- Company Name
- SmartestEnergy UK
- Job Title
- Senior Vice President Global Risk
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Senior Vice President, Global Risk
**Role Summary**
Lead the design, implementation, and governance of a centralized global risk function that supports the Group’s growth strategy. Partner with the Board and executive team to shape risk strategy, embed a disciplined risk culture, and provide strategic oversight across all operations worldwide.
**Expactations**
- Build and operationalize a global risk platform with consistent governance.
- Chair the Global Risk Management Committee and act as the chief advisor on risk‑related matters (capital allocation, commercial initiatives, information security, regulatory compliance).
- Drive transformation to elevate the organization as a leader in global risk management.
- Foster accountability, engagement, and a proactive risk‑aware culture across the enterprise.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design and maintain an enterprise risk management framework covering market, credit, operational, and cyber risks.
- Lead an international risk team (4+ direct reports) and ensure high performance.
- Develop, enforce, and continuously improve risk policies, standards, and frameworks.
- Monitor and report risk exposures to the Board and senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with major regulatory regimes (UK Ofgem, US FERC, Australian AEMO).
- Advise on strategic initiatives, capital allocation decisions, and commercial transactions.
- Oversee risk modelling, stress testing, and scenario analysis for physical and renewable energy markets.
**Required Skills**
- Proven senior leadership of risk or related functions (minimum 4 direct reports).
- Extensive enterprise risk management experience, including market and credit risk.
- Strong stakeholder communication, document drafting, and presentation abilities.
- Deep understanding of physical and renewable energy markets, trading instruments, and risk modelling techniques.
- Familiarity with UK, US, and Australian energy regulatory frameworks.
- Strategic thinking with ability to influence board and executive audiences.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline (required).
- Advanced degree (MBA, MSc) preferred.
- Professional risk certifications such as FRM, PRM, or CFA preferred.
- Significant experience in energy trading, financial services, or commodities sectors.