Risk Manager at Growthfund, the National Fund of Greece

Athens, Attica, Greece -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Operational Risk, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Fraud Risk Monitoring, Control Effectiveness, Risk Assessment, Risk Reporting, Root-Cause Identification, Policy Development, Methodologies, Key Risk Indicators, Internal Audit, Cybersecurity Risks

Industry

Public Policy Offices

Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Risk Officer to join the Group Risk Management team. The successful candidate will support the Group Chief Risk Officer and Senior Risk Manager in strengthening and continuously enhancing the Group’s non-financial risk management framework, with a primary focus on operational risk. The role contributes to the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across Growthfund and its subsidiaries, supporting risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation. The Risk Officer will act as a trusted partner to business units, promoting risk-aware decision-making and safeguarding the Group’s assets. Key Responsibilities Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Group Risk Management Framework, ensuring consistency across divisions and subsidiaries. Contribute to the execution of the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process at the Growthfund and its subsidiaries (in collaboration with subsidiaries’ risk managers), including risk and control identification, documentation, quality review, and follow-up of mitigation actions. Administer the process for capturing risk events, losses, and near misses, supporting analysis, investigation, root-cause identification, and documentation of remedial actions. Support the development and maintenance of risk policies, procedures, methodologies, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and other relevant risk metrics. Perform operational risk assessments, internal process reviews, and control effectiveness evaluations. Support fraud risk monitoring, including identification of fraud indicators, review of reported cases, and enhancement of preventive controls. Prepare periodic risk reports, including incident trends, loss data analytics, control weaknesses, and emerging risks. Collaborate closely with subsidiaries’ risk managers to ensure consistent application of methodologies and reporting standards. Support Board, Committee, and senior management reporting and risk-related communications. Participate in cross-functional projects, providing risk input and ensuring alignment with Group risk requirements. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is highly desirable). 3–5 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or a related role, preferably within a large corporate, multinational, or financial institution. Strong understanding of non-financial risks, particularly operational risk. Familiarity with international risk management frameworks and standards such as COSO, ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 45001, EBA, BCBS, DORA, NIS2. Experience or knowledge of ICT & cybersecurity risks and/or ESG risks will be considered a strong asset. Experience or knowledge of financial risks (eg investment, credit) will be considered an asset. Professional certifications in risk management, audit, finance, or project management are highly desirable. Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities, with the capacity to work across multiple teams and priorities. Exposure to a dynamic Group-level risk function with diversified activities across several major economic sectors Participation in high-impact risk and governance initiatives Opportunities for professional development and growth Private Health Insurance Private Pension Plan Training & Development Meal vouchers Performance Bonus Laptop Phone - Mobile Plan

Responsibilities

The Risk Manager will support the implementation and enhancement of the Group Risk Management Framework and contribute to the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process. They will also prepare periodic risk reports and collaborate with subsidiaries’ risk managers.