Freelance Non-financial Risk Officer

Our client is an international financial services company.

As a Non-Financial Risk Officer, you will support the team in the management and monitoring of operational and non-financial risks across the organization.Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing risk assessments across operational and non-financial risk domains.
• Supporting the implementation and operationalization of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) requirements.
• Executing controls, testing activities and documenting results.
• Monitoring risk appetite metrics and reporting risk movements to management.
• Contributing to the identification, assessment and mitigation of operational risks.
• Supporting risk reporting activities for senior management and relevant governance committees.
• Assessing risks related to information security, operational resilience and emerging technologies, including AI-related risks.
• Following up on remediation plans and ensuring timely implementation of agreed actions.
• Preparing risk documentation, policies and governance materials.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Risk, IT, Operations, Security and Compliance functions.
• Supporting communication and change management initiatives linked to risk programs and regulatory requirements.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Operational Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Enterprise Risk Management or a similar function within Insurance, Banking or Financial Services.
• Proven hands-on experience conducting risk assessments and control testing.
• Practical exposure to DORA implementation, operational resilience or ICT risk management.
• Good understanding of operational risk frameworks, risk appetite monitoring and governance processes.
• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders and presenting risk-related information.
• Familiarity with information security, technology risk and emerging AI-related risk considerations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to work autonomously and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.