Job Description Job Purpose The Risk Manager is responsible for the daily risk management duties of ICE Securities B.V. (Company/ICES) and promotes a risk focused culture, ensures sound risk management and an adequate system of internal control. Responsibilities Risk management of the Company; Safeguarding the Company’s risk management and promoting a risk focused culture in consideration of its organization, business, reputation and its internal and external stakeholders (shareholders, staff, clients, regulators, suppliers); Implementing the risk management framework and internal control system including policies and procedures established by the Board; Ensuring risk management process (on-boarding, monitoring etc.) towards clients is consistently performed; (daily) monitoring of the various risk exposures of the ICES businesses, including risk reporting and intraday exposure monitoring; Defining business requirements and clear specifications for development, upgrades and enhancements to ICES risk infrastructure; Contributing to ad-hoc requests for development and solutions in time-critical situations; Planning, directing, managing all risk activities within the Company; Ensuring control of risk and regulatory responsibilities in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; Ensuring that operational risk assessment system is closely integrated in risk management processes including well documented risk assessments; Reporting to the Board regarding risk matters; Leading by example by upholding high standards of integrity, instilling ICE Core Competencies and at all times, acting in the Company’s best interests; Knowledge and Experience Experience within the broad financial services arena, the successful candidate is required to have had extensive exposure to risk management in the trading environment. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of the Dutch, European and/or international financial services environment and market sectors ICES operates and the relevant regulation (including MiFID) and business practice and developments. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of risk management processes, risk analysis, identifying solutions, using decision making process and systems administration in line with sound risk management policies. Exercising sound judgement, reasonable care, skill and diligence in carrying out his/her powers and duties. The successful candidate will require a strong intellect, proven experience and expertise, good judgement, discretion and is able to appropriately balance between commercial interest and risks. Excellent diplomatic and communication skills. S/he will need a collaborative approach. Understands the importance of providing guidance and oversight that helps management to operate the business more effectively and appropriately handling any concerns. Analytical, able to assimilate information quickly. The ideal candidate will bring clear insights and lucidity of thought and expression to the Board’s deliberations. Challenges effectively and in a non-confrontational manner, independent of mind and sound business judgement. Has the capacity to challenge the Board when s/he believes something is wrong and is prepared to stand his/her ground, if necessary, with the gravitas to deliver their views with authority. A wide perspective on business, financial and risk management issues. Down to earth, personable with an ego that is under control. Mature and flexible, with a rigorous approach to the manager’s duties, combined with the ability to judge when greater involvement may be appropriate. Has high ethical standards, is trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate the financial literacy required for a proper understanding of the Company’s activities and associated risks. Satisfy him/herself as to the integrity of financial information and that controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible