The Lead Operational Risk Manager implements and enhances the global operational risk framework, oversees material change programs and risk events, and manages a team of two operational risk managers. This role provides risk reporting to senior management, advises business units on risk mitigation, and promotes a strong risk culture across the organization. Collaboration with stakeholders ensures consistent risk management practices and continuous improvement in processes and reporting.

The Lead Operational Risk Manager reports into the Head of European Risk.

Responsibilities: (List below)

  • Lead the local implementation and enhancement of the global operational risk framework, policies, and methodologies.
  • Provide active business oversight for material change programs within the company, including but not limited to system implementation and business process re-engineering.
  • Provide active business oversight for risk events ensuring through (root-cause) analysis that an appropriate risk response is developed by the company.
  • Manage and develop a team of operational risk professionals, setting clear goals, providing coaching, and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Oversee the execution of scenario analysis, thematic reviews and emerging risk assessments.
  • Provide local operational risk reporting to senior management, boards, and risk committees, as well as input to global risk reporting.
  • Act as advisor to business units, providing expert consultation on risk events, root-cause analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Promote a strong risk culture across the organization through training, communication, and leadership.
  • Collaborate with global and local stakeholders to ensure consistent application of risk management practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement in risk processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
  • Support the Head of European Risk in crisis management activities.
  • Contribute and lead global risk initiatives in collaboration with the European Risk and other risk teams.

 Required Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in operational risk management within the investment management or financial services industry.
  • Proven track record in managing teams and/or leading complex risk-related projects.
  • Experience working in a global business environment.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Good sense of humor

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CFA, CRMA) are a plus.

Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

What will you be getting?

  • Compensation level depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR;

  • Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development;

  • A good pension scheme.

Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via people@aegon.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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