Risk Manager (Life Insurance)

Robert Walters; Sankt Gallen; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to enhance the enterprise risk framework for their client. This role involves conducting risk assessments, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, and preparing risk reports for management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in risk management, strong analytical and communication skills, and fluency in both German and English. Location: St Gallen, Switzerland.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in risk management within life insurance, reinsurance, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of capital management and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Aufgaben

• Support the development of the Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Conduct risk assessments and scenario analyses.
• Prepare regular risk reports for senior management and the Board.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of insurance risk drivers

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Risk Management

Tools

Risk management tools

Reporting systems

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join our client’s team and play a key role in enhancing their enterprise risk framework, ensuring they effectively identify, assess, and manage risks across all areas of their business.

About the Job

• Support the development and ongoing refinement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, policies, and processes.
• Identify, measure, monitor, and report key risks across insurance, investment, operational, and strategic categories.
• Conduct risk assessments and scenario analyses to support decision‑making and capital management.
• Monitor compliance with risk appetite, tolerances, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17, local prudential standards).
• Collaborate with actuarial, finance, operations, and investment teams to embed risk culture and ensure robust risk governance.
• Prepare regular risk reports for senior management, Risk Committee, and the Board.
• Support Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) and stress testing processes.
• Contribute to incident management, control testing, and improvement of internal risk controls.

About the Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, or related field (postgraduate or professional qualification preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in risk management within life insurance, reinsurance, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of insurance risk drivers, capital management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Confident communicator who can influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in risk management tools and reporting systems.
• German and English language fluency a must.

Location: St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland.