Chief Risk Officer

IDEX Consulting Ltd
Glasgow
9 months ago
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Chief Risk Officer – Drive Global Expansion in a PE-Backed, High-Growth MGA Group


Are you adynamic risk leaderwith experience scalingPE-backedinsurance businesses? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can shaperisk strategy, underwriting performance, and global expansion? If so, this could be your next big move.


About the Business

Our client have a strong backing fromprivate equity, they're are rapidly expanding their global footprint and building a world-class portfolio of underwriting businesses. As they scale, they need aChief Risk Officer (CRO)to driverisk strategy, product innovation, and portfolio profitabilityacross the growing network of MGAs.


The Opportunity

This is anewly created, executive leadership role, offering the chance to work closely with the portfolio MGAs, underwriting teams, and capacity providers. You'll take ownership of:


  • Shaping the risk strategyacross multiple product lines and territories.
  • Optimizing underwriting portfolio performanceand ensuring profitable growth.
  • Leading actuarial and data science teamsto enhance predictive modeling and AI-driven underwriting.
  • Strengthening relationships with global insurers and reinsurance partnersto align risk appetite and capacity.
  • Playing a key role in M&A transactions, leading actuarial diligence and portfolio optimization.


What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years in risk management, underwriting, actuarial science, or portfolio oversightwithin an MGA, insurer, or reinsurer.
  • Proven track record inPE-backed businesses that have scaled globally.
  • Expertise inportfolio analytics, pricing models, and emerging risk trends.
  • Actuarial background (FSA, FCAS, or equivalent)highly preferred.
  • Astrategic mindsetwith the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial success.
  • A passion forinnovation, data-driven decision-making, and AI-enhanced underwriting.

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