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Senior Risk Officer

Luxembourg Canton Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Risk Offier who will oversee the bank's key risk areas such as credit, operational, fiduciary, liquidity, ESG, and ICT. The Senior Risk Officer will work closely with the Chief Risk Officer and will support enterprise‑wide risk initiatives, advise senior management, and drive a proactive risk culture across the organization.

Updated on 29/05/2026

  • Join a rapidly growing international wealth‑management institution in Luxembourg
  • Take on a high‑impact risk role at the heart of the bank's development.

About Our Client

Our client is a private banking institution based in Luxembourg that provides independent advisory‑only services and tailored cross‑border wealth management solutions.

Job Description

As a Senior Risk Officer your responsibilities are:

  • Drive the bank's risk monitoring across all key areas : credit, operational, liquidity, ESG and ICT; ensuring accurate, timely controls and reporting.
  • Support Enterprise Risk Management, contributing to the annual risk assessment, Risk Appetite Framework calibration, risk taxonomy updates, and policy/procedure enhancements.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, staying on top of CSSF/EU requirements (Basel, CRR, DORA, ESG) and embedding them effectively into the bank's processes.
  • Advise senior management, providing sharp risk insights, assessments, and recommendations to enable sound, risk‑aware decision‑making.
  • Promote a strong risk culture by raising awareness, supporting training initiatives, and collaborating with operational teams to identify, assess, and remediate control deficiencies.
  • Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and proactively propose process improvements to reinforce the bank's risk framework.
  • Prepare materials for governance bodies and contribute to regulatory disclosures with accuracy and clarity.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Risk Officer should have:

  • A strong academic background in finance, economics, or a related field
  • 8 years of experience in risk management within the banking sector
  • Knowledge of risk measurement, regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in risk assessment tools and methodologies.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent level of Spanish and English is necessary. Any other language is nice to have.

What's on Offer

Our customer offers you:

  • Competitive salary package in line with your experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the banking industry.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment in Luxembourg (Kirchberg).
  • Relocation package possible for international candidates.
  • Permanent contract offering stability and security.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Risk Officer, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Céline Bartholomé
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6927446

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Risk Management
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Luxembourg Canton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Céline Bartholomé
Job Reference
JN-012026-6927446

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