Head of Financial Risks

Athora is a leading European insurance and retirement services group, managing €73.3 billion in assets and serving 2.8 million customers. Operating in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Ireland, Athora specializes in life insurance, pensions, and savings solutions with a strong focus on agility, collaboration, and customer-centricity. To reinforce their Finance department, they are looking for a Head of Financial Risks

Overseeing, shaping, and managing effectively financial, liquidity, ALM and hedging risks management related processes and activities within Athora Belgium in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders. Guiding Athora Belgium in financial, liquidity, ALM and hedging best practices and appetite setting. Reviewing the effectiveness and appropriateness of internal controls related to financial, liquidity, ALM and hedging risks. Being responsible for assigned aspect related to market and counterparty default risks solvency capital requirements with…

You have a university degree, in economics, finance or actuarial science. Holding a CFA qualification is a plus. You have at least 10 years' experience in financial risk management incl. derivatives and liquidity risks management, preferably within a life insurance company. You have strong understanding of Solvency II and BEGAAP frameworks, as well as experience with regulatory bodies. You are highly organized and can work to tight deadlines and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. As Head of Financial Risks, you have strong influencing skills and can build relationships with s…

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. 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. A central location in the Porte de Namur district, accessible by train and public transport and with parking facilities available if needed.