Our client is a major Belgian insurance firm active in life, non-life, and group benefits, leading the market with deep roots in risk management and digital transformation.
Freelance Operational Risk Officer
Functieomschrijving
* Integrate business continuity (BC) aspects in risk assessments (projects such as AI, externalization, IT)
* Consolidate business continuity needs (BIA) from operational teams, benchmark against current measures, and identify gaps
* Facilitate workshops to build or update continuity and exit plans with cross-functional stakeholders
* Define and test requirements for risk-management tooling; suggest and implement optimizations
* Develop actionable dashboards to inform and support decision-making at various management levels
* Perform quality control of risk data and produce formal reports to regulatory bodies
* Execute operational risk analyses and respond to queries from regulators, management, or clients
Profiel
Core Competencies
* Strong analytical mind with capacity to break down complexity
* Excellent writing, presentation, and reporting skills
* Persuasive and clear communicator; comfortable influencing stakeholders
* Highly organized, rigorous, and pragmatic in your approach
* Calm under pressure; able to navigate crisis situations
Desirable Personal Traits
* Independent, self-starter with accountability
* Strong team player with collaborative spirit
* Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment
Experience & Knowledge
* 2-5 years' experience in Project Management and Business Continuity Management
* 2-5 years' familiarity with IT systems, digitalisation, and AI
* Prior exposure to Operational Risk Management (preferred)
* Experience managing third-party service providers (advantageous)
* Insurance or financial-sector experience (2-5 years)
Languages
- Fluent in English and either Dutch or French; working knowledge of the other national language is a plus
Aanbod
* 12-month mission (with possible extension) starting early January 2026
* Opportunity to work centrally in Brussels
* Exposure to senior stakeholders, regulator reporting, and transversal decision-making
* Development in risk management, business continuity, and digital resilience
* Competitive daily rate in line with insurance / risk function consultancy