Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
confidential for this listing.
About the Role
Greater London, United Kingdom Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to shape risk strategy and support profitable growth across a global portfolio of underwriting businesses. The role will oversee risk across multiple product lines and territories, optimize underwriting portfolio performance, and lead actuarial and data science teams in developing predictive models and data-driven underwriting approaches. The CRO will build strong relationships with insurers and reinsurance partners to align risk appetite and capacity, and contribute to mergers and acquisitions through actuarial due diligence and portfolio optimization. This executive will work closely with underwriting teams and senior stakeholders to support expansion and commercial performance. Candidates should have experience in risk management, underwriting, actuarial science, or portfolio oversight within an insurance or reinsurance environment, along with a track record of supporting globally scaled, private-equity-backed businesses. Expertise in portfolio analytics, pricing models, and emerging risk trends is required. An actuarial qualification or equivalent background is highly preferred. The ideal candidate brings strategic judgment, strong stakeholder influence, and an interest in innovation, data-driven decision-making, and AI-enabled underwriting.
Functions:
- Finance
Compensation
GBP £150,000-£200,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
A private equity-backed insurance business rapidly expanding a global underwriting portfolio
Industry
Insurance
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed