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Head of Financial Risks job in Brussels

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Brussels Athora Holding Ltd.

Job Ref:  R-01737
Employer:  Athora Holding Ltd.
Sector:  Investment
Life Insurance
Reinsurance
Qualifications:  Senior Qualified Actuary
Job Type:  Full Time
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive
Remote:  No

Location

Country:  Belgium
City:  Brussels
Post Code:  Not specified
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Description

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 you!

Your responsibilities

As 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 profile
  • You 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.


What can you expect from us?
  • A dynamic company on a human scale within which you can quickly make a mark.
  • Accessible management, close to the workforce and a warm working atmosphere.
  • Many opportunities for development at Business Unit level or Group.
  • A harmonious balance between professional and private life thanks to generous holidays (min. 39 days a year), flexible working hours and 3 days of homeworking a week.
  • An attractive salary package plus fringe benefits (luncheon vouchers, group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, etc.)
  • Brand new offices that are conducive to cooperation.
  • A central location, accessible by train and public transport, in one of Brussels' liveliest districts.


If you are looking for an organisation with a human face, then you have come to the right address!

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Apply By:
30-06-2024
ref: (R-01737)
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