Wilton Bright has been exclusively retained by a fast-growing and highly regulated organisation to recruit a strategic and visionary Director of Risk. This is a pivotal opportunity for a seasoned risk leader to shape and implement a forward-thinking risk management framework in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. This role is particularly suited to senior actuarial professionals or enterprise risk leaders with a strong analytical background seeking a broader executive mandate.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Risk Management & Governance
- Design and deploy a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk management framework.
- Define and maintain the organisation’s risk appetite in alignment with strategic objectives.
- Oversee identification, evaluation and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and technology risks.
- Ensure policies and controls comply with global standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001, DORA, GDPR, AI Act, ESG, NIS 2).
- Lead stress testing, actuarial-style scenario modelling and forward-looking risk analysis.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure full compliance with evolving EU and international regulations.
- Act as primary liaison for external regulators, auditors, and independent risk evaluators.
- Monitor regulatory developments and proactively adapt internal policies and procedures.
- Supervise data protection frameworks in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer (DPO).
- Deliver timely, accurate regulatory reporting to executive leadership and governing bodies.
Business Continuity & Crisis Management
- Develop and maintain a resilient business continuity framework.
- Collaborate with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on cybersecurity and IT risk matters.
- Establish a formal incident response plan covering operational, security, and reputational threats.
- Organise regular crisis management drills and simulations.
Monitoring, Communication & Risk Culture
- Implement Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and ensure active monitoring of mitigation efforts.
- Lead internal control reviews and ensure continuous improvement of the risk function.
- Provide strategic risk insights to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and executive stakeholders.
- Promote a strong risk-aware culture through training and internal engagement programs.
Candidate Profile
- Master’s degree in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Law, Business Administration or a related field.
- Recognised certifications such as CRM, FRM, Certified Compliance Officer or membership in an actuarial body (IFoA, DAV, IA|BE, etc.) are a strong asset.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in risk, compliance, internal audit, or financial risk roles.
- Proven track record in enterprise risk, regulatory compliance, and business continuity planning.
- Solid knowledge of DORA, GDPR, AI Act, ESG principles, and ISO 27001 frameworks.
- Previous experience in a financial services, tech, or highly regulated sector is a plus.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Vision: Ability to align risk frameworks with broader business goals.
- Quantitative & Analytical Mindset: Strong command of risk modelling, simulations, and forecasting.
- Regulatory Fluency: Deep understanding of EU and global compliance trends.
- Influential Leadership: Trusted advisor to the Board and senior executives.
- Analytical Rigor: Able to prioritise and quantify risk exposure clearly.
- Crisis Readiness: Experienced in high-stakes response and disruption management.
- Clear Communicator: Capable of translating complex risk matters into actionable insight.
Compensation Package
- Annual gross salary: 250.000 € – 450.000 € depending on experience
- Performance bonus: up to 50%
- Executive benefits: company car, equity plan (if applicable), private insurance, and more