Vice President of Risk - Credit and Investment

Yellow Door Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable energy partner seeks a seasoned Vice President of Risk to oversee investments and manage risk strategies. This position involves strategic oversight, credit risk management, and collaborative support across departments, crucial for the company's continued growth in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in credit, risk, and corporate banking
• Prior experience in PPA risk assessment and legal review
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Oversee Yellow Door Energy’s exposure to investment and credit risks
• Manage and enforce Investment Protocol across the business
• Provide high-level strategic support to Business Development and senior stakeholders

Skills

Credit risk management

Strategic risk oversight

Investment analysis

Education

MSc / MA in Finance, Economics, Business or related discipline

Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification

Job description

Vice President of Risk - Credit and Investment

Vice President of Risk - Credit and Investment

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Yellow Door Energy is the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses , serving commercial and industrial customers across the Middle East and Africa . Our solar and energy efficiency solutions enable businesses to reduce energy costs, improve power reliability, and lower carbon emissions. Our shareholders include Actis , the International Finance Corporation (IFC) , Mitsui & Co., Ltd. , and TAEF .

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a seasoned Vice President (VP) of Risk to join our leadership team and manage Yellow Door Energy’s overall exposure to risk — with a particular focus on investments. This critical role will oversee four key risk areas :

• Credit risk
• Strategic risk

The VP of Risk is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders and for executing plans and strategies that reflect Yellow Door Energy’s risk appetite . This includes playing a leading role in structuring, reviewing, and assessing credit and counterparty risks embedded in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) , as well as identifying, allocating, and mitigating risks across all investment transactions . The VP of Risk is also the custodian of the Investment Protocol , ensuring its consistent and compliant implementation across the business.

Working cross-functionally , the VP of Risk will provide high-level analytical and strategic support to Business Development and other departments, and report directly to senior stakeholders including the Investment Committee and Board .

Qualifications & Experience

• MSc / MA in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in credit, risk, and / or corporate banking , ideally within financial services or infrastructure sectors
• Prior experience in PPA risk assessment and legal review from a risk standpoint
• Deep understanding of credit risk processes , investment protocols , and portfolio monitoring
• Experience in the renewable energy industry
• Proven track record of balancing enterprise risk with commercial objectives
• Experience in developing rating models and risk scoring
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage

Preferred

• Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification or equivalent

Strategic & Investment Risk Oversight

• Manage Yellow Door Energy’s overall exposure to investment, credit, enterprise, and strategic risks
• Review PPAs and identify credit and counterparty risk exposures
• Lead the development of investment, liquidity, and counterparty risk analyses
• Engage in high-level strategic discussions with the Investment Committee and Board
• Maintain and enforce the Investment Protocol across the business
• Conduct credit risk assessments for long-term offtake agreements
• Collaborate with Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Technical teams
• Monitor the asset portfolio and pipeline to identify changing risk profiles
• Ensure policy compliance and manage non-performing assets
• Design and implement a comprehensive risk register and proactive risk framework
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and foster a strong risk culture
• Conduct internal audits, customer reviews, and industry-specific assessments
• Develop and enhance risk policies, contingency plans, and fraud prevention strategies

Team Leadership & Organisational Development

• Provide strong leadership to the Risk team across Dubai HQ and regional offices
• Build a performance-oriented, high-integrity team culture
• Drive automation, scalability, and process efficiency
• Stay informed of regional regulatory trends and align business accordingly

To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter via LinkedIn.

Please be advised that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As a general precaution, kindly note that Yellow Door Energy does not engage intermediaries or charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate communications will originate from email addresses ending in @yellowdoorenergy.com.

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