Insurance Operational Risk Expert

The RPO Company; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 75 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The RPO Company is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Risk & Resilience Consultant to support leading insurance organisations in strengthening operational resilience, governance, and embedding sustainable risk management practices.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive risk transformation across the insurance sector, lead RCSA and scenario analyses, and mentor junior consultants while promoting a strong risk culture.

Qualifications

• You have at least 4 years of experience in Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, or Risk Consulting within the insurance sector.
• You possess a solid understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements, including Solvency II, COSO, ISO 31000, and related governance practices.
• Exposure to IT Risk, Operational Resilience, DORA, NIST, Cybersecurity Frameworks, or GRC environments is considered a strong asset.
• You have demonstrated experience interacting with senior management and executive stakeholders.
• You are able to analyse complex situations, identify pragmatic solutions, and communicate recommendations clearly.
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on and results-oriented approach.
• You are fluent in English and have a strong command of either Dutch or French.

Responsabilités

• Advise insurance companies on the design, implementation, and enhancement of operational risk frameworks, governance structures, and control environments.
• Lead operational risk assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), scenario analyses, and control effectiveness reviews.
• Support clients in strengthening operational resilience, business continuity, outsourcing oversight, and third-party risk management practices.
• Translate regulatory and supervisory requirements into practical and business-oriented solutions.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Operations, Internal Audit, and executive stakeholders to drive risk transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, challenge existing processes, and promote a strong risk culture throughout organisations.
• Contribute to the development of methodologies, best practices, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Mentor and support less experienced consultants in their professional development.

Description du poste

The insurance sector is undergoing significant transformation. Regulatory developments, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, outsourcing models, ESG requirements, and increasing operational complexity are reshaping the risk landscape.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Risk & Resilience Consultant to support leading insurance organisations in strengthening their operational resilience, enhancing governance frameworks, and embedding sustainable risk management practices.

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact assignments, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute directly to strategic risk initiatives across the insurance industry.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Operational Risk & Resilience Consultant, you will:

• Advise insurance companies on the design, implementation, and enhancement of operational risk frameworks, governance structures, and control environments.
• Lead operational risk assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), scenario analyses, and control effectiveness reviews.
• Support clients in strengthening operational resilience, business continuity, outsourcing oversight, and third-party risk management practices.
• Translate regulatory and supervisory requirements into practical and business-oriented solutions.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Operations, Internal Audit, and executive stakeholders to drive risk transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, challenge existing processes, and promote a strong risk culture throughout organisations.
• Contribute to the development of methodologies, best practices, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Mentor and support less experienced consultants in their professional development.

Your Profile

• You have at least 4 years of experience in Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, or Risk Consulting within the insurance sector.
• You possess a solid understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements, including Solvency II, COSO, ISO 31000, and related governance practices.
• Exposure to IT Risk, Operational Resilience, DORA, NIST, Cybersecurity Frameworks, or GRC environments is considered a strong asset.
• You have demonstrated experience interacting with senior management and executive stakeholders.
• You are able to analyse complex situations, identify pragmatic solutions, and communicate recommendations clearly.
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on and results-oriented approach.
• You are fluent in English and have a strong command of either Dutch or French.

What You Can Expect

• Challenging assignments within leading insurance organisations.
• Exposure to strategic transformation and regulatory programmes.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that values expertise, initiative, and innovation.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth.
• The ability to make a tangible impact on risk management and operational resilience across the insurance sector.

If you are passionate about operational risk, resilience, and helping insurers navigate an increasingly complex environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.