Senior Risk Consultant

Senior Risk Consultant – Insurance

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Risk & Resilience Consultant to support leading insurance companies in strengthening their risk management practices, improving operational resilience, and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

In this role, you will combine your expertise in operational and IT risk management with a strategic and hands-on approach. You will lead consulting projects, advise senior stakeholders, and help organizations develop effective risk frameworks that support both regulatory compliance and business objectives.

This opportunity is ideal for a professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving transformation, and making a measurable impact within the insurance sector.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Risk & Resilience Consultant, you will:

• Lead operational and IT risk management projects for major insurance organizations.
• Design, implement, and enhance risk management frameworks, governance structures, methodologies, and internal controls.
• Conduct risk assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), scenario analyses, and control evaluations.
• Advise clients on operational resilience, business continuity management, outsourcing, and third-party risk.
• Support the implementation of regulatory requirements and industry best practices, including Solvency II, COSO, and ISO 31000.
• Identify opportunities to improve risk management processes, operational efficiency, and organizational resilience.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Operations, IT, and Internal Audit.
• Lead change management initiatives to embed effective risk practices throughout the organization.
• Promote a strong risk culture through training, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the development of risk management methodologies and consulting practices.

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate who brings:

• At least 8 years of professional experience in operational risk management, preferably within the insurance industry or a consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk management frameworks, including Solvency II, COSO, and ISO 31000.
• Experience with IT risk frameworks such as NIST, CyFun, or equivalent standards.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) methodologies; experience with GRC tools is an advantage.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, developing controls, and improving risk management processes.
• A solid understanding of insurance operations, regulatory requirements, and industry challenges.
• Experience managing projects and advising senior management or executive stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A pragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Good command of English and Dutch and/or French.
• A genuine interest in the insurance industry and its ongoing transformation.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on strategic risk management and transformation projects for leading insurance companies.
• A collaborative and professional consulting environment with experienced industry specialists.
• An attractive salary package, including a company car, performance bonuses, group insurance, health insurance, and additional benefits.
• Access to professional training and continuous development opportunities.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consulting organization.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging projects, clients, and business environments.
• An entrepreneurial and dynamic company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and innovation.