Senior Manager/Manager Risk - Business Development & Investment - UAE Calendar

Position Overview:

The Risk Manager Business Development & Investment will be responsible for managing, assessing, and mitigating risks related to business development activities and investment opportunities. The role will involve developing risk management strategies and frameworks to ensure the companys growth initiatives and investments are protected from potential financial, operational, environmental, and regulatory risks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial risk management, business development, and investment analysis, and will collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various departments to drive informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment & Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and manage risks associated with business development activities as business unit and the associated investments, including market risk, commodity price volatility, environmental risks, contractual long term risk and regulatory non-compliance risks.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and stress tests for investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies tailored to the companys investment portfolio, including hedging strategies for commodity price risks.
• Monitor political, environmental, and regulatory risks that could impact business development and future investment initiatives in targeted countries.

• Investment & Business Development Support:

• Work closely with the Business Development and Investment teams to assess the risks of new projects.
• Provide expert guidance on risk-related matters during the due diligence process for investments and acquisitions.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting potential risks and proposing mitigation measures.
• Review the financial models and projections to evaluate investment viability from a risk perspective, considering factors such as market volatility, environmental regulations, operations limits and technology advancements.

• Environmental & Regulatory Risk Management:

• Assess the impact of environmental regulations, sustainability standards, and ESG factors on investments.
• Stay updated on changing environmental policies and regulations (such as carbon pricing, emissions limits, and renewable energy standards) that could affect business development strategies.
• Work closely with environmental, legal, and compliance teams to ensure that projects align with current and upcoming regulatory frameworks.

• Risk Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor the performance of the companys investments and business development activities, reporting on emerging risks (e.g., market changes, regulatory shifts, or supply chain disruptions).
• Develop early risk indicators (ERIs) for business development and investments and track risk performance across different sectors and projects.
• Maintain a risk dashboard and report to senior management, identifying areas of concern and proposing risk mitigation strategies tailored to business development.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as technology, legal, finance, operations, and compliance to ensure a holistic approach to risk management.
• Provide training and awareness programs on risk management practices to internal stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the Risk and Business Development teams, ensuring risk considerations are integrated into decision-making processes for investments.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certified for a professional certification (e.g., FRM, CFA, PRM) is must.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management, business development, or investment analysis, preferably within industries that involve large-scale infrastructure or investment projects.
• Proven experience in assessing and managing risk in investments, including knowledge of market volatility and regulatory challenges.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, markets, and risk management methodologies.

• Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex financial and operational risks.
• In-depth understanding of market dynamics, investment pricing models, and risk management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management frameworks, tools, and techniques specific to investment and business development sectors.
• Proficiency in financial modelling tools (e.g., Excel, VBA, Python).

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.