Are you ready to lead risk management at the highest level? Our partner is looking for a Head of Financial Risks to join the Risk Management division in Brussels. In this leadership role, you will oversee financial, liquidity, ALM, and hedging risks while guiding a team of specialists and collaborating with top stakeholders across the business and Group level. Your Role As Head of Financial Risks, you will report directly to the CRO and lead a team of 3 professionals. You will work closely with the CEO, CFO, investment teams, actuaries, and Group Risk functions, ensuring best practices in financial risk management while maintaining regulatory compliance and strengthening governance. Responsibilities Oversee and manage financial, liquidity, ALM, and hedging risk processes across the company. Guide best practices in risk appetite and policies, ensuring alignment with Group frameworks. Review and strengthen internal controls for financial and liquidity risk. Manage solvency capital requirements (market & counterparty risks), including methodologies and validation. Support proactive risk optimisation between assets and liabilities under BEGAAP and Solvency II. Deliver second-line opinions on new investment products and reinsurance transactions. Must Have University degree in Economics, Finance, or Actuarial Science; CFA qualificationis a plus. 10+ years’ experience in financial risk management, including derivatives and liquidity risks, ideally in life insurance. Strong knowledge of Solvency II and BEGAAP frameworks; experience with regulatory bodies. Native French or Dutch speaker with strong skills in the other national language, plus fluent English. Nice to have Highly organized, able to manage deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong influencing skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders. What’s in It for You? ✓ Human-scale company within a dynamic international group ✓ Direct impact and visibility at senior level ✓ Accessible leadership and supportive team culture ✓ Generous holidays (39+ days), flexible hours & up to 3 telework days/week ✓ Athora Academy training and development programs Ongoing professional training & development opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr