Skills

Communication Leadership Risk Management Test Change Management Decision-making Crisis Management Training Risk Reporting Organization Project Management BPM

Job Specifications

Join the EPEX SPOT Team: Innovate, Collaborate, Thrive

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Risk Manager to drive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and safeguard business continuity and Crisis Management (BPM) in an industry that is transforming the energy landscape.

Reporting directly to the Head of Risk Management, you will work hand-in-hand with stakeholders across the organization, ensuring that risk awareness becomes part of our DNA. The role is designed as a subject-matter expert position and does not include line management or people management activities which are the sole responsibility of the Head of Risk Management.

Your mission:

Lead Risk Management Excellence: Elevate our Enterprise Risk Management Framework and nurture a culture where every colleague is empowered to act as a risk manager.
Champion Business Continuity: Oversee the design and implementation of robust continuity and crisis plans to keep critical operations running—no matter what.

Your expertise will directly strengthen operational resilience and strategic foresight in a fast-paced, innovative market that powers the future of energy.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Risk Management:

Shape the framework: Maintain and continuously improve the Enterprise Risk Management Framework to ensure its effectiveness and maturity across the organization. Benchmark against industry best practices and propose enhancements.
Empower Risk Owners: Support risk owners in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, including projects and strategic initiatives.
Manage Third-party Risks: Monitor and evaluate vendor and partner risks to protect our ecosystem.
Deliver Risk reporting: Prepare risk reporting for management and shareholders.
Risk Management Information System (RMIS): Act as a functional lead for our RMIS, including configuration, user training, and vendor coordination.
Insurance Expertise: Collaborate with the Legal department to review and optimize insurance coverage annually.
Ensure Compliance: Keep the Enterprise Risk Management policy and processes up to date, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS2) and alignment with Group policies.
Lead Governance: Participate in or chair internal risk committees, influencing key decisions.
Build a Risk culture: Lead training and other communication initiatives that make risk awareness second nature across the company.

2.Business Continuity and Crisis Management:

Lead Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Conduct the BIA yearly with cross-functional teams to identify critical processes.
Develop Business Continuity Plans BCP: Support the operational teams in developing Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
Test and train: Coordinate and supervise BCP testing and cross-functional crisis simulations; track corrective actions. Train BCP actors and Crisis Management Team members.
Report with precision: Compile and submit the annual BCM report to the Group.
Keep best-in-class Frameworks: Maintain BCM policies and processes aligned with group policies, ISO 22301 and industry best practices.
Drive Governance: Chair or participate inthe internal Business Continuity Committee with Management Board members and Operational Directors.

Key Requirements:

Hard Skills:

-Deep expertise in risk management frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and BCM standards (ISO 22301).

-Familiarity with IT security standards (ISO 27001) and emerging technologies (AI, Cloud).

-Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIS2 and NCCS.

-Ability to analyze data and leverage insights for risk decision-making.

-Proven experience in project management, driving cross-functional initiatives to successful completion.

Soft Skills:

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

-Strong leadership and change management capabilities to inspire teams.

-Analytical mindset with a talent for simplifying complex topics.

-Strong ability to engage senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Language Skills:

-Fluent English (written and verbal)

-French or German would be a plus

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in risk management or equivalent degree

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, business continuity, and crisis management.

- Professional certification in Risk Management or BCM (e.g., CEFAR) is a plus.

Location:

Your work location will preferably be Paris, with no specific restriction amongst other EPEX office locations and an attractive hybrid work policy.

Who Are We?

The European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT SE operates physical short-term electricity markets in Central Western Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Nordics and in Poland. Furthermore, EPEX SPOT newly offers local flexibility markets solution and Guarantees of Origin auctions, to foster the integration of renewable energy sources and to enhance the engagement of consumers and producers in the power market. The heart

About the Company

The European Power Exchange, EPEX SPOT SE, is the Exchange for short-term power trading in Europe. It enables electricity producers, utilities, trading companies and industrial consumers to trade power for today or the following day, balancing their supply and demand. EPEX SPOT and its affiliates operate organised short-term electricity markets for Central Western Europe, the United Kingdom and Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Striving for the well-functioning European single market for electricity, EPEX SPOT shares its... Know more