Job Title: Senior Risk Manager - Transaction
Location: Aberdeen or Edinburgh
Reporting to: Head of Risk
Number of Roles Available: 1
About The Role
Great British Energy is looking for a Senior Risk Manager - Transaction to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead risk assessments for renewable energy transactions, including investment and debt structures, hedging instruments and other financial instruments.
* Prepare transaction ratings, PD, ECL, EL, RAR for transactions, and conduct stress testing scenarios. Maintain policies and procedures related to risk assessment. Provide risk opinions for Investment Papers.
* Develop, implement and maintain risk frameworks for investment, project finance, M&A, and structured deals.
* Provide independent risk opinions on proposed transactions to senior stakeholders and Investment Committees. Apply four-eyes principle to annual reviews of investments.
* Monitor market, credit, and operational risks across the renewable energy portfolio.
* Collaborate with deal teams, legal, ESG and finance to structure transactions that align with risk appetite. Assess scope of works relating to due diligence.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory, market and ESG considerations impacting renewable energy investments.
* Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and governance committees.
* Work closely with the Head of Risk to execute various risk initiatives.
* Promote and assist in risk awareness throughout the organisation.
* Assist Head of Risk in monitoring and reporting of risks, including the Risk Register.
* Manage and develop a team of Risk Analysts.
Essential Qualifications
* Proven experience in risk management within energy, infrastructure or financial services.
* Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, investment and project finance structures.
* Expertise in credit risk, market risk, and counterparty risk analysis.
* Familiarity with investment appraisal, financial modelling and due diligence processes.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Collaborative approach.
Desirable Qualifications
* Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field; professional qualifications (FRM, CFA).
* Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
* Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence decision-making.
Personal Qualities
* Takes ownership, demonstrates confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively.
* Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact.
* Works collaboratively, values different perspectives and builds 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.
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary.
* Performance-related bonus scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* 4x salary life assurance.
* Group income protection.
* 38 days annual leave.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Ongoing professional development and training.
* Supportive, inclusive working environment.
Application Close Date: 25th May 2026
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