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UK Risk Manager

Leeds Permanent £80,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
The UK Risk Manager will oversee risk management processes and ensure compliance within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. This role is based in Leeds and requires a strategic thinker who can evaluate and mitigate risks effectively.
  • Support a Global Business Develop their Risk Function
  • Excellent salary and progression on offer.

About Our Client

This role is with a large organisation operating in the Energy sector. The company is known for its strong presence in the market and its focus on delivering sustainable and innovative solutions.

Job Description

  • Managing stakeholder expectations (both within Group and externally with Joint Venture partners) through regular communications including face-to-face meetings with internal and external audit, regulators and other relevant third parties.
  • Ensuring that risk is managed and reported consistently both internally and to the company's shareholders, and that it complies with the businesses global practices.
  • Specifying and maintaining procedures to ensure that the risk in the UK is effectively managed, and ensuring that suitably-trained personnel are in place to carry out the required activities.
  • Working with senior management at UK each entity to ensure that all areas are compliant with UK and Group Internal Control policies and procedures

The Successful Applicant

A successful UK Risk Manager should have:

  • Detailed understanding of the techniques used for risk measurement, management and control.
  • Detailed understanding of risk management systems and their operation.
  • An understanding of option pricing theory, and the ability to develop and independently validate complex pricing models.
  • Detailed understanding of the UK electricity and gas markets.
  • Solid understanding of Credit Management
  • In-depth understanding of Value-at-Risk and other risk metrics
  • Understanding of and commitment to the aims of the Group.
  • Manage the relationship between the UK and the business functions operating within the country, ensuring that transparency is maintained between the Global Business Units (GBUs), the Regional/Country structure and Group.
  • The role will also coordinate the quarterly UK Local Energy Management Committee (LEMC), provide a consolidated view of risks, promote cross-GBU synergies and portfolio effects and sharing of good practices across the UK.

What's on Offer

The UK Risk Manager will receive;

  • An annual salary of approximately £80,000 - £110,000, depending on experience.
  • Employer pension contribution of 8-12%, based on employee contributions.
  • Performance bonus of up to 15% of salary.
  • Additional benefits including a £6000 allowance.
  • A permanent role offering stability and growth opportunities.
  • A chance to work in Leeds



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a UK Risk Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
George Wearden
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6843101
Phone number
+44 161 8290 401

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Wearden
Consultant phone
+44 161 8290 401
Job reference
JN-092025-6843101