An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused risk professional to establish and lead an organisation-wide risk management function within a leading mining services company.
This well-regarded mining services company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence, offering employees access to cutting-edge technology and involvement in large-scale, high-impact projects. The organisation also prioritises work-life balance, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability, fostering a workplace where every team member is valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
This newly created role will play a pivotal role in embedding a proactive risk culture across all areas of the business, from operations and commercial decision-making to corporate governance and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement a best-practice risk management framework that spans the entire organisation.
2. Provide strategic risk insights to the executive leadership team, ensuring risk is a core part of decision-making.
3. Lead, mentor, and develop a small team to enhance risk capability at all levels.
4. Influence and drive cultural change, embedding risk awareness into daily operations and long-term strategy.
5. Work closely with leaders across finance, operations, legal, safety, and commercial functions to ensure risk is effectively managed and leveraged as a business enabler.
6. Ensure regulatory compliance while delivering pragmatic, commercially focused risk solutions.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. Proven experience in building or transforming risk functions with an organisation-wide impact.
2. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including executive leadership.
3. A strategic mindset with the ability to translate risk insights into commercial and operational opportunities.
4. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the risk function of a well-established business, embedding a culture of proactive risk management that touches every part of the organisation.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Clements at quoting reference number 32661.