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As Risk Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that Vandebron grows responsibly and sustainably. You’ll be the go-to person for all things related to risk — from maintaining and improving our risk management framework to advising on strategic projects and regulatory obligations. Vandebron is located in Amsterdam, near the Central Station.

Risk Specialist

At Vandebron, we're transforming the energy landscape, steering away from the conventional to champion sustainability. Join us as our Risk Specialist.
Energy moves you

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the entire risk management function — shaping, expanding, and embedding it further into the business. You’ll have a high level of autonomy while working closely with leadership to keep Vandebron resilient in a fast-changing energy market.

What you will do:

  • Maintain and further implement Vandebron’s risk management framework.
  • Raise awareness about risk management across all departments.
  • Prepare and present the quarterly LERCO risk report, reporting on Vandebron’s risk appetite and several risk categories.
  • Provide proactive input on risk and mitigation strategies for projects, incidents, and business decisions.
  • Take ownership of business resilience, including incident processes and crisis management.
  • Conduct risk analyses across various topics to strengthen business operations.
  • Implement and monitor risk management obligations from regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as point of contact for risk management colleagues at Essent/E.ON (our parent companies), handling their requests and obligations.
You are Essent
  • A university degree, preferably in Risk Management, Finance, or a similar field.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in risk management, ideally within a Dutch organization.
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry (energy, telecom, banking, fintech, or insurance) or a dynamic environment.
We offer you
  • A salary based on your experience between €5,000,- and €6,250,- gross per month, excluding holiday allowance, based on 40 hours per week.
  • An annual bonus based on company performance.
  • 30 paid days off per year to recharge and find inspiration.
  • Work abroad for up to 6 weeks per year (max 4 consecutive weeks, including up to 4 outside the EU).
  • A sabbatical after 3 years (1 month paid + holidays, 2 unpaid).
  • Special leave for personal milestones and an additional day for cultural or religious celebrations.
  • €850 annual learning budget, plus access to in-house Learning & Development programs.
  • A pension scheme to plan for the future.
  • €50 net monthly allowance for phone and Wi-Fi.
  • €200 one-time allowance for your home workspace.
  • A hybrid work setup: split your time between our carbon-neutral Amsterdam office and home.
  • Daily healthy, warm, and vegetarian lunches prepared by our in-house chefs.
  • Free NS Business Card if you live 10km+ from the office.
If you’re as enthusiastic as we are, apply!

Not sure yet or have questions? Feel free to reach out to tommythomassen@vandebron.nl.

At Vandebron, we believe in diversity, inclusiveness, and equal career opportunities. Be your authentic self — and it’s totally okay with us if you don’t mention your gender or date of birth on your resume.

We also care about your privacy and handle your data carefully. Under the GDPR, you are not required to provide us with any information about your health, race/nationality, or religion, and you may also omit your social security number (BSN) and passport photo from your application documents.

About the organization

At Vandebron, we're transforming the energy landscape, steering away from the conventional to champion sustainability. Born in 2014, our journey began with Chapter 1, disrupting the market with a transparent platform connecting consumers directly to local, green energy producers.

Now, in Chapter 2, we are dedicated to ensuring 100% green energy availability, 100% of the time. Think smart solutions — flexible use of wind and solar farms, Smart EV Charging, and efficient energy storage. No waiting around, we actively shape a sustainable future.

Good energy, smart solutions — that's Vandebron.
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Apply Process

  • Step 1 Resume and motivational letter review
    Within 2 weeks we will send you a response.
  • Step 2 Telephone intake
    The Recruitment Business Partner mentioned in the vacancy will contact you and will verify a some details.
  • Step 3 First interview
    First interview online or at our office.
  • Step 4 Second interview
    Second interview online or at our office.
  • Step 5 Job offer
    You will receive an offer from us, and we will discuss this over the phone. Once you accept the offer, you will receive the final contract. Congratulations on your new job at Essent!
The Essential Match (online assessment) may be part of the selection process. Your competencies are objectively compared to the competencies that are important for this specific position.