Head of Risk
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring a remote, 6-month contract Head of Risk to lead the UNEP FI Risk Centre in advancing sustainability-integrated risk management for financial institutions.
- Role
- Head of Risk
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Location
- Remote / Home-Based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
- Apply by
- 2026-06-16
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Finance Initiative is seeking a Head of Risk to lead its newly established Risk Centre. This senior role involves developing work programmes to help financial institutions integrate climate, environmental, and social risks into their core management processes. The consultant will engage with Chief Risk Officers, facilitate partnerships, and ensure the initiative's outputs align with global sustainability frameworks like the PRB and PSI. This position requires deep expertise in sustainable finance and risk management within the banking or insurance sectors.
What you'll do
- Engage with Chief Risk Officers to integrate sustainability into bank and insurance risk processes.
- Develop and deliver a robust work programme for the UNEP FI Risk Centre.
- Conduct technical reviews of sustainability-related risk materials and outputs.
- Establish and manage strategic partnerships with academic institutions, modelers, and service providers.
- Provide input into communications strategies to promote Risk Centre offerings.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in risk, law, economics, finance, or business administration.
- At least 8 years of experience in financial services in a risk-related or commercial consulting role.
- Proven track record in climate/environmental risk and sustainable finance.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
- Experience with TCFD/TNFD frameworks and risk management databases.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is home-based and allows for remote work.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience in financial services risk management and a Master’s degree in a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience.
How do I apply for this position?
You can apply through the official UN Inspira portal by the deadline of June 16.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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