Senior Investment Risk Assurance Manager

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. Based at our Capenhurst site location, you’ll be reporting to the Head of Group Risk & Internal Audit and will work closely with the Project Risk Management Standard Lead. The role will be pivotal in ensuring that our portfolio of Capital Projects comply with the established set of procedures, standards and risk management framework.

This individual will assess, monitor and provide assurance on the adequacy of risk controls, governance and compliance processes across the lifecycle of capital projects. The role requires a detail orientated professional with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of risk management principles in the context of large scale projects. The successful candidate will have proven experience in effective senior stakeholder management and team leadership.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement a robust global risk assurance framework for capital projects and ensure integration with wider functions (including finance, enterprise risk, site operations and project assurance);
• Monitor capital projects to ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations and industry best practice;
• Perform assurance reviews of project activities, focusing on governance, controls and procedural adherence;
• Develop and design third line risk reports to key forums including the Executive Board, Group Board and Group Risk and Audit Committee and produce and communicate periodically;
• Act as key liaison between project teams and governance committees to escalate and resolve compliance issues;
• Act as the risk representative on investment committees and sub-committees;
• Identify gaps in existing risk processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness;
• Build a team of risk assurance practitioners to support the function during its growth period and oversee the day to day operations;
• This role requires effective senior stakeholder management and engagement, the candidate must be able to communicate with all levels within the organisation, including the C-Suite and disseminate technical information to non-technical audiences;
• Manage multinational and multi-level stakeholder expectations across all business unit and locations;
• Develop and roll out communications and training about the newly formed risk assurance function, its purpose and its value add in the Urenco Organisation;
• Provide robust review and challenge of the risk products submitted by projects and programmes as part of investment decision making and offer guidance and areas of continuous improvement;
• Work collaboratively with other risk professions in the organisation, including within Group Projects and Enterprise Risk Team;
• Drive a strong risk awareness culture at group level by ensuring a consistent and/or appropriate application of the standard management processes, tools, documentation and reporting for Risk and Issue Management.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Deep technical knowledge and expertise in risk management, P3M risk management and agile methodologies, with demonstrable experience Capital Project Risk Management;
• Ability to take ownership and demonstrate initiative, to help build and strengthen the risk management function;
• Proficiency in reporting and experienced user of ARM, Xactium or similar risk software;
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with demonstrable experience in senior stakeholder engagement at all levels;
• Results orientated, self-motivated and capable of prioritising and organising workloads;
• Strong Business and Commercial understanding: Understanding and applying knowledge of the business and sources of profitability and growth;
• Strong understanding of risk modelling to support assurance of project QRA models and to develop Portfolio level risk models.

What can you expect from us?

• More than just a job, we offer a future.
• More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.
• As an employee of Urenco you will receive:
• Salary: competitive;
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days;
• A diverse range of family friendly policies;
• A generous bonus scheme;
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution;
• Single private medical and dental cover;
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection;
• In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings;
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.