Requirements: English
Company: Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners
Region: Milan , Lombardy
Risk Management Specialist
- Role Title: Risk Management Specialist
- Reports to: Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
- Location/Region: Milan, Italy
- Indicative date required: ASAP
ABOUT SOSTENEO
Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners is an investment manager established in 2022 with two locations across Milan and Sydney, specializing in greenfield infrastructure projects related to the energy transition. Founded by senior executives from the renewable energy and funds management industries in partnership with a leading global insurance company headquartered in Europe, our founding partners bring together over 55 years of aggregate investment experience in energy transition infrastructure across a range of technologies, geographies, and industrial partners.
The Role
Support CRO in Risk Management System Design Implementation
- Support CRO in designing, maintaining, improving and implementing the Companys Risk Management System tailoring it for PE greenfield energy infrastructure;
- performing stress testing at project, portfolio and risk factor level; risk reporting, optimizing processes and improving reporting capabilities;
- ensuring that the risk management policies and processes are adequate and regularly reviewed;
- maintaining current and creating/implementing new risk management tools systems for effective risk assessment, monitoring and reporting.
Support CRO in Risk Management Oversight
- Support CRO in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements;
- performing Ex-ante and ex-post second level risk controls across full perimeter of activities (Fiduciary Proprietary), especially assessing greenfield project risks, their financial models, DD reports, Investment proposals, project performance, energy and financial market developments, technology specific characteristics (BESS; PV, Wind, Hydrogen, etc.) etc.;
- measuring, monitoring Companys and Investments related risks (AIF Risk Profiles), adherence to the limits in line with risk related policies, guidelines and operating procedures and risk strategy;
- maintaining comprehensive risk register (in CGR Foundation platform asset, fund and Enterprise level).
- collecting and assessing risk related data and insights.
- developing and running risk assessment methodologies, tools and Stress Test models for greenfield infrastructure private assets;
- preparing regular and ad hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders on timely basis and ensuring accuracy and clarity;
- coordinating the dialogue with Risk Owners to ensure risks are appropriately monitored, mitigated and regularly reviewed;
- document controls and activities performed, automate and streamline processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of greenfield infrastructure, project finance and renewables sector (PV, BESS, Wind and other) - Mandatory
- Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools- Mandatory
- Desired proficiency in MS Office (including power BI), Python and AI tools - Preferred
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and assess quantitative and qualitative risks effectively. Self-starter, curious, and adaptable with strong attention to detail and willingness to take on extended responsibilities - Mandatory
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective relationships with business units and external groups - Mandatory
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to produce concise and effective presentations - Mandatory
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in relevant roles (Risk management, Investment management, Asset Management) and industries (Asset Management or AIFM, Renewables, Greenfield/Brownfield energy transition, Consultancy, Energy) - Mandatory
Sosteneo supports flexible work practices but you should expect to work from our offices 3 days per week. Candidates who wish to work between half time and full time are encouraged to apply.
Sosteneo is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion.