Vice President Risk

Fluence

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Arlington, VA, USA, United States

Posted on: 2024-10-09

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Vice President Risk (VPR) is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and direction of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function within Fluence. This individual is tasked with assessing and mitigating significant competitive, regulatory and technological threats to Fluence’s capital, earnings and cash flow. The VPR will work closely with the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team and other members of Fluence’s management, to foster a culture of risk awareness, innovation and resilience.

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Fluence provides and outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment! In addition to medical benefits, Fluence offers employee resource group opportunities, career development and growth, 401K options and PTO/Vacation plans for valuable work life balance.

ERG Opportunities

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance

Generous 401K Match

Annual Bonus Incentive

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Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

As the Vice President of Risk at Fluence, you will:

Risk Management Strategy:

Develop, implement and/or enhance a comprehensive risk framework to assess and quantify risk as well development of plans to mitigate those risks.

Risk Identification and Assessment:

Oversee the identification and assessment of all types of risks including strategic, operational, financial, compliance and reputational risks.

Implement risk assessment methodologies and tools to quantify and prioritize risks.

Risk Mitigation and Control:

Design and implement effective risk mitigation strategies and controls.

Monitor the effectiveness of risk management strategies and adjust as necessary.

Risk Reporting and Communication:

Prepare and present regular updates to the Board of Directors, executive management, and relevant stakeholders.

Foster a risk-aware culture across the organization through effective communication and training programs.

Crisis Management:

Develop and maintain crisis management and business continuity plans.

Lead the response to major risk events, ensuring effective crisis management and recovery.

Continuous Improvement:

Ensure that Fluence stays abreast of industry trends, emerging risks and opportunities.

Leadership and Team Management:

Lead, mentor, and develop the ERM team, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to effectively manage risks and propose strategies to help Fluence achieve its industry leading growth objectives.

Collaborate with the senior leadership team to integrate risk management into all business processes.

What will you bring to Fluence?

Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial statements, credit analysis, and the economic impact of market risks.

Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements affecting commercial transactions, including contract law and trade regulations.

Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating contracts and agreements while managing risk exposure.

Risk Management Expertise: Strong understanding of risk management principles, frameworks, and methodologies, particularly as they relate to commercial activities.

Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements affecting commercial transactions, including contract law and trade regulations.

Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial statements, credit analysis, and the economic impact of market risks.

Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the renewable energy sector, including key market drivers, regulatory challenges, and financial models specific to renewable projects.

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to assess complex financial, operational, and environmental risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to align risk management strategies with the company's long-term business objectives, particularly in the context of sustainable growth.

Leadership: Proven track record of leading risk management teams and working closely with C-suite executives to shape the company’s risk posture.

Education and Background:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA or related) is preferred.

Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with renewable energy regulatory environments and government policies, both regionally and globally.

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