Global Risk Manager

SmartestEnergy Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Global remote working

Career development

Job summary

SmartestEnergy Group is seeking a Global Risk Manager to shape and strengthen the group's risk framework. You will work closely with the DVP Global Risk to provide independent oversight and ensure consistent risk policies and governance across UK, US, Australia and Japan.

You will lead risk reporting and analytics across market, credit, operational and enterprise risks, partnering with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Trading, Finance, Operations and Technology to drive decisions and

Qualifications

• Strong risk management expertise across market, credit, operational and enterprise risk.
• Experience with risk appetite, governance, controls, stress testing and reporting.
• Proven leadership in mentoring teams and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk reporting and analytical activity across the Group.
• Develop and implement the Group's risk management framework.
• Provide independent oversight and governance across UK, US, Australia and Japan.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders in Commercial, Trading, Finance, Operations and Technology.
• Promote a strong risk culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Global risk management

Market risk

Credit risk

Operational risk

Enterprise risk

Risk reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Risk management systems

Trading platforms

Job description

As Global Risk Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping and strengthening the SmartestEnergy Group’s global approach to risk management. Working closely with the DVP Global Risk, you’ll help develop and implement the Group’s risk management framework, providing independent oversight and ensuring consistent risk policies, standards and governance across our UK, US, Australian and Japanese operations. You’ll be a key link between Group Risk and our regional teams, while partnering with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Trading, Finance, Operations and Technology.

You’ll combine your commercial awareness, technical risk expertise and leadership skills to provide meaningful insight into market, credit, operational and enterprise risks, supporting informed decision-making and the sustainable growth of our energy trading and retail businesses. You’ll lead risk reporting and analytical activity, contribute to strategic risk and transformation initiatives, and drive improvements in data, systems and processes. Alongside this, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop Global Risk Analysts, promote a strong and consistent risk culture, and help shape the future of risk management across the Group.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

Strong risk management expertise, with a solid understanding of market, credit, operational and enterprise risk, including risk appetite, governance, controls, stress testing and risk reporting;

Energy trading and commercial knowledge, with an understanding of physical and financial energy markets, ideally including electricity, gas, environmental products or commodity trading;

Strong analytical and quantitative capability, with experience analysing risk exposures, developing meaningful insights and using tools such as Excel and Power BI, alongside risk management systems and trading platforms;

Ability to clearly communicate complex risk matters, provide effective challenge and influence senior stakeholders across commercial and corporate functions;

Leadership and continuous improvement experience, with a track record of managing or mentoring team members, leading projects and driving improvements to risk processes, systems, data quality and reporting.

What sets us apart?

Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.