Head of Financial Risk

Head of Financial Risk

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• Expertises Expertises Finance Tech Risk Marketing & Communicatie
• Onze verhalen
• Over ons Over ons Arbeidsvoorwaarden Sollicitatieproces Leren & Ontwikkelen TopEmployer Onboarding Locaties Veel gestelde vragen
• Young Professionals Young Professionals Traineeship Stages

Waar ben je naar op zoek?

Zoeken Sluiten

Head of Financial Risk

• Rotterdam
• Leadership
• Onbepaalde tijd/Bepaalde tijd
• 40

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We bieden je

• NS Business card, ook privé te gebruiken
• 13e maand en vakantiegeld
• 27 vakantiedagen en 1 Diversiteitsdag
• Hybride werken

Waarom Nationale-Nederlanden

• Support miljoen klanten
• Sterk Nederlands merk
• Inclusieve werkgever
• Werken aan vitaal Nederland

At NN Life & Pensions, your work as Head of Financial Risk supports the financial well-being of millions of people. Based in Rotterdam, you lead with care and expertise, helping to guide thoughtful decisions that shape long-term stability. You’ll join a team where collaboration, trust and professional growth are central to how we work.

What you are going to do

In this role, you will lead the way in managing financial risk at NN Life & Pensions. You ensure our investment decisions are responsible, resilient and future-proof, safeguarding our daily commitments to our customers. With your team, you turn complex data into clear insights, shape long-term risk strategies and strengthen cross-departmental collaboration.

Your work contributes directly to a stable financial system that benefits people now and in the years to come.

• Guide and support a team of six risk professionals, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and grow
• Oversee investment and market risk, including interest rate risk, strategic asset allocation and illiquid investments, with a focus on long-term stability
• Lead the manager of the Risk Analysis and Reporting (RAR) team and ensure consistent, accurate reporting of Solvency Capital Requirements and other key risk data
• Collaborate with departments such as Group Investment Office, Group Risk, Treasury, Finance and Pensions to embed risk thinking into key decisions
• Represent NN Life in internal committees, contributing your perspective to drive informed and balanced choices across the business

What we offer you

At NN, we are supporters of change and committed to driving positive change for the future. We foster a values-based culture and support you to develop your talents in an open and inclusive work environment. Our employment benefits are designed to support you in maintaining a well-balanced professional life and reaching your full potential. This way, we can shape a brighter future together.

What we offer you:

• A salary ranging from €10, to €14, based on 40 hours, depending on your knowledge and experience
• 13th month and holiday allowance are paid with your monthly salary
• 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and one Diversity Day
• A modern pension administered by BeFrank
• Plenty of training and learning opportunities
• NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel, also privately. Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometres travelled
• Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use

Who you are

You have excellent analytical skills and you are able to explain complex matters to all stakeholders in a clear and transparent way. You can easily adapt and absorb new information in a changing environment and independently form a critical and well substantiated opinion and effectively stand-up for these opinions in meetings with senior management. You are organisationally aware and a real team player.

Furthermore you bring:

• A master’s degree in econometrics, actuarial science, mathematics, or similar. A CFA, FRM, AAG or equivalent qualification is a plus
• Multiple years of experience in managing a group of experts in financial risk, investments, finance or similar
• Knowledge about the Solvency internal models and corresponding market risk and aggregation models is considered a plus
• At least 10 years of experience in market risk management, balance sheet management or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. You’re able to clearly communicate with senior management level and with specialists
• You have no difficulty with providing feedback

Who you’ll work with

You’ll head the Financial Risk Management (FRM) team, part of the CRO department at NN Life & Pensions. The team includes 12 specialists with backgrounds in asset management, econometrics, actuarial science and investments. Together, you cover both investment risk and market risk, and work closely with the Risk Analysis and Reporting sub-team. The atmosphere is professional and open, with space to share ideas, support one another and take initiative. You’ll also be part of the department’s management team and report directly to the CRO. At NN, we work hybrid. In consultation with your team, you’ll determine where and when you work. Your official workplace is Rotterdam.

Any questions?

Get in touch with Marijke Tamsiran, Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist at .

Are you excited about this vacancy and do you live in the Netherlands? Do you think you would be a good fit for NN and the team? Then we invite you to apply. We are eager to learn more about who you are, what motivates you and what you can contribute. We will close this vacancy by July 25th.

Unsure if you meet % of the criteria? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are excited to learn about your unique qualities.

This is a permanent position. We are not open to interim or freelance assignments and/or candidates, nor to agency acquisitions.

Stel je vraag aan Marijke Tamsiran

Bij NN geloven we dat onze kracht ligt in het omarmen van de volledige diversiteit van de mensheid. We erkennen en waarderen ieders uniciteit en bijdrage, wat ons in staat stelt om te groeien: als individu, als team en als organisatie.

Diversiteit, Gelijkheid en Inclusie zijn verankerd in onze cultuur, die wordt geleid door onze kernwaarden: care, clear en commit. Deze waarden helpen ons om een werkomgeving te creëren waarin iedereen zich welkom, gerespecteerd en trots voelt om deel van uit te maken.

Be you. You have our support.