Head of Risk - Brussels - Create the department from the scratch - Up to 110k

<p>Our client is looking for a <strong>Head of Risk </strong>to build and lead a structured risk management framework across a growing organization operating in a regulated environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This newly created role will play a key strategic function in <strong>structuring, strengthening, and overseeing the management of financial, operational, regulatory, and ethical risks</strong> across multiple markets.</p><p><br></p><p>The position focuses on <strong>governance, strategic oversight, and risk framework development</strong>, rather than operational execution. The Head of Risk will work cross-functionally with key departments and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your mission</strong></p><p><em>The tasks include, but are not limited to: </em></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Build and structure </strong>the Group Risk function</li><li><strong>Develop and maintain risk mapping</strong></li><li><strong>Oversee compliance and internal control </strong>frameworks</li><li><strong>Contribute to fraud prevention and risk mitigation</strong></li><li><strong>Promote a strong risk culture </strong>across the organization</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Your profile: </strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>8–10+</strong> years in Risk, Audit, Compliance or Internal Control</li><li><strong>Experience in regulated industries is a strong asset</strong> (banking, insurance ...)</li><li><strong>Strategic mindset with strong stakeholder influence</strong></li><li>Fluency in <strong>English and French or English & Dutch </strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Your benefits: </strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Competitive salary package</strong> – up to <strong>€110,000 gross per year</strong>, depending on experience</li><li><strong>Company car with fuel card</strong> for professional and personal use</li><li><strong>Health & group insurance</strong></li><li><strong>Flexible home office policy</strong> to support work–life balance</li><li><strong>Strategic and high-visibility role</strong> with direct interaction with senior leadership</li><li><strong>Opportunity to build and shape a Risk function from the scratch</strong></li><li><strong>A dynamic and growing environment</strong> where your expertise will have a real impact</li><li><strong>Autonomy and influence</strong> in structuring governance and risk management frameworks</li></ul><p></p>