Risk Manager

Location: Flexible. This role has the flexibility to work remotely but be based from our Bristol or Havant office and travel to these when required.

The OVO Group’s purpose is to drive progress towards net zero carbon living. To reach Plan Zero, we need everyone to come together - not just as customers buying energy, but as members with a common goal. As part of this ambitious plan, our goal is to become the ‘Best Employer in the UK’ by 2030. If you think you could be the talent we’re looking for, then come and join the adventure!

We launched in 2009 with a mission to change energy for the better. Since then, we’ve welcomed over a million members, planted a million trees, and set our sights on helping save the planet.

As a Group, we’re working to become a net zero carbon business by 2030, while helping our OVO Energy members halve their carbon footprints at the same time. 

Green energy and technology are great tools to fight the climate crisis with. But it’s people power that will rewrite history.  

So we’re building a zero carbon team inside and out. Of people who share our values, feel inspired by our mission, and want to make change happen. When you work for OVO, it’s not just a job. It’s the work of a lifetime. And we want the sharpest minds to help. 

Up for the challenge?

Where in the world of OVO will I be working? 

Reporting to the Head of Risk, in our Risk and Compliance team, you’ll play an integral part making sure risk management is in place and effective across OVO Group. You’ll work day-to-day with senior teams to support their understanding of risk and how it links to our group-wide risk framework.

What will I be doing?

You’ll work alongside operational leaders across OVO Retail and Kaluza to support and embed risk management. You'll give advice to Risk Owners on the suitability of controls and metrics related to their key risks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Helping our leaders to identify, analyse and evaluate risk, and put together viable response plans
• Validating risk assessments and response plans raised by operational teams
• Maintaining the integrity of information in our risk system
• Supervising ongoing monitoring of risks against the Risk Appetite
• Assisting the periodic review of the Principal Risks and Risk Appetite
• Producing value-adding reporting on risk to ensure key partners at all levels can make informed decisions
• Supporting the development and implementation of the OVO Risk Framework
• Supporting a culture across OVO that understands risk and enables risk-based decision making

Is this the job for me? 

You’ll have a passion for risk management and a desire to ensure risk is understood and appropriately controlled. You'll be able to work harmoniously within OVO to embed risk management into day-to-day decision making. You'll have experience of delivering high value and quality outputs.

Ideally you will have:

• Experience of risk management in a regulated sector
• A sound understanding of risk management principles and techniques
• A recognised professional qualification in risk management and/or be either degree level educated
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior partners
• Resilient in character with strong ethical values and a desire to get it right
• Ability to prioritise workload based on business priorities
• Confidence and passion to work on your own initiative

From us you’ll get*

• An annual discretionary bonus
• 4% of your salary to spend on flexible lifestyle benefits
• 5% matched employer contribution to your pension
• 25 days holiday + 1 for your birthday
• And many more... 

(*) Please note that certain benefits kick-in once you have passed probation which can be up to 6 months after your start date.

We want the best people 

At OVO, we empower our people to have choice around where and when they work - flexible working arrangements can be discussed for all of our roles. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team for more info.

We’re keen to meet people with varied backgrounds - our view is the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have much of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure… we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about working in the OVO family of companies on our careers page and Glassdoor. We’re also delighted to have received a Top Employers certificate in 2018, 2019 and 2020!