Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

A rare and unique opportunity to join a leading financial institution for risk professionals with a strong insurance background.

Chief Risk Officer

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Metro Manila

Keywords: Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Analytics, Non-Financial Risk, Business Continuity, Risk Reporting, Operational Risk, Internal Controls, Risk Culture

A leading organisation in Metro Manila is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to champion the development and implementation of robust risk management frameworks across all business units. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the company’s approach to non-financial risk, ensuring that controls are not only effective but also adaptive to an ever-evolving landscape. You will be at the forefront of supporting business leaders in identifying, measuring, and managing potential threats while also contributing to value-adding projects that drive organisational resilience. The position provides a unique platform for you to influence risk culture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key part in strategic decision-making processes. With a focus on continuous improvement, this role promises both challenge and reward as you help embed best-in-class risk practices throughout the enterprise. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive leadership team await those who are passionate about making a meaningful impact.

• Play a central role in shaping and embedding enterprise-wide risk management strategies, directly influencing organisational resilience and long-term success.
• Collaborate with knowledgeable professionals across multiple departments, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous learning in risk management.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a supportive environment that values your expertise and commitment to strengthening risk awareness throughout the business.

What you'll do:

As Chief Risk Officer based in Metro Manila, you will be entrusted with driving the organisation’s enterprise-wide approach to non-financial risk management. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with business unit leaders to ensure that controls remain fit-for-purpose amidst changing conditions. You will play an instrumental role in facilitating comprehensive internal and external assessments across various risk domains—ranging from regulatory compliance to fraud prevention—while producing insightful analytics for senior leadership. By guiding process owners on internal control adequacy and consolidating inputs from operational risk officers, you will help maintain a holistic view of organisational risks. Your expertise will also be vital in supporting business continuity planning initiatives, including crisis management training and scenario-based exercises. Through your efforts, you will foster a culture where proactive risk awareness is embedded at every level of the company.

• Oversee the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and ensure alignment with established policies and procedures across all business units.
• Facilitate regular reviews of internal controls, ensuring their ongoing appropriateness for managing non-financial risks within the organisation.
• Support business leaders in identifying, measuring, and managing potential threats as well as value-added projects that enhance operational resilience.
• Assist in developing non-financial risk frameworks and policies, promoting adaptive and effective risk management practices throughout the enterprise.
• Lead internal and external risk assessments for assigned non-financial risk domains, ensuring comprehensive analysis and timely reporting.
• Prepare detailed risk analytics and reports for various committees and boards, providing actionable insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Assist in collecting data and preparing reports related to insurance, regulatory, fraud, and other emerging or imminent risk domains as required.
• Facilitate issues and incident management processes by supporting risk appetite setting, tolerance limits, identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting through data-driven analysis.
• Continuously improve operational risk incident collection, analysis, and monitoring capabilities to enhance overall risk oversight.
• Provide expert guidance on risk management matters to business stakeholders while participating in studies such as stress testing and scenario analyses.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Chief Risk Officer brings substantial experience from roles focused on enterprise-level non-financial risk oversight within regulated environments such as insurance or financial services. Your background should reflect hands-on involvement in designing adaptable frameworks that address evolving threats while supporting value creation. You possess exceptional analytical abilities that enable you to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Your collaborative nature ensures seamless coordination with diverse teams—from process owners assessing internal controls to crisis managers executing continuity plans. A strong sense of responsibility underpins your approach; you are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive culture where everyone shares ownership of organisational safety. Familiarity with industry regulations further enhances your capacity to anticipate challenges before they arise. Above all else, your passion for ongoing learning ensures you remain at the forefront of best practices in enterprise risk management.

• Extensive experience in enterprise risk management within financial services or insurance sectors, demonstrating deep understanding of non-financial risks.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve risk frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to complex organisations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience preparing detailed reports for executive committees or boards using advanced data-driven methodologies.
• Demonstrated capability in conducting thorough internal and external assessments across multiple non-financial risk domains such as regulatory compliance or fraud prevention.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams including operational risk officers and crisis management groups.
• Track record of supporting business continuity planning initiatives including Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) development.
• Experience facilitating issues management processes such as incident tracking, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and follow-up reporting.
• Ability to provide clear guidance on internal control adequacy while nurturing a culture of shared responsibility for organisational resilience.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to insurance or financial services industries is highly desirable.
• Commitment to continuous professional development through participation in ERM trainings or similar knowledge-sharing initiatives.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader committed to fostering a culture where every employee feels empowered to contribute towards collective resilience. The company places great emphasis on collaboration—encouraging open communication between departments so that knowledge is freely shared for mutual benefit. Employees enjoy access to flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance without compromising professional growth. The leadership team is renowned for its supportive approach; they invest heavily in training opportunities that keep staff abreast of industry developments while nurturing individual strengths. By prioritising inclusivity alongside technical excellence, this company creates an environment where your contributions are valued—and where you can truly make a difference by helping safeguard its future success.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a transformative role where your expertise can shape the future of enterprise-wide risk management, this is your chance to make an impact—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.