of your Benefit Budget that month.
• Five weeks of vacation per year. You have the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year.
• Personal development Budget of €1.000 per year, which you can accumulate up to €3.000.
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team).
• An excellent pension scheme.

Interested?

Apply know! If you're passionate about project management / consulting, and are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, we can't wait to hear from you. Join us at Strategy Execution & Implementation, where you'll work on exciting, complex projects and help shape the future of our business.

Looking for more information? Please reach out to Suzanne Drinkhill, Domain Change Lead Data & Credits (suzanne.drinkhill@nl.abnamro.com, +31 (0)6 51 70 23 09) or Zeynep Benek, Head of Change Management and Lean Consultancy teams (zeynep.benek@nl.abnamro.com, +31 6 24 50 71 05).

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency can only submit a resume when invited by a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search for a right candidate. All unsolicited resumes sent to us will be considered property of ABN AMRO BANK N.V. In this case, ABN AMRO will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.