Head of Financial Risks

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Within the Risk Management division, whose mission is to identify and assess the potential risks that could impact the company and to develop strategies to control and monitor those risks, the Head of Financial Risks will lead financial, liquidity, ALM and hedging risks oversight activities.About ten colleagues make up the team and they are waiting to welcome youYour ResponsibilitiesAs Head of Financial Risks, you have a direct reporting to the CRO and you will work in close collaboration with Athora Belgium stakeholders (CEO, CFO, Investment Office, actuarial and financial controlling functions) as well as with Athora Group Risk, and external asset managers; you are therefore responsible for e.g.:Overseeing, shaping, and managing effectively financial, liquidity, ALM and hedging risks management related processes and activities within Athora Belgium in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders. Guiding Athora Belgium in financial, liquidity, ALM and hedging best practices and appetite setting. Reviewing the effectiveness and appropriateness of internal controls related to financial, liquidity, ALM and hedging risks. Being responsible for assigned aspect related to market and counterparty default risks solvency capital requirements within Athora Belgium (incl. definition of shocks to be applied on new investments products, consistent application of methodologies to perform SCR calculations in line with regulation and Group manuals, and validation of calculations performed). Supporting proactive risk optimisation between assets and liabilities across BEGAAP and Solvency II. Performing 2nd line ALM and liquidity risk deep dives and reviews. Delivering second line opinion on new investments products proposals and intra-group reinsurance transactions from which financial, liquidity, ALM and hedging risks arise. Acting as an expert support for financial/liquidity/ALM/hedging risks modelling, systems choices, policies, guidelines and validations. Preparing governance bodies material (Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Risk Management Committee, Audit & Risk Committee,). Managing a team of 3 high-skilled professionals. Your profileYou have a university degree, in economics, finance or actuarial science. Holding a CFA qualification is a plus. You have at least 10 years' experience in financial risk management incl. derivatives and liquidity risks management, preferably within a life insurance company. You have strong understanding of Solvency II and BEGAAP frameworks, as well as experience with regulatory bodies. You are a native French or Dutch speaker with good command of the other national language and can work in English. You are highly organised and can work to tight deadlines and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. You have strong influencing skills and can build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of seniority. You have strong analytical skills with excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and you are able to produce high quality written presentation materials. You are highly focused and committed to excellence driven to solve problems and deliver highest standards of quality, with the necessary attention to detail. You are a strong team player, who collaborates easily and effectively across functions and with stakeholders to achieve results. Good reasons to join usA permanent employment contract. A company on a human scale within a dynamic group where you can rapidly have an impact. Accessible management close to staff and a pleasant working environment. Many opportunities for development, thanks in particular to our Athora Academy. Balance between professional life and private life with generous holidays (at least 39 days a year), flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ teleworking a week. An attractive salary package plus various fringe benefits. Modern, bright offices conducive to collaboration. A central location in the Porte de Namur district, accessible by train and public transport and with parking facilities available if needed. Last but not least… a sunny terrace, afterworks between colleagues, teambuildings, an annual staff day and many other events to discover… If you are looking for a friendly organisation with a human face and attach value to cooperation and helping one another, you have come to the right address.Apply By Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries Insurance and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Athora Belgium by 2x Get notified about new Head of Risk jobs in Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium . 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