Financial Risk Consulting: Practice Director
*Sponsorship not provided*
Language: French or Dutch AND English essential
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Risk Consulting to lead client engagements and drive growth within our client's Financial Services Risk Advisory practice. This leadership role combines deep financial risk expertise with strong business development acumen and people leadership. You will work closely with C-suite clients across banking, insurance, asset management, and corporate sectors to deliver tailored risk management solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement & Delivery:
* Lead high-impact consulting engagements in areas such as credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, and enterprise risk management (ERM).
* Develop risk frameworks, models, and strategies tailored to clients’ regulatory, operational, and strategic needs.
* Oversee diagnostic assessments, stress testing, ICAAP/ILAAP reviews, and capital adequacy planning projects.
* Advise clients on regulatory developments (e.g., Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, FRTB, CRR/CRD, CCAR).
Leadership & People Management:
* Lead and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
* Provide coaching, performance management, and career development support to consultants and senior associates.
* Contribute to internal training and capability-building initiatives.
* Build a team of experienced consultants to enable strategic development into new areas.
Business Development:
* Cultivate and grow relationships with existing and prospective clients.
* Drive go-to-market strategy and lead the development of proposals and thought leadership.
* Identify opportunities for cross-functional consulting and expansion into new markets or service areas.
Thought Leadership & Innovation:
* Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in financial risk management.
* Represent the firm at industry events, client forums, and in published articles or webinars.
* Lead development of proprietary tools, methodologies, and solutions to enhance client value.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 10–12 years of experience in financial risk management within recent experience in a consulting firm.
* Proven experience leading complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Expertise in regulatory requirements and risk modeling frameworks (e.g., Basel standards, IFRS 9, internal ratings models).
* Strong client management and communication skills.
Preferred:
* Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or PhD) in a relevant field.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA, PRM).
* Experience with risk analytics tools and platforms (e.g., SAS, R, Python, MATLAB).
What We Offer:
* Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
* Leadership role in a growing, dynamic consulting firm.
* Access to diverse client engagements across sectors and geographies.
* The opportunity to develop a team with potential for a stake in the business based on your contributions and impact.