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Risk Director

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and compliance? Join Securex as our Risk Director and lead our international risk management efforts to new heights!
Risk Director

La fonction

As the Risk Director, you will report directly to the CEO of Securex and have an international scope. Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Enterprise Risk Management & Governance
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework.
    • Establish and maintain the organization's risk appetite in alignment with strategic objectives.
    • Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of key strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and technological risks.
    • Ensure risk policies and internal controls are aligned with industry standards (ISO 27001, DORA, GDPR, AI Act, ESG, NIS 2, etc.).
    • Lead risk assessments, stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate risk exposure.
  2. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
    • Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory frameworks (DORA, GDPR, AI Act, ESG, etc.).
    • Act as the main point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external risk assessors.
    • Monitor regulatory changes, interpret their impact and implement necessary adjustments.
    • Oversee data protection governance, working closely with the DPO (Data Protection Officer).
    • Ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting to authorities, executive committees, and the Board.
  3. Business Continuity & Crisis Management
    • Develop and oversee Business Continuity Planning (BCP), ensuring resilience in case of crises.
    • Collaborate with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee cybersecurity and technology risk management.
    • Ensure the company has a structured incident response plan for operational, security and reputational crises.
    • Conduct regular risk drills, simulations, and crisis management exercises.
  4. Monitoring, Risk Reporting & Communication
    • Implement risk Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track risk levels and mitigation effectiveness.
    • Lead internal control reviews and ensure continuous monitoring of risk exposure.
    • Provide risk insights and recommendations to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and executive leadership.
    • Foster a risk-aware culture through training programs and awareness initiatives.

Votre profil

Experience

  • Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Law or a related field.
  • Desirable certifications : Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Compliance officer (CO).
  • 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, or Financial Risk roles.
  • Proven experience in governance, regulatory compliance and business continuity planning.
  • Strong understanding of DORA, GDPR, AI Act, ESG, ISO 27001, and other relevant frameworks.
  • Prior experience in a financial institution, technology company or heavily regulated industry is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align risk strategy with business objectives.
  • Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of compliance requirements and regulatory trends.
  • Leadership & Influence: Strong ability to engage with executive leadership and the Board.
  • Analytical & Decision-Making Skills: Ability to quantify risk exposure and prioritize mitigation efforts.
  • Crisis Management: Experience handling business disruptions, regulatory audits, and security incidents.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to explain complex risk topics to non-technical audiences.

Pourquoi choisir Securex ?

At Securex, every employee contributes to the success of our clients. That's why our mission is to let our employees shine in their jobs! This starts with a strong onboarding process. Furthermore, at Securex, our employees are in control of their personal careers through extensive training opportunities, internal mobility, and various learning projects.

Securex offers an attractive salary package with numerous additional benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalization, group, and disability insurance, and interesting discounts. Employees who do not have a company car also have the option to lease a car at a favorable rate. A minimum of 27 vacation days in a 38.5-hour workweek, supplemented with 4 additional leave days (or flex time) and 4 leave days based on seniority, is an extra advantage.

With our 'Securex Way of Working,' we position ourselves as a flexible employer with a dynamic work environment. If your role allows it, you can combine office work with working from home.

At Securex, we share a passion for our clients, build positive relationships together, take ownership, and work with a digital mindset. We fully embrace corporate social responsibility. Choosing Securex means choosing a sustainable employer.

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