Risk Officer

We are currently looking for a Lead Risk Officer for a permanent employment contract to be responsible for the management of Henki-Fennia's risk management. This is a key role in which you are responsible for the development, maintenance and monitoring of Henki-Fennia's risk management framework as part of the Fennia Group's risk management entity. In the position, you ensure that the company's risk management supports business objectives, solvency, good governance and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with Henki-Fennia's management, board and the Fennia Group's risk management. The position offers a vantage point into the life insurance business and the opportunity to significantly influence the development of the company's risk management and support for decision-making. In this position: - You are responsible for the management of Henki-Fennia's statutory risk management and the development, maintenance and monitoring of the risk management framework in accordance with the guidance of the Fennia Group's risk management. - You continuously monitor the company's risk position relative to the risk appetite and assess the impact of risks on business, solvency and strategy implementation. - You report regularly to the company's board, management and the Fennia Group's Chief Risk Officer on the company's risk position and its development. - You support the business and management from a risk management perspective and develop risk management practices in cooperation with different functions. - You are responsible for coordinating the ORSA process and regulatory reporting in Henki-Fennia in accordance with the Fennia Group's practices. - You substitute for the Fennia Group's Chief Risk Officer if necessary. We expect from you: We are looking for an experienced risk management professional who understands the operating environment of the insurance business, regulation and the role of risk management as a business enabler. We hope for: - At least five years of experience in risk management tasks in the financial sector. Experience in life insurance is considered an advantage. - Practical experience in solvency reporting, governance system, ORSA process and the application of relevant regulation in life insurance business (e.g. Solvency II). - Experience in reporting to the board and preparing materials to support decision-making. - Ability to develop the risk management function independently and in a way that supports the business. - Good interaction and teamwork skills - Fluent Finnish and English language skills (Swedish is considered an advantage) - A higher education degree suitable for the position. A person who succeeds with us has an analytical approach to thinking and data-based working and is ready to take responsibility. You are in touch with the present, but also look further ahead. You work fluently both independently and together with others. You master the planning of systematic work, efficient prioritization and organization of work. Why you should seize the opportunity: - You get to be part of a professional and motivated community. - You are responsible for Henki-Fennia's statutory risk management function and get to work closely with the company's management and board and directly influence the development of Henki-Fennia's risk management, solvency and good governance. - In this position, you get to influence how Henki-Fennia conducts business as part of the Fennia Group. As Henki-Fennia's Lead Risk Officer, you work independently and extensively with different topics and can genuinely influence the development of risk management. The Fennia Group's risk management team supports you in succeeding in the task. - You will work along good transport links in Helsinki's Länsi-Pasila. Everyday life is facilitated by flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid work. We believe that taking care of well-being is more important than ever. Our goal is that every Fennian can combine work and leisure in a way that maximizes well-being. - Fennia's employer promise is to give you the opportunities to build your own path. We ensure that you can influence your own development and tasks and develop and grow with us. Interested in the position? Apply now! Further information about the position is provided by Henki-Fennia's CEO Johanna Ahvenainen, who can be reached best on Tue 11.8.2026 from 9-10 and 14-15, Wed 12.8. from 15-16 and Thu 13.8. from 8.30-9.30, tel. 040 707 6830. We aim to find a suitable person as soon as possible, so it is worth submitting an application immediately. We review applications and may conduct interviews during the application period, and the selection is made as soon as a suitable person is found. However, please apply by 16.8.2026. Work starts as soon as possible by agreement. Employee's business connections (side activities) are checked in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Employment Contracts Act. Please note that appointment to the position requires a suitability and reliability assessment (fit & proper) by the Financial Supervisory Authority.