Senior Risk Manager - Europe

Goodman Masson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious life reinsurer is seeking an experienced risk professional for a senior leadership position. The role involves leading risk oversight, advising senior stakeholders, and shaping strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates should have over 7 years of industry experience and a strong understanding of risk management frameworks. This opportunity offers significant visibility and strategic influence within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ industry experience in risk management.
• Strong understanding of economic capital models.
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk oversight on transactions and material projects.
• Advise senior stakeholders on risk management.
• Oversee monitoring of economic capital requirements.
• Develop stress and scenario analysis.
• Enhance risk framework and reporting metrics.

Skills

Risk management frameworks

Economic capital models

Actuarial processes

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

A prestigious life reinsurer is seeking an experienced risk professional to take a senior leadership role within their European business. This is a high-impact position that will represent Risk on regional leadership forums, oversee key regulatory responsibilities, and shape strategic decision-making across Europe and North America. The successful candidate will lead oversight of the risk management framework, ensuring a consistent and forward-looking approach to risk across the business. You’ll be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing objective challenge and strategic insight on major initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk oversight on transactions, material projects, and assumption governance.
• Represent the Risk function on leadership committees, advising senior stakeholders.
• Oversee monitoring, validation, and analysis of economic capital requirements.
• Develop and deliver meaningful stress and scenario analysis.
• Lead delivery of the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) or equivalent.
• Refine and enhance the risk framework, policies, and reporting metrics.
• Promote a strong risk culture, embedding governance and accountability.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant professional qualification with 7+ years’ industry experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and economic capital models.
• Familiarity with actuarial processes, assumptions, and modelling.
• Solid knowledge of the regulatory environment and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels.

Opportunity

This is a superb opportunity for an experienced risk professional to step into a role with significant visibility, leadership exposure, and strategic influence.

How to apply

To apply or find out more, contact Bradley Grant on 0207 019 8869 or [e-mail].