Risk Management Officer

Senior Risk Officer – Global Banking & Asset Management | Luxembourg

We are partnering with a leading international banking and asset management group to recruit an experienced Senior Risk Officer to join their Luxembourg-based entity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional with deep knowledge of the regulatory environment and a track record in managing both financial and non-financial risks within a dynamic, multicultural environment.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior member of the 2nd line of defence, ensuring the risk management framework is fully implemented and maintained in line with CSSF and EU regulations.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of key risk categories: market, credit, liquidity, operational, outsourcing, and ICT risks.
• Support the design and update of policies, procedures, and risk appetite statements.
• Lead and contribute to regulatory reporting (e.g., ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery Plan, Risk Management Report).
• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management, committees, and the Board.
• Liaise proactively with the CSSF and other regulatory bodies during inspections, queries, and regular supervisory interactions.
• Provide risk input for strategic projects and new product reviews.
• Mentor junior risk team members and promote a strong risk culture across the business.

🔹 Profile

• 5–8+ years’ experience in risk management within banking, asset servicing, asset management, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of CSSF regulations and EU prudential frameworks (CRD/CRR, UCITS, AIFMD).
• Proven experience in both quantitative and qualitative risk assessment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at Board and C-suite level.
• Fluent in English; French or another European language is an asset.
• Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA, or equivalent are advantageous.

Why Join?

• Work in a global organisation with a strong Luxembourg footprint and exposure to international markets.
• Direct interaction with senior decision-makers and regulators.
• Opportunity to shape the risk culture in a forward-thinking, well-capitalised institution.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.