Regulatory and Supervisory Affairs Officer

Regulatory and Supervisory Affairs Officer

Help keep Rabobank demonstrably in control by coordinating regulatory and supervisory engagements within the IT domain, supporting over 150 risk and control professionals in a high‑impact environment.

You & your role

Strengthen regulatory control within the Innovation & IT domain by coordinating supervisory interactions and translating complex regulatory developments into clear, actionable outcomes. As a Regulatory and Supervisory Affairs Officer, you connect stakeholders, ensure consistency in regulatory responses, and support strong, supervisor‑proof narratives in a fast‑moving environment.

Examples from practice

• Coordinating supervisory On-site Inspections (OSI) and Deep Dives 
• Preparing CITO’s contribution to supervisory assessments and questionnaires (e.g. ITRQ, SREP, EC and EBA questionnaires)  
• Monitoring regulatory implementation progress of regulations impacting our CITO domain and report on this via our Quarterly Risk Report 
• Maintaining and developing RegHub content to support regulatory processes and onboarding of stakeholders 

Facts & figures

• 36 hours per week.
• Over 48,000 Rabobank colleagues worldwide.

Top 3 responsibilities

• Coordinate supervisory engagements: Manage the full lifecycle of supervisory meetings, examinations, investigations, and follow‑up actions across CITO 
• Oversee Regulatory Change and Adherence across the CITO domain, monitoring evolving requirements and guiding stakeholders to implement them with consistency and quality. 
• Prepare senior management reporting on the state of regulatory and supervisory activities, and advise MT CITO, Managing Board and Supervisory Board. 

Within Rabobank's CITO (Chief Innovation & Technology Office), there’s a community with over 150 first-line risk & control colleagues. You'll join the Control Office, a team of ca. 35 professionals dedicated to risk and control management. We act as a central hub, connecting various IT divisions and ensuring the alignment of IT activities with overarching risk and compliance policies. Our work spans identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across all IT operations. The Control Office is the crucial link between IT, the business, and external stakeholders, including supervisors like the ECB. This involves not only monitoring and reporting but also proactive risk management and guiding the organization through regulatory compliance. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, characterized by open communication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our team values both professional expertise and a friendly, approachable work atmosphere. 

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of differences. By combining people’s differences, we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you will bring to our team at the CITO Control Office.

The CITO Control Office supports establishing a risk governance structure that ensures senior management can steer on the right priorities to keep a healthy risk profile and be in control. Working together is the way we work; as 1 results-driven team at Rabobank. Speaking of Rabobank: we are a Dutch bank that operates in 38 countries for over 9,500,000 customers. Together with these customers, our members, and partners, we stand side by side to create a world where everyone can access enough healthy food. In the Netherlands, we work to create a country in which people are happy with how they live, work, and do business. 

Work on yourself & the world around you

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That is why we want to invest in you and work together to create a better world. At Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you simultaneously.

This is reflected in your personal development budget, our hybrid work environment, and a good work‑life balance. You also work on banking themes and societal challenges such as digital resilience and technological innovation.

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we are working toward a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. By listening to different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard and supported.

You & your talent

•  5+ years of relevant work experience in regulatory and/or supervisory coordination or IT Risk Management 
• Strong consultancy and stakeholder management skills, able to bring clarity to complex topics 
• Understanding of IT‑relevant regulations such as DORA, BCBS 239, AI Act, EBA guidelines on outsourcing and knowledge of upcoming regulations and proposals such as the Digital Omnibus 
• Ability to develop structured, consistent narratives for senior stakeholders 
• Experience working in international financial institutions, preferably in an IT or technology‑driven environment, or at a consultancy  
• A collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a high‑paced, regulated context 

This is what we offer you

• Salary: Gross monthly salary between EUR 4,931 and EUR 7,043 (scale 09) for a 36-hour work week.
• Extras: a thirteenth month, 8% holiday allowance, and a 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• Development budget: EUR 1,400 development budget per year for your growth and development.
• Hybrid working: a balance between home and office work (possible for most roles).
• Pension: decide for yourself the amount of your personal contribution.