Senior Risk Officer

JERA Nex bp; Vlaams-Brabant; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JERA Nex bp is seeking a Senior Risk Officer to implement and embed the global risk management framework across the organization. You will strengthen risk awareness, oversee risk registers, and deliver consolidated risk reporting to senior management and Board Committees.

The role requires 10+ years of risk management experience, strong communication, and a proactive, analytical mindset. Travel may be required as part of global activities and risk reviews.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in risk management.
• Strong analytical mindset and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in programme management - leading multifunctional groups.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in renewable energy and its regulatory dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve the corporate risk management framework (policies, procedures, methodologies).
• Identify, assess, treat, monitor, and report risks across all functions.
• Maintain and enhance risk registers with clear ownership.
• Prepare consolidated risk reports and dashboards for senior management and Board Committees.
• Lead cross-functional risk initiatives and monitor industry trends and threats.

Skills

Risk management

Corporate risk framework

Risk registers

Risk reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Programme management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Risk management tools

Digital risk management tools

Job description

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan's largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies.

We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale.

To strengthen our Risk & Internal Audit team, we are looking for a Senior Risk Officer. Y

Your role:

You will play a key role in implementing the global risk management framework across JERA Nex bp, by enhancing and embedding risk management practices, and by strengthening risk awareness across the organization

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the corporate risk management framework (policies, procedures, methodologies, etc.).
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and reporting across all business functions (finance, legal, IT, HR, sustainability, investments, projects, operations, etc.), acting as a trusted advisor.
• Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of corporate risk registers, ensuring risks are appropriately owned and addressed.
• Prepare consolidated risk reports and dashboards for senior management and Board Committees, providing independent assurance on the management of risks within the defined risk appetite (incl. timely escalation of risks that exceed risk tolerance levels).
• Lead topical or cross-functional risk management initiatives and assessments. Monitor industry trends, lessons learned, and emerging threats affecting offshore wind development.

• Promote a proactive and embedded risk culture across all levels of the company.
• Assess the potential implementation of digital risk management tools.

Your profile:

We are looking for someone who combines analytical strength with strong communication skills and a passion for renewable energy. You ideally bring:

• A master's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in risk management.
• A curious, analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in programme management - leading multifunctional working groups and working with a global team - is a plus.
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine interest in renewable energy, including its technical, financial, and regulatory dimensions.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Dutch, German, or Japanese is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

What you can expect from us:

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company.

As we build our company, we are driven by:

Care for each other and our world - we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas

A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible

A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind - we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve.

About JERA Nex bp

JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects.

A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.

Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.