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Freelance Non-financial Risk Officer

Brussels Temporary View Job Description
For a leading player in the insurance sector, we are looking for an experienced Freelance Non-Financial Risk Officer to reinforce the Risk Management team on a freelance basis. The team is composed of professionals covering both financial and non-financial risks and is currently undergoing a temporary transition period due to team changes and growth initiatives.

Added 12/10/2026

  • You are available from November / December full-time ?
  • With expertise within the financial sector (bank or insurance) ?

About Our Client

Our client is an international insurance company.

Job Description

As a Non-Financial Risk Officer, you will support the team in the management and monitoring of operational and non-financial risks across the organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing risk assessments across operational and non-financial risk domains.
  • Supporting the implementation and operationalization of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) requirements.
  • Executing controls, testing activities and documenting results.
  • Monitoring risk appetite metrics and reporting risk movements to management.
  • Contributing to the identification, assessment and mitigation of operational risks.
  • Supporting risk reporting activities for senior management and relevant governance committees.
  • Assessing risks related to information security, operational resilience and emerging technologies, including AI-related risks.
  • Following up on remediation plans and ensuring timely implementation of agreed actions.
  • Preparing risk documentation, policies and governance materials.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders across Risk, IT, Operations, Security and Compliance functions.
  • Supporting communication and change management initiatives linked to risk programs and regulatory requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Operational Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Enterprise Risk Management or a similar function within Insurance, Banking or Financial Services.
  • Proven hands-on experience conducting risk assessments and control testing.
  • Practical exposure to DORA implementation, operational resilience or ICT risk management.
  • Good understanding of operational risk frameworks, risk appetite monitoring and governance processes.
  • Experience dealing with senior stakeholders and presenting risk-related information.
  • Familiarity with information security, technology risk and emerging AI-related risk considerations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Able to work autonomously and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
  • Pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.



What's on Offer

Interesting assignment until end of April 2027, full-time.

Contact
Guillaume Peeters
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7123715

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Risk Management
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Brussels
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Guillaume Peeters
Job Reference
JN-102026-7123715

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