Head of Financial Risks – Brussels

Are you ready to lead risk management at the highest level?

Our partner is looking for a Head of Financial Risks to join the Risk Management division in Brussels. In this leadership role, you will oversee financial, liquidity, ALM, and hedging risks while guiding a team of specialists and collaborating with top stakeholders across the business and Group level.

Your Role

As Head of Financial Risks, you will report directly to the CRO and lead a team of 3 professionals. You will work closely with the CEO, CFO, investment teams, actuaries, and Group Risk functions, ensuring best practices in financial risk management while maintaining regulatory compliance and strengthening governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage financial, liquidity, ALM, and hedging risk processes across the company.
• Guide best practices in risk appetite and policies, ensuring alignment with Group frameworks.
• Review and strengthen internal controls for financial and liquidity risk.
• Manage solvency capital requirements (market & counterparty risks), including methodologies and validation.
• Support proactive risk optimisation between assets and liabilities under BEGAAP and Solvency II.
• Deliver second-line opinions on new investment products and reinsurance transactions.

Must Have

• University degree in Economics, Finance, or Actuarial Science; CFA qualification is a plus.
• 10+ years’ experience in financial risk management, including derivatives and liquidity risks, ideally in life insurance.
• Strong knowledge of Solvency II and BEGAAP frameworks; experience with regulatory bodies.
• Native French or Dutch speaker with strong skills in the other national language, plus fluent English.

Nice to have

• Highly organized, able to manage deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders.

What’s in It for You?

✓ Human-scale company within a dynamic international group

✓ Direct impact and visibility at senior level

✓ Accessible leadership and supportive team culture

✓ Generous holidays (39+ days), flexible hours & up to 3 telework days/week

✓ Athora Academy training and development programs

Ongoing professional training & development opportunities