Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Risk Expert

Reference ID:  8672

Function

 

Are you ready to steer the energy transition by managing risks and opportunities and making a tangible impact? Elia Group's Risk Department is on the lookout for a Risk Expert to coordinate activities associated with business risks and opportunities. In this dynamic role, you'll work within our Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance team, coaching and supporting colleagues at Elia in enhancing their risk management practices. You will be coached by and reporting to the Risk Manager.

 

As a Risk Expert, your role is multifaceted and influential, encompassing the following responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the business to implement and enhance the enterprise risk management framework
  • Conduct risk and opportunities assessments and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement and mitigate potential risks to facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Proactive Risk Management: Take a proactive approach to risk management, especially in managing affiliates and inorganic growth initiatives.
  • Transparent Risk Insights: Provide transparent insights into key sources of risk, supporting our Board and Executive Committees (Group and Belgian) in their decision-making processes.
  • Risk Prioritization: Aggregate and prioritize risks, whether strategic, operational, or financial, contribute to present a synthesized view to senior management, executive committees, audit committee, and the board of directors.
  • Risk quantification: Develop quantification techniques to enhance decision-making based on quantified risk assessment. Support business evolution and regulatory requirements in that regard. 
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with your Audit & Compliance colleagues in Belgium and Germany as well as with various other departments, including Strategy, EU Affairs, and Sustainability, to monitor and oversee Elia Group's risks and opportunities.
  • Network Building: Build a robust network, both internally and externally, to swiftly identify emerging risks and leverage expert insights.
  • Effective Communication: Translate risk assessment results into clear, effective reports and language tailored for senior and executive management audiences.
  • Guidance on Risk Mitigation: Offer guidance on appropriate frameworks and approaches for risk management and mitigation.
  • Efficient Information Exchange: Leverage GRC software to gather and exchange information efficiently with risk owners and other control functions, including Internal Audit and Compliance teams in both Belgium and Germany.
  • Risk anticipation: Actively monitor sources of future risks that may jeopardize Elia Group over the short to long term. Support implementation of new features that have a significant influence on the Enterprise Risk Framework, such as changes in regulation related to resilience, sustainability, cybersecurity,… 
  • Insights for Reports: Contribute insights on risk management systems, major risks, and opportunities for the preparation of the Elia Group integrated report and other annual reports and communications.
  • Training and Coaching: Contribute to the development and delivery of risk management training programs

 

Your Profile

 

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in risk management giving you a solid understanding of maintaining an enterprise risk management program.
  • The ability to drive and conduct risk assessments and remediation across multiple areas of the organization.
  • The ability to make decisions with limited information.
  • Strong capacity to manage evolving or competing priorities constructively.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • The ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams
  • A pragmatic and hands-on approach.
  • Diplomacy.
  • Fluency in English, French and Dutch.
  • Knowledge of Elia or the electricity sector is a plus.

 

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.  
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.  
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).  
  • Social fund: Sinterklaas and year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.  
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.  
  • Private PC plan: once every 3 years, a budget will be made available to you for a PC/tablet with software & peripherals for personal use.  
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.  
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.  
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

 

Keizerslaan 20 - 1000 Brussels.

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.

A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!