Financial Risk Manager

KBC Bank & Verzekering; Vlaanderen; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Hybrid/remote work option

International team and onboarding

Résumé du poste

KBC Bank & Verzekering is seeking a Financial Risk Manager to bolster risk management across investment products. You will translate quantitative results into actionable insights, validate models, and support product development with risk input in a collaborative international setting.

You will work with teams in Brussels, Dublin, and Prague, leveraging Python and modern analytics to monitor exposure, VaR, and stress testing throughout product lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in risk management, asset management or quantitative analysis.
• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field is required.
• Strong interest in financial markets and ability to understand complex risk topics.
• Proficiency in Python and willingness to use technology to optimise analyses.

Responsabilités

• Translate quantitative analyses into clear financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Calculate and analyse risk metrics like VaR, Global Exposure, Greeks and stress tests.
• Perform model validations to ensure reliability of models.
• Support development and launch of investment products with risk advice.
• Work with large datasets using modern analytical tools to identify risks.

Connaissances

Risk management

Asset management

Financial markets

Quantitative analysis

Python

Communication

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree or PhD in Economics/Engineering/Math/CS

Outils

Python

Description du poste

What does this job entail?

As a Financial Risk Manager, you ensure that KBC Asset Management’s investment products and services are supported by robust and reliable risk management.

You combine quantitative analysis with financial insight. You calculate and analyse risks, validate models, and translate complex results into clear conclusions and recommendations. In addition, you support the development of new investment products and contribute to projects related to technology, regulation, and process improvement.

You will be part of an international team with colleagues in Brussels, Dublin, and Prague. Together, you ensure that risks are properly measured, monitored, and managed throughout the entire lifecycle of investment products.

What do we expect from you?

• You translate quantitative analyses into clear financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• You calculate and analyse risk metrics such as Global Exposure, Value at Risk (VaR), Greeks, and stress tests.
• You perform model validations and assess whether models are appropriate and reliable.
• You support the development and launch of investment products by providing well-founded risk advice.
• You work with large datasets and use modern analytical tools to identify and assess risks.
• You translate complex analyses into concise conclusions for senior management, highlighting key risks, impact, and required actions.
• You contribute to projects involving new technologies, regulations, and organisation-wide improvements.
• You leverage technology and automation to make analyses and processes more efficient and reliable.
• You take initiative and proactively contribute ideas to further improve the team’s way of working.

Your key strengths?

• Preferably, you have at least two years of relevant experience in risk management, asset management, financial markets, quantitative analysis, or a related field.
• You hold a Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• You have a strong interest in financial markets and are able to understand and analyse complex financial and risk-related issues.
• You have knowledge of Python and enjoy using technology to improve analyses and processes.
• You can analyse complex problems in a structured manner and quickly identify the key issues.
• You can clearly explain quantitative analyses to different audiences, including colleagues who are less familiar with the technical details.
• You communicate fluently in English and are proactive by nature

What can we offer you?

• A role where financial risk management, quantitative analysis, financial markets, and technology come together.
• The opportunity to contribute to the risk management of investment products throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Room to further develop your expertise in risk modelling, asset management, and automation.
• An international working environment with colleagues in Brussels, Dublin, and Prague.
• A comprehensive onboarding programme and access to training that will help you grow both professionally and personally.
• Offices that are easily accessible by public transport. You may also work partly from home if you wish.
• Flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life.
• A permanent contract with a competitive salary, complemented by a wide range of fringe benefits and KBC’s extensive flexible benefits package.