Regional CRO
Job Details
Regional Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
London | SMF4 – Chief Risk (UK Branch)
A prestigious global life reinsurer is seeking a Regional Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead risk oversight across Europe and North America . Reporting to the Global VP, Risk and sitting on the Europe & North America Market Leadership Committee , you’ll set the regional risk agenda while balancing strategic influence, regulatory responsibility, and hands-on technical oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Chief Risk Officer for the UK branch (SMF4) with robust second-line oversight across insurance and operational risk.
Represent the Risk function on regional leadership forums, driving a consistent and high-performing risk culture.
Provide independent challenge on transactions and initiatives across Protection, Longevity (PRT & Funded Re), Savings & Retirement, and Capital Solutions .
Lead and refine the risk management framework (risk appetite, policy suite, key metrics and controls).
Oversee stress & scenario testing , contribute to economic capital model validation, and steer ORSA delivery.
Engage regularly with the PRA and other regulators, ensuring exemplary governance and compliance.
Partner with senior leaders to embed risk insight into commercial and strategic decision-making.
Ideal Profile
Qualified life actuary (FIA or equivalent) with extensive senior-level risk experience in life (re)insurance.
Proven ability to operate at strategic level while engaging credibly on technical topics (capital, modelling, regulatory).
Commercial, pragmatic, and highly collaborative, with excellent stakeholder influence and communication skills.
This is a rare chance to take on a regional CRO mandate within a global reinsurer , combining international scope, executive-level exposure, and clear progression potential.
To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Bradley Grant at Goodman Masson - email [email protected] .
Company
Our Actuarial Division at Goodman Masson was set up in 2004 to provide an unparalleled recruitment service to our clients in the Financial Services & Insurance sector.
We have significant expertise in all of the key actuarial specialisms – with dedicated Consultants focusing on one of: General Insurance, Life insurance and Pensions Consulting.
We provide actuarial candidates for permanent, day-rate, and fixed-term contract assignments across the UK, Bermuda & Europe.
Visit our website to learn more about our team:
Company info
- Website
- Telephone
- 0207 336 7711
- Location
- Goodman Masson
7th Floor 120 Aldersgate
London
London
EC1A 4JQ
United Kingdom
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