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Risk & Controls Manager

Utilities One

Responsibilities

Policy Development & Implementation

  • Develop, maintain, and update company-wide risk management policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to power sector operations.
  • Establish risk assessment frameworks addressing critical areas such as contractor management, safety compliance, and regulatory adherence.
  • Ensure policies are effectively communicated, integrated, and consistently applied across all departments.

Risk Assessment & Reporting

  • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify operational, financial, and regulatory risks in power sector activities.
  • Monitor and report on risks, providing detailed reports to senior leadership highlighting key risks, compliance gaps, and mitigation plans.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies specific to energy projects, contractor engagements, and operational activities.

Insurance & Claims Oversight

  • Oversee the management of insurance programs, ensuring appropriate coverage for company operations, contractors, and projects.
  • Manage claims processes, including subcontractor-related claims, and coordinate with insurers to minimize exposure and financial impact.

Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring

  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of all regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements relevant to power sector operations (utilities, renewable energy, transmission/distribution).
  • Conduct regular compliance checks to ensure adherence to local, regional, and industry-specific regulations.
  • Collaborate with department heads to integrate compliance and risk management practices into daily operations, particularly for contractor engagements and project execution.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Provide guidance and oversight to internal teams on risk management practices and compliance matters.
  • Act as a key advisor to senior management on risk exposure, mitigation strategies, and regulatory changes impacting the company.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Engineering, Risk Management, Business, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or operational risk leadership within the utilities sector.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and contractor management projects
  • Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise risk policies and mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent analytical, reporting, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and provide actionable guidance to senior leadership.

Competitive salary package;

  • Being part of an international, dynamic work environment;
  • Professional development (seminars, courses);
  • Medical Insurance (MedLife) – subject to successful completion of the probation period;
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing international company with significant impact in its industry;
  • 7Card.