Group Chief Risk Officer-Energy & Cement industry

Job Introduction

Adexen is mandated by a leading African conglomerate with diversified operations across multiple sectors, including energy, Oil & Gas, Food and Cement production to recruit a highly experienced Group Chief Risk Officer. 

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.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.