Chief Risk Officer

Overview

In this newly created executive role, you will shape risk strategy across a global MGA network and steer underwriting profitability. You will lead actuarial and data science initiatives to improve predictive modeling and AI-driven underwriting, while managing relationships with insurers and capacity partners. Your impact spans M&A diligence, portfolio optimisation, and cross-border risk governance, all within a PE-backed rapid-growth environment. This is a chance to influence risk culture and drive profitable expansion at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define risk strategy across multiple product lines and territories
• Optimize underwriting portfolio performance for profitable growth
• Lead actuarial and data science teams to advance predictive modelling and AI-based underwriting
• Strengthen relationships with global insurers and reinsurance partners to align risk appetite and capacity
• Drive actuarial diligence and portfolio optimisation in M&A transactions

Key requirements

• Experience in risk management, underwriting, actuarial science, or portfolio oversight within MGA, insurer, or reinsurer
• Proven track record in PE-backed businesses that have scaled globally
• Expertise in portfolio analytics, pricing models, and emerging risk trends
• Actuarial background (FSA, FCAS, or equivalent) highly preferred
• Strategic mindset with ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial success
• Passion for innovation, data-driven decision-making, and AI-enhanced underwriting

• Strategic thinking
• Stakeholder influence at senior levels
• Collaboration and cross-functional leadership
• Portfolio analytics
• Pricing models
• Predictive modelling

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