Head of Group Risk Management

Position Summary

This strategic role will be instrumental in identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring risks associated with our growth and investment initiatives in the energy sector, specifically in upstream and midstream operations, as well as our ongoing projects in specialist products and services, engineering, construction, fabrication, and maintenance.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Risk Leadership

 Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework to protect

Company's business operations across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors

 Lead and develop a team of risk management professionals, providing mentorship, training, and

performance management to build organizational risk capabilities

 Provide executive leadership with actionable insights on risk exposures related to new market

entries, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships across our diversified portfolio

 Lead crisis management planning and coordinate effective response measures to protect

Company's market position and stakeholder interests

Risk Assessment & Management

 Lead systematic risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies across all business

units and geographies, with particular focus on our six-country footprint

 Provide strategic risk oversight for major capital projects, investments, and bids

 Conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, analyzing both upside

opportunities and downside threats that may impact Company's financial and long-term

sustainability

 Evaluate identified risks against organizational criteria (financial impact, legal requirements,

environmental factors, reputational concerns) to ensure strategic alignment and appropriate

prioritization

Reporting Continuous Improvement

 Monitor and report Key Risk Indicators and track risk mitigation plan implementation, providing

timely reporting to governance and management committees

 Lead continuous improvement initiatives within Enterprise Risk Management, Crisis

Management, and Business Continuity Management frameworks

 Prepare executive-level risk reports for the Board, Executive Committee, and other stakeholders

that facilitate informed decision-making

Job Requirements:

Experience:

 Minimum 15 years professional experience with 8+ years in senior risk management roles

 Proficiency in risk quantification techniques and analytical tools

 Proficiency with ISO 31000. Experience in implementing ISO 31000 is a plus.

Industry Expertise:

 Comprehensive knowledge of oil and gas industry risks and mitigation strategies

 Understanding of engineering, construction, and maintenance project risks

 Familiarity with international energy sector regulations and compliance requirements

Education & Certifications:

 Bachelor or Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

 Professional risk management certifications (e.g., FRM, CRM, CRISC) are highly desirable