Group Risk Manager

Bluefield; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Risk Manager to provide strategic oversight of risk management across their diverse portfolio of projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial services, particularly with renewable energy exposure, and will play a pivotal role in establishing best practices in risk management and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management within the financial services sector, ideally in renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential risks.
• Prepare and present comprehensive risk reports to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field

Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM)

Job description

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Job Title: Risk Manager

Reports To: Group General Counsel, Bluefield Partners LLP

Required Qualifications, Skills, and experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM) preferred.
2. Proven experience in risk management within the financial services sector, ideally with exposure to renewable energy projects or funds.
3. Strong understanding of FCA regulations and compliance requirements.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Purpose of the Group Risk Manager:

The Risk Manager has a pivotal role in shaping and implementing risk management strategies.

All operational risks across our diverse portfolio of solar, wind and BESS assets from the development pipeline through to operational sites and eventually through to the decommissioning phase of operational sites will need to be tracked and stakeholders advised across the group on their specific risk management processes. Given the wide range of activities undertaken within the group, the range of risks will be wide ranging from H&S on construction and operational sites, regulatory risks for all entities and with a FCA focus for the FCA regulated entity, Bluefield Partners LLP, cyber security risk for the entire group and the other risks which businesses operating in our industries face.

As part of the operational risk management role, the Group Risk Manager will need to support other parts of the group (including other group focussed teams such as Legal, ESG, IT, Finance, HR, project managers, procurement leads) in supply chain controls and ensuring that outsourcing risks are identified and managed.

Regulatory risk management and conduct risk processes, specifically supporting our compliance monitoring activity for the FCA regulated entities in the group, is another area that this role could support.

The Group Risk Manager would also support in several key working groups across the group established to implement best practice and new ways of working centrally in keys areas such as Policies, Information Security and Cyber Resilience, Supply Chain management and Crisis Risk Management (incorporating Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans).

The Risk Manager will also play a pivotal role when a wider governance structure review is undertaken with a view to separate Risk Committee(s) being established.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a strong background in financial services to take the lead in establishing a robust risk management framework.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Establishment of Risk Department:
   • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework tailored to the unique challenges of the renewable energy and financial services sectors.
   • Collaborate with key stakeholders to integrate risk management into all aspects of the organization's operations.
2. Risk Identification and Assessment:
   • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential risks associated with the company's activities.
   • Provide recommendations for risk mitigation and control strategies.
3. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Stay abreast of relevant FCA regulations and ensure the company's activities adhere to all applicable guidelines and that briefings/training is delivered to the group in conjunction with the legal and compliance team as required.
   • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory requirements.
4. Reporting and Communication:
   • Prepare and present comprehensive risk reports to senior management and board members.
   • Foster a culture of risk awareness and effective communication throughout the organization.
5. Maintain data security and confidentiality by using information within the parameters of the job role, any applicable SLAs, the company data policies and / or privacy notices and the statutory guidelines set out within the GDPR and any associated UK legislation, in particular data that is generated by CCTV or that may be classified as personal data.
6. Comply with all required fire, health, and safety requirements for the environment in which you are working, including making yourself aware of the current applicable policies and risk assessments and acting accordingly, and attending any required training.
7. Any other reasonable task as requested by a Manager, Partner, or Director of the business.

Interactions within the Bluefield Group:

1. The role will require engagement across the Bluefield group of companies including amongst others Bluefield Partners LLP, Bluefield Services Limited, Bluefield Construction Management Limited, Bluefield Renewable Developments Limited, Bluefield Operations Limited and potentially support on (or lead if required) governance and risk management reporting to the Board of Bluefield Solar Income Fund.
2. The role will sit within the legal team alongside compliance advisors and the group HSEQ lead.
3. Communicate information as required within the team
4. Attend team meetings, company meetings, handover meetings and appraisals as required.

Job Location:

Bristol Central and frequent UK travel. Hybrid working available, with a minimum of 3 days in office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).

About the Bluefield Group:

The Bluefield Group is comprised of Bluefield Partners LLP, Bluefield Services Limited, Bluefield Operations Limited, Bluefield Renewable Developments Limited, Bluefield Construction Management Limited, and other subsidiaries. Each of these is focused on renewable energy at various stages of the lifecycle of a solar/wind/BESS site and each provide services to an FCA-regulated fund (Bluefield Solar Income Fund) along with other funds. The group is expanding its operations, and we are establishing a new Risk team to address group-wide risk issues and to ensure that the highest standards of governance and risk management are embedded. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join as a Risk Manager. Headquartered in Bristol, we are at the forefront of sustainable investment and energy solutions.

Hours of Work:

37 ½ hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00 am until 5:30 pm.

Inclusive Statement:

We aim to have a workforce that is representative of all sections of our society, where you can act true to yourself and where you feel a sense of belonging in Bluefield. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include women, those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.