Global Risk Director

Aon is currently recruiting a Head of the Global Risk Centre of Excellence to join our team in Krakow.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Krakow office. 

Aon is in the business of better decisions  

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world   

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. 

What the day will look like: 

As Head of the Global Risk Centre of Excellence, reporting to ABS and Aon's Global Chief Compliance Officer, some of your key responsibilities will involve:

• Assisting the Global Chief Compliance Officer with leading all aspects of enterprise risk management at Aon.
• Supporting the preparation of the annual risk plan for Aon
• Managing the Global Risk Committee structure and associated governance in line with defined Terms of Reference.
• Analysing risk reporting from all committees to provide an enterprise view of Aon's top and accelerating risks, trends, risk appetite, and key risk mitigation activities.
• Supporting the Global Chief Compliance Officer in developing Board and Aon Executive Committee reporting as required.
• Actively partnering with each Risk Officer to manage the consistent adoption of Aon's risk assessment process.
• Owning the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including the design, implementation and change management of any enhancements.
• Manage the oversight and governance of any escalation process in connection with non-standard risks for risk assessment and consideration within the ERM framework in the most efficient and consistent way.
• Managing the production, maintenance, version control and publishing of ERM artefacts
• Developing and managing Global Risk's Aon Avenue page.
• Managing and developing Centre of Excellence risk team resources.
• Monitoring market dynamics to support the identification, reporting and management of emerging risks.

Skills and experience that will lead to success: 

As the Head of the Global Risk Centre of Excellence your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Master's level qualification in risk management, business studies or related discipline.
• Experience within a financial services environment operating within a Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit role, including associated corporate governance.
• Previous experience in people management and leading teams.
• Knowledge of insurance industry is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Capacity to promptly flex priorities in response to senior stakeholder requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to producing high-quality, consistent, accurate deliverables.
• Managing complexity effectively and logically.
• Strong organization, project management and execution skills.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• Strength in relationship building and network development across a complex organisation
• Strong work ethic and tenacity.
• Motivated to work on own initiative.
• Good knowledge of Aon structures and solutions is desirable.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

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