Group Chief Risk Officer-Energy & Cement industry at Adexen

Responsibilities

• This is a strategic leadership role, combining governance and assurance with hands-on support to operations. The role requires deep knowledge of enterprise risk management, strong experience in the energy/oil & gas sector, and the ability to foster a risk-aware culture while enabling the Group’s growth agenda.

Risk & Assurance Leadership

• Design, implement, and oversee the Group’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
• Identify, assess, and monitor strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and HSE risks across the Group.
• Ensure robust systems, policies, and standards are in place to mitigate key risks and safeguard the Group’s assets.
• Provide assurance to the Board and Executive Management on risk exposure and mitigation measures.

Governance & Compliance

• Develop and enforce risk-related policies aligned with international best practices (ISO 31000, COSO, IIA standards).
• Coordinate with Audit, HSE, Compliance, and Finance to ensure an integrated approach to risk.
• Oversee internal assurance activities, including risk-based reviews, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements in all jurisdictions of operation.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Management, and the Board on enterprise risks and opportunities.
• Provide risk insights to support strategic decision-making and capital allocation.
• Represent the Group with external stakeholders, including regulators, insurers, and business partners.

Culture & Capability Building

• Promote a strong risk and assurance culture across the Group.
• Lead training and awareness initiatives to embed risk management practices within business units.
• Build and mentor a high-performing risk and assurance team.

Desired Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Risk Management, Law, or related discipline. Professional certifications (IRM, ISO 31000, CRMA, CIA, CFA, PMP) are an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 15–20 years’ experience, with significant exposure to the oil & gas, energy, or large-scale industrial sectors.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise risk management or assurance functions at executive level.
• Solid knowledge of HSE, regulatory compliance, project risk, and financial risk frameworks.
• Experience working across African or other emerging markets highly desirable.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with hands-on execution ability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate in a complex, fast-paced, and multicultural environment.
• Entrepreneurial and pragmatic, with a focus on enabling business growth while managing risks.