Business Project and Operation Risk Manager

This is a pivotal role within a growing energy trading business, focused on driving operational risk oversight and strategic project delivery during the organization’s scale-up phase. The Business Project & Operational Risk Manager will lead efforts across risk management, business readiness, governance, and project coordination, ensuring effective controls are in place to support sustainable growth and mitigate operational risks.

Key Responsibilities:
The role encompasses the day-to-day management of operational risk activities, with a strong emphasis on process integrity, controls, system access governance, and change readiness. Key areas include:

• Operational Risk Management

  • Own and operate the company’s operational risk framework, performing analysis, reporting, and ongoing risk identification across business functions

  • Monitor and report key risk indicators (KRIs), investigating anomalies and inefficiencies

  • Champion process automation and control enhancements to support operational efficiency

• Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Design and maintain a robust internal controls framework in collaboration with functional teams

  • Oversee periodic control testing, evaluating both design adequacy and operational effectiveness

  • Coordinate internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of findings

• New Business & Operational Readiness

  • Lead the end-to-end risk assessment process for onboarding new business activities

  • Ensure all operational requirements are in place prior to go-live, minimizing execution and compliance risks

  • Maintain a delegated authority register and monitor the implementation of risk mitigation actions

• System Governance & Access Management

  • Review and validate user access rights across core business systems, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties

  • Maintain SoD matrices and lead corrective actions where control gaps are identified

• Business Continuity

  • Coordinate the development, testing, and maintenance of business continuity plans across all departments

  • Ensure cross-functional alignment and readiness in the event of disruptions

• Strategic Project Delivery

  • Manage and coordinate the delivery of strategic cross-functional initiatives, including system enhancements, commercial expansions, and governance-related projects

  • Oversee relationships with third-party providers and support integration of new technologies

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on high-impact initiatives such as system upgrades, trading infrastructure enhancements, or new product rollouts

• Governance & Culture

  • Foster a strong culture of governance and compliance across the organization

  • Educate and engage business teams on risk awareness and policy adherence

Team Objectives:

• Maintain and enhance the risk and control register (RACM)

• Lead regular reviews of KRIs and access controls

• Drive business continuity preparedness

• Identify and implement process and system improvements