Group Chief Risk Officer-Energy & Cement industry at Adexen

Adexen is a global Human Ressources Company providing business services in Europe and Africa.

We support companies in all industries in the fields of HR, Legal, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering and Supply chain.

We know how important people are to business. We also think that "People are the future of Africa"

We understand what is needed to match highly skilled professionals with companies operating in Africa at highest standards.

Our consultants are experts in their fields and use the most modern systems and upto date knowledges to support in all HR fields. Our target is to bring wealth of experience to help companie operations to find and retain talents.

Adexen’s objective is to provide both our Clients and their employees as well as our candidates excellence in all aspects of our services.

This high level of service is the foundation of Adexen’s excellent reputation.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.