Athora

Financial Risk Expert

Athora  •  Brussels, BE (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job 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, we are looking for a financial risk expert who will act as an expert in developing, maintaining, and supporting the financial risk management framework—especially for investment and credit risks.
About ten colleagues make up the whole Risk team and they are waiting to welcome you!

Your responsibilities:


As Financial Risk Expert, you are responsible for e.g.:

  • Leading, maintaining and developing the financial risk management framework with a clear focus on the investment and credit risks (policies, key risk indicators, limits).
  • Engaging with financial risk owners to seek implementation of related framework.
  • Being responsible for the stress and scenario testing framework related to financial risks.
  • Being responsible for the Market Risk SCR review performed by the second line.
  • Monitoring and reporting Management Information to local and Group governance.
  • Providing risk opinions on financial risks and new investments.
  • Contributing to the ORSA process and reporting write-up.

Your profile:

  • You hold of a Master in economics, finance or actuarial science or the equivalent experience.
  • You demonstrate relevant knowledge and expertise on Financial Risk Management within the insurance sector.
  • You master the Solvency II framework and its evolutions.
  • You have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar position.
  • You have strong quantitative skills.
  • You are fluent in French and / or Dutch. As part of your international contacts, you understand English and are able to write reports and emails in English.
  • You show rigor, you are proactive.
  • You adapt easily to changes and have a team spirit.
  • You are highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and to manage conflicting priorities, in co-ordination with stakeholders.
  • You have strong analytical skills with articulated communication skills.

Good reasons to join us:

  • A 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.

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Apply By:

31-05-2026

Athora

About Athora

Athora is one of the fastest growing savings & retirement services companies in Europe.

We provide products and services which help customers achieve long-term financial security, with primary insurance operations across Europe, a reinsurance business in Bermuda and corporate centres in the UK and Ireland.

Athora has approximately 1,500 employees, 2.8m policyholders and €76bn Assets under management and administration (at the end of 2024).

Athora recently announced that it is acquiring Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC) – a top three pension solutions provider in the UK, subject to regulatory approval. Upon completion PIC will become Athora’s UK insurance business and the agreement marks a significant milestone in Athora’s European growth story.

The combined Group will become one of the largest providers of guaranteed insurance savings and retirement products in Europe with more than €130bn AuMA.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Hamilton, BM
Year Founded
2014
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