Senior Risk Officer

JERA Nex bp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Career development

Job summary

JERA Nex bp is a global offshore wind company headquartered in London, delivering a world-class risk management program. We are seeking a Senior Risk Officer to implement the risk framework across the organisation, embed risk practices and strengthen risk awareness among teams.

You will lead risk identification, monitoring, and reporting, maintain risk registers, and provide independent assurance to senior management and the Board while promoting a proactive risk culture and exploring digital

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in risk management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in programme management and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and embed the corporate risk management framework.
• Oversee risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain risk registers and owned risk management.
• Prepare consolidated risk reports for senior management and boards.
• Lead cross-functional risk initiatives; monitor industry trends.
• Promote proactive risk culture across the company.
• Assess potential adoption of digital risk tools.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy design

Risk reporting

Programme management

English fluency

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ERM 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.

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.