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General information

Posting ID
P170
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Great British Energy
Salary Banding MIN
£ 0
Location
Aberdeen
Salary Banding MAX
£ 0
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Job Title: Senior Risk Manager (Transaction) 

Location: Aberdeen or Edinburgh 

Reporting to: Head of Risk 

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future. 

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape. 

Our mission is clear:

  • Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
  • Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

  • Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
  • Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
  • Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Senior Risk Manager – Transaction  to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead risk assessments for renewable energy transactions, including investment and debt structures, hedging instruments and other financial instruments
  • Prepare transaction ratings, PD, ECL, EL, RAR for transactions. Involved in stress testing scenarios for transactions. Maintain the policies and procedures relating to risk assessment. Input into Investment Papers risk opinions 
  • Develop, implement and maintain risk frameworks for investment, project finance, M&A, and structured deals
  • Provide independent risk opinions on proposed transactions to senior stakeholders and Investment Committees. Provide 4-eye principles to annual reviews of investments
  • Monitor market, credit, and operational risks across the renewable energy portfolio
  • Collaborate with deal teams, legal, ESG and finance to structure transactions that align with risk appetite. Assess scope of works relating to Due Diligence
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory, market, and ESG considerations impacting renewable energy investments
  • Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and governance committees
  • Working closely with the Head of Risk to execute various risk initiatives
  • Promote and assist in risk awareness throughout the organisation
  • Assist Head of Risk in monitoring and reporting of Risks (including Risk Register)
  • Manage and develop team of Risk Analysts

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: 

  • Proven experience in risk management within energy, infrastructure, or financial services
  • Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, investment and project finance structures
  • Expertise in credit risk, market risk, and counterparty risk analysis
  • Familiarity with investment appraisal, financial modelling, and due diligence processes
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Collaborative approach

Desirable:

  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; professional qualifications (FRM, CFA)
  • Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to risk mitigation
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence decision-making

Personal Qualities

  • Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively 
  • Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact 
  • Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships 
  • Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working 
  • Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment 

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary 
  • Performance-related bonus scheme 
  • Excellent pension scheme 
  • 4x salary life assurance 
  • Group income protection 
  • 38 days annual leave 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Ongoing professional development and training 
  • Supportive, inclusive working environment 

 How to Apply
 For further information please contact: 

 Pearse O’Brien 
 Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist
 pearse.obrien@weareams.com
 PSRpermapplications@weareams.com 

Application Close Date: 

25th May 2026 

 

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