Great British Energy is looking for a Senior Risk Manager – Operational to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.
Location
Aberdeen (also open to applicants based in Edinburgh; advertised separately on LinkedIn).
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and continually enhance GBE’s operational risk management framework, policies, and methodologies
* Oversee GBE’s operational risk governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
* Provide guidance to first‑line teams on risk policies, standards and governance expectations
* Ensure strong, evidence‑based oversight of operational risk across all business units
* Lead enterprise-wide risk identification exercises, including scenario analysis and emerging risk assessments
* Oversee business risk and control self‑assessments, ensuring consistency and challenge
* Develop and oversee an operational incident management framework, including root cause analysis and lessons learned
* Ensure timely escalation, tracking, and closure of operational risk issues
* Provide analysis on trends, themes, and systemic risks
* Contribute to resilience testing, business continuity planning, and supplier risk activities
* Produce high‑quality operational risk reporting and tracking, suitable for Executive and Board level
* Ensure risk data quality, consistency, and transparency across the organisationBuild strong relationships with first‑line teams to embed a proactive risk culture
* Provide challenge, coaching and support to improve risk awareness and decision‑making
* Collaborate cross-functionally on strategic or change initiatives
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive experience in operational risk management within a regulated environment
* Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, controls testing, incident management, and risk assessment
* Analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and distil insightsExcellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
* The ability to be a self‑starter, and confidence to build processes and policies from the ground up
* Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; professional qualifications (FRM, CFA) desirable
* Experience in energy, utilities, financial services, or another complex operational sector
* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to the organisation
* Industry risk qualifications (e.g. IRM, CORM etc)
* Confident challenger with strong relationship‑building skills
* Proactive, detail‑focused, and comfortable working independently
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Personal Qualities
* Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision‑making, and is willing to challenge constructively
* Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
* Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
* Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
* Resilient and resourceful in a fast‑paced environment
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