• Contract via Kelly Services for 6 months (extention possible) 40 hours per week
• Salary of €4800-5550 monthly
• Start date: asap
• An international environment where you can learn a lot in challenging projects

Robeco is a well-known global asset manager, based in Rotterdam. She offers an extensive range of active investments, from equities to bonds. Research lies at the heart of everything they do, with a ‘pioneering but cautious’ approach that has been in their DNA since the foundation. The Rotterdamsch Beleggings Consortium, later shortened to Robeco, is founded in Rotterdam in 1929. They believe strongly in sustainability investing, quantitative techniques and constant innovation.

As Investment Engineers, they have placed the acquisition of knowledge at their core ever since their first director said “every investment strategy should be research-driven”. Through the unique integration of three types of research - Fundamental, Sustainable and Quantitative - they can offer ground-breaking investment strategies to their clients.

Robeco's head office is located in the center of Rotterdam in an eye-catching office building. Today, Robeco is fully owned by ORIX Corporation, a Japanese business conglomerate based in Tokyo.

Find out more about Robeco on their website and watch 'The story of Robeco' .

We are currently looking for an Operational Risk Manager, to expand the team, with a focus on internal control topics. A professional with the ability to think in value chains. You are a pro-active and convincing advisor that can level with management while safeguarding alignment with the framework.

The department

The Operational Risk Management (ORM) department reports directly to the CFRO and acts independently of Robeco's commercial functions. You will be part of a team of 7 ambitious and highly skilled risk specialists. Team members have distinct areas of expertise and responsibility and are able to work independently. At the same time the breadth of Robeco’s activities and the relatively small size of the team require teamwork with team members functioning as each other’s backup.

Enterprise risk management demands a broad view on risk at strategic, tactical and operational levels. This requires the ability to operate on (senior) management level and act as a sparring partner on key business topics but also a hands-on mentality and the ability to translate the strategic vision of the department into day to day action.

Robeco's business departments, together with the Executive Committee, are responsible for managing risks resulting from their activities. It is up to the ORM team to enable management to be in control and make conscious decisions taking into account the risk/return balance. They actively support, challenge, and facilitate and control the business.

Maintaining strong relationships within the organization and cooperating with other control functions like Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit is a key factor of this position.

Main responsibilities

• Maintenance of the control framework, through risk assessments and analysis of incidents
• Implementation and monitoring of control testing performed by management
• (Re)design of risk policies and procedures
• Management reporting on internal control
• Provide assurance to Robeco's clients through ISAE reports
• Development of training/awareness activities
• AO/IC description; periodical update and process changes 

We are looking for a down to earth, hands on and open personality. Eager to learn, curiosity and willingness to aim for the highest quality and therewith be of good support and part of the ambition of Robeco.

Required qualities and skills

• At least 8 years of relevant experience
• An academic background with the addition of RA/RE/RO qualification (or equivalent);
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written, oral and presentational;
• Organizational skills and ability to structure complex processes and projects;
• Solid analytical, negotiating and reporting abilities;
• Team player, hands on and result oriented;
• Experience with ISAE 3402 related activities is an advantage.

Robeco offers a professional, dedicated and enthusiastic team in an international, dynamic and rapidly changing environment. It's an environment that welcomes personal input and initiative. Next to this, they offer:

• Competitive salary
• 13th month
• Bonus
• Pension scheme
• Growth and development opportunities
• Internal courses
• Personal training budget

• Reconciling and controlling deferred revenue and unbilled balance sheet positions
• Is responsible for the preparation and analysis of the backlog articulating the movements as compared to the opening balances at the beginning of each year
• Assisting with the preparation and analysis of accurate information as required by external and internal auditors related to billing and revenue recognition
• Maintaining strong financial control and reconciliation of related GL accounts for each entity
• Maintaining adequate system of accounting records and internal controls
• Acting as a functional consultant to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical development
• Assisting in workshops to help describe functional requirements
• Assisting with the design of test plans for end-to-end scenario testing and user acceptance testing
• Performing testing
• Data migration activities
• Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of revenue through the review and processing of contracts and amendments
• Providing the set of standardized monthly deliverables to the Revenue Assurance Manager relating to revenue, deferred revenue and the backlog
• Assisting with the in-depth variance analyses of revenue and deferred revenue current periods vs. prior periods

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent people manager
• Strong financial analytical skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Optimisation of reporting / end user focus
• Must be able to interact effectively at various levels and with business units worldwide
• Excellent time management and priority setting skills
• Team spirit and collaborative working approach, able to lead and motivate others
• University degree in Finance or related
• Strong accounting knowledge, formal qualification is an asset
• At least 3 years of finance experience in a multinational/commercial environment
• Experience in system implementation is an asset
• Fluency in English both written and verbal. Other relevant language is an asset (French, German, Spanish, Dutch
• Understanding of the principles of Accounting

• Salary between €2.800,- and €3.200,- (depending on your experience)
• Large international company
• Great working place
• A full-time position of 40 hours a week
• Young and dynamic team
• Working in an international environment with an international team
• Coaching and development on the job

• Accurately manage data within MS Dynamics AX and Exact as described above
• Item setup: Set up Items, make changes and control interfaced information. Document and maintain process flows and develop any internal and external training material required
• Pricing: Create and maintain Sales Price List (Base Prices). Document and maintain Process Flows
• Other tables: create and maintain user tables such as segmentation, item groups, item categories etc. Document and maintain Process Flows
• Customer facing documents: create and maintain training documents, checklists and smart forms to support internal customers and help improving the input FTR
• Work closely with other employees (purchasing, product management, sales, logistics, OPMs, and IT) as needed to resolve questions, issues, etc. Process requests via the ticketing system in various topics - within the agreed timelines
• Work with manufacturing locations and vendors to resolve missing data issues so that items, vendors, costs changes and BOM changes can be processed in a timely fashion
• Hold internal assets and vendors accountable for providing accurate information
• Run system reports and distribute to appropriate personnel
• Ongoing data clean up and entry of additional data
• Propose solutions to complex master data related questions for projects
• Decide upon and execute improvement activities
• Propose process and operational improvements when needed
• Actively share knowledge and best practices
• Support colleagues in doubt, and ask for help when in doubt
• Develop a complete understanding of Life Fitness' MS Dynamics AX and Exact Systems as it relates to the job duties

• Bachelor or Masters Degree
• Several years of working experience in a Master Data Management role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Dutch and English
• Previous experience using MS Dynamics AX, Exact would be a nice to have
• Thorough working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to uptake new application software and train end-users accordingly
• Must be a team player and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact across the organization
• Outstanding analytical skills
  

• Interesting global Manager Master Data Specialist role
• Nice salary package which depends on working experience
• Working for a flexible organisation where you will be part of a dynamic and professional global team