Join Athora Belgium as an Operational Risk Expert on a permanent contract in Brussels!
The Operational Risk Expert identifies, evaluates and monitors the operational risks of the company in general and those linked to information security in particular. He or she helps define the risk management measures and checks the compliance of procedures and operations in terms of data processing and security, in the framework of the company's internal control and risk management system. He or she evaluates risk management systems and contributes actively to improving the company's internal control system.
Your Responsibilities
Activities linked to Operational Risk Management
* Coordinating and running the Risk Owners network, providing them with support and the methodological elements and tools needed for operational risk management;
* Coordinating the deployment of the risk management system and communicating pertinent information and methods regarding operational management to all the actors;
* Contributing to the updating of risk management policy and methodology in line with changes in the standards, Group instructions and/or new regulations;
* Participating in the company's Overall Risk Assessment (ORA), updating and follow-up of the Key Risk Indicators (KRI), collecting and analysis of operational losses (Loss Data Collection);
* Drawing up operational reports on risks;
* Giving an expert opinion on 1st-line risk analyses;
* Participating in projects that impact on operational risks to ensure they are in line with internal policy.
Putting into place the Internal Control System
* Supporting the internal control system to ensure it remains robust. Identifying and implementing any necessary improvements;
* Helping define the annual continuous control plan, documenting the testing phase, drawing up the summary of activities and, in partnership with the Risk Owners, drawing up action plans on the basis of any weaknesses observed during the evaluation periods;
* Drawing up specific documentation in the field of internal controls in internal manuals and regulatory reports;
* Contributing expertise when proposing action plans in response to internal audit recommendations and contributing to their realisation;
* Including significant recommendations made by the Internal Audit in the continuous control activities.
Your Profile
* You have a university degree or experience equivalent to bachelor level
* You have at least 5 years' experience in operational risk with an insurance company or consultancy
* You are ready to take on various tasks ranging from operational risk to internal control
* You speak French and Dutch fluently with an excellent knowledge of English
* You have a critical and analytical mind
* You are results-oriented
* You have experience with change & project management
* You have a structured, rigorous approach with a focus on precision
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.