Non-financial Risk Consultant (H/F)

Neofin Advisory is a specialized advisory entity within the Meritis Group, dedicated to supporting financial institutions on complex regulatory, risk and transformation challenges.

Neofin is strengthening its Operational & Non-Financial Risk practice to support leading financial institutions in an increasingly demanding regulatory and risk environment.

We are looking for a Non-Financial Risk Consultant to work on high-impact assignments, helping clients design, enhance and operationalize robust risk frameworks in line with regulatory expectations and business realities.

This role offers exposure to complex transformation programs , close interaction with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to develop strong expertise across operational, ICT and conduct risks.

Job Description

As a consultant, you will contribute to a wide range of non-financial risk initiatives, including:

• Supporting non-financial and operational risk assessments , from diagnosis to implementation of corrective actions
• Designing and enhancing risk frameworks covering:
  • Operational Risk
  • ICT & Cyber Risk
  • Third-Party / Outsourcing Risk
  • Conduct & Business Risk
• Delivering gap analyses and regulatory uplift programs , particularly in response to evolving European regulations (e.g. DORA)
• Contributing to incident management and root cause analysis , including remediation plans
• Supporting or implementing RCSA, KRI frameworks , risk mapping and governance processes
• Preparing risk committees, dashboards and management reporting
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, IT and Operations
• Participating in client workshops and supporting change management initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in operational or non-financial risk, gained within:

• a financial institution (bank, insurer, asset manager), or
• a consulting / advisory firm

• Solid understanding of regulatory expectations (EBA, ECB, ACPR), with a strong focus on DORA
• Proven experience with risk methodologies such as RCSA, KRI, incident management or control frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to structure complex topics
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while integrating into multi-disciplinary teams
• Fluent English and French