Senior Operational Risk Specialiast (m/w/d)

For a leading German life insurance company with strong international presence.

As part of the risk management function, this team is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and managing all types of risks. The role focuses on operational risk management for a major life insurance group and its subsidiaries.

The team are specialists in non-financial risks and oversee the internal control system. Operational risks can significantly harm a company’s reputation and, in extreme cases, threaten its existence.

Managing non-financial risks has become increasingly important in recent years. The position offers a dynamic and varied environment with many internal and external interfaces.

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Job Description

• Proactive risk management by monitoring key business processes and internal controls, and identifying emerging risks.

• Strategic leadership and input into transformative projects.

• Close collaboration with central functions and process owners to promote a risk-aware culture and strengthen internal controls.

• Effective representation and presentation to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., business owners, internal audit, external auditors, regulators).

• Preparing decision briefs, presentations, and analyses for senior management.

• Enhancing processes and methods for managing operational risks.

Qualifikation

Requirements/Skills/Experience

• Several years of experience in risk management, auditing, consulting, or similar roles with hands-on knowledge in designing and implementing risk management strategies.

• Degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills, especially with complex issues.

• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

• Fluent in German and English.

Benefits

Was sie bieten

• Hybrides Arbeitsmodell mit flexibler Arbeitsplatzgestaltung.
• Vertrauensarbeitszeit für mehr Flexibilität im Alltag.
• An ausgewählten Standorten bezuschusste Kantine sowie kostenfreie Getränke.
• Modern ausgestattete Büroräume mit sehr guter Verkehrsanbindung.
• Zahlreiche Mitarbeiterrabatte und Sonderkonditionen für Freizeitangebote und Produkte.
• Regelmäßige Mitarbeiterevents, darunter Sommer- und Winterfeiern sowie Teamworkshops.
• Umfangreiche Weiterbildungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten.
• Gesundheitsfördernde Angebote wie Sport- und Entspannungskurse.