Risk Manager
Permanent expatriate role | Group-wide remit
Shape enterprise risk management for a fast-growing energy group, with direct visibility at executive and Board level, a lifestyle in one of West Africa's most sought-after expatriate districts, and a package that goes a very long way.
The opportunity
Our client is a fast-growing African energy group operating across several markets on the continent, with international offices in Europe. As it scales, it is creating a new group-level Compliance, Risk and Internal Control function, and this is one of three senior hires that will form its core leadership layer.
Reporting to the Group Director, Compliance, Risk and Internal Control, you will lead the implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management framework aligned with ISO 31000 and COSO ERM. You will give executive management and the Board a clear, forward-looking view of strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, project, environmental, cyber and reputational risk, and help the business make better decisions as it grows.
What you will do
- Lead roll-out of the group ERM framework, risk register, risk appetite framework and risk taxonomy
- Facilitate enterprise and business unit risk assessments across multiple countries
- Develop Key Risk Indicators, dashboards and executive and Board risk reporting
- Monitor risk around financing arrangements, lender obligations, debt covenants and major commercial agreements
- Support risk assessment of capital projects, investments, acquisitions and joint ventures
- Identify emerging risks and recommend practical mitigation
- Coordinate business continuity and crisis management planning
- Partner with Compliance, Legal, Finance, HSSE, Internal Audit and business leaders to embed risk ownership
What you will bring
- 7+ years in enterprise risk management, internal audit, finance or a related control function
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 31000, COSO ERM, risk appetite and risk governance
- Experience in energy, mining or another highly regulated industry (preferred)
- Comfort assessing exposure on financing, covenants, capital projects and commercial agreements
- The ability to turn complex risk into clear recommendations for senior leaders and Boards
- CRMA, IRM, CIA, CISA or similar certification is desirable
- African experience is an advantage but not essential; strong candidates with proven adaptability are encouraged to apply
Who will thrive here
This is not a role for someone looking to inherit a finished structure. Our client wants a hands-on builder with a positive, flexible attitude who works well with everyone, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and has the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence senior stakeholders across different cultures. Breadth across compliance and internal control as well as risk will be highly valued.
The package
- Permanent expatriate contract
- Competitive base salary plus a performance bonus of up to 15%
- Company-provided accommodation in the city's premier expatriate district, in modern, well-maintained buildings with pool, gym and resident services
- Transport provided, with a short commute to modern offices in the central business district
- Comprehensive medical cover
- Two business-class return flights home each year for you and your partner
- Full relocation and work permit support
Accommodation, transport and medical cover are provided on top of salary, so your earnings work considerably harder than they would at home.
The location
You will be based in a vibrant West African capital regarded as one of the region's most stable and secure business hubs. Life centres on a leafy, well-serviced expatriate district that is home to embassies, international companies and a welcoming international community, with excellent restaurants, private healthcare and easy connections to Europe and beyond.
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