RDARR (Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting) Senior Specialist (m/f/d)

1. Accountability for BCBS 239 / RDARR Compliance (1LoD)

• Full 1LoD ownership of RDARR principles, including
  • Ownership of Ambition Level, Standards aligned to Policy and RDARR Governance
  • RDARR Guardrails for Architecture & Infrastructure
  • Data quality and Data lineage
  • Aggregation capabilities and Reporting controls.
• Ensure RDARR is embedded in BAU, not a parallel compliance process
• Sign off (or provide accountable input into) RDARR self‑assessments, ECB follow‑up actions and remediation evidence packs

• Understand and assure risk data flows from source to report (Front‑office systems, Reference and counterparty data, Finance / GL integration)
• Ensure clear data ownership and stewardship in 1LoD, robust data models aligned to risk taxonomy and sustainable aggregation (no manual “bridges” or Excel fixes)

3. Data Quality & Controls (1LoD)

• Ensure the implementation of preventive and detective controls (input, reconciliation and change controls)over risk data
• Ensure embedment of ownership of  1LoD data quality KPIs, thresholds and remediation
• Ensure issues are logged, root‑caused and fixed structurally (not repeatedly waived)

4. Architecture & Change

• Act as business owner for RDARR‑relevant architecture
• Work with Data / Technology / Transformation to ensure strategic data platforms are used and tactical solutions are time‑bound and exited
• Key role in core banking / risk platform transformations and data warehouse programs

5. Regulatory Engagement & Inspections

• Primary 1LoD interlocutor for ECB JST deep dives on RDARR, On‑site inspections (OSI) and horizontal reviews
• Able to explain architecture, data flows and controls without escalation and demonstrate management ownership

6. Remediation Leadership

• Own RDARR remediation plans in 1LoD with clear actions, realistic timelines and management sponsorship
• Track delivery and effectiveness and prevents “endless remediation cycles”
• Monitoring data quality, governance and validity
• Management of data-driven decisions and initiatives

• Substantial practical experience in Risk management, Finance data, Regulatory programmes, Large‑scale data transformations
• Hands‑on exposure to ECB supervision or SREP, BCBS 239 remediation, OSIs or TRIM‑like reviews
• Strong understanding of Risk types (credit, market, liquidity, IRRBB), Data architecture & data lineage, Aggregation logic and reconciliations
• Ability to operate across Business, Risk, Finance, IT
• Resilient under regulatory challenge
• Credible senior counterpart to ECB/JST
• Very good understanding of data governance and control
• Promotion of data literacy in the organization
• Structured, evidence‑driven communicator

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