Risk Associate - Insurance - Brussels

Our client is a globally recognised insurance and reinsurance company, known for bringing together expertise and innovation to manage complex risks.

For their European entity based in Brussels, they are currently looking for a Risk Associate.

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the risk management framework (second line of defence)
• Monitor and assess operational (non-financial) risks in line with the company's risk appetite
• Actively contribute to RCSA processes and risk reporting
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risks, providing constructive challenge
• Ensure policies and risk frameworks are properly implemented across EEA branches
• Take ownership of risk domains, including monitoring and oversight
• Support the preparation of risk reports for senior management and the CRO
• Contribute to the annual risk plan
• Promote a strong risk culture across the organisation
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Audit and Business teams
• Provide ad hoc support to the CRO and Operational Risk Manager

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or Business
• 3-5 years of experience in Operational Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Audit or similar within Financial Services/Insurance
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
• Experience in a second line of defence function is a strong asset
• Good understanding of ERM frameworks, risk appetite and internal controls
• Hands-on experience with RCSA, incident management and risk reporting
• Exposure to Belgian or EU regulatory environments
• Knowledge of operational resilience, third-party risk (DORA) or information security is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure and present complex information
• Autonomous, well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to challenge stakeholders constructively
• Team player with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset