Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Role Description This part-time remote Chief Risk Officer (CRO) role at Direction des affaires juridiques de la Ville de Paris (DAJ) focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing organizational risks across legal, financial, and operational domains. The CRO develops and maintains a comprehensive risk management framework, including policies, procedures, and governance structures aligned with public sector and municipal requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing risk exposures, overseeing risk reporting, advising leadership on risk mitigation strategies, and coordinating with legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure consistent risk practices. The role also involves monitoring regulatory developments, preparing concise risk briefs for senior decision-makers, and leading risk awareness initiatives to strengthen a culture of accountability and compliance.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, including designing and implementing risk frameworks and governance structures.
• Strong experience in Credit Risk Management and Market Risk, with the ability to evaluate exposure, set risk limits, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Solid foundation in Finance and Analytical Skills, enabling effective quantitative and qualitative risk analysis and clear interpretation of complex data.
• Proven background in public sector, municipal administration, or regulated environments, with familiarity of French and EU regulatory landscapes preferred.
• Advanced degree in finance, law, risk management, public administration, or a related field; relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CRM) are an asset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present risk findings to non-specialist stakeholders and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Capacity to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high ethical standards and sound judgment.