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Aegon · 17 hours ago

Director, Business Risk

Aegon is seeking a Director of Business Risk to lead the Protection Solutions and Savings Investment risk program. This role involves ensuring risk considerations are embedded across the company and managing relationships with senior business partners to maintain the company’s risk profile.

Asset ManagementAuto InsuranceFinanceHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

Responsibilities

Lead a functional business risk team and manage end-to-end risk activities, including controls, risk evaluation, and remediation
Oversee risk management and remediation for major PSSI business initiatives
Recommend process and control improvements to enhance risk mitigation, efficiency, and quality
Manage risk issue activities, including identification, root cause analysis, action planning, and reporting outcomes to management
Challenge process and business owners on remediation plans to ensure adequacy of actions
Advise executive leadership on complex risk matters requiring judgment and resolution
Provide guidance on control design, documentation, and automation opportunities during process mapping
Support senior leaders on projects and strategic initiatives with risk-related decisions
Develop and maintain regular business risk reporting for PSSI
Build relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to strengthen risk culture

Qualification

Operational risk managementInternal controlsRisk management principlesAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceSound judgmentPrioritizeAttention to detailRelationship-buildingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Twelve years of experience in operational risk management or equivalent operational leadership role
Leadership experience in operational risk management, internal controls, or audit
Expertise in risk management principles, including process flows, risk and control assessment, testing, and monitoring
Strong analytical skills to identify risk trends and changing risk levels
Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Sound judgment to resolve issues and achieve objectives
Ability to present and interact with all levels of management
Relationship-building skills across all levels
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Knowledge and experience in the insurance or financial services industry

Benefits

Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance

Company

Aegon offers products and services in the life insurance, pension, retirement, and asset management fields.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$760M
2024-04-10Post Ipo Debt· $760M
1999-04-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Lard Friese
Chief Executive Officer
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Duncan Russell
Chief Financial Officer
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