Risk Management Officer - Renewable Energy Sector
Job Description
About Us
Yellow Door Energy is the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses, serving commercial and industrial customers across the Middle East and Africa. Our solar and energy efficiency solutions enable businesses to reduce energy costs, improve power reliability, and lower carbon emissions.Our shareholders include Actis, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mitsui & Co., Ltd., and TAEF.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a seasoned Risk Management Officer to join our leadership team and manage Yellow Door Energys overall exposure to risk covering credit, investment, enterprise, and strategic areas. This role requires a forward-thinking professional who can balance commercial objectives with robust risk controls, ensuring the business operates within its defined risk appetite while continuing to scale sustainably.
In addition to credit and counterparty risk oversight, this role will take a holistic view of the companys risk landscape, designing frameworks and solutions that address operational, strategic, and market-related risks. The Risk Management Officer will serve as the custodian of our Investment Protocol while also strengthening our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) capabilities.
Working cross-functionally, the role provides high-level analytical and strategic support to Business Development, Legal, Finance, Operations, and other departments, reporting directly to senior stakeholders including the Investment Committee and Board.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline
- 5+ years experience in risk management, ideally spanning credit/investment and broader enterprise or operational risk
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks, investment protocols, and portfolio monitoring
- Exposure to the renewable energy, infrastructure, or related sectors
- Proven track record of balancing enterprise risk with commercial objectives
- Experience in developing rating models, risk scoring, and risk registers
- Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage
- Professional Risk Manager (PRM), FRM, or equivalent certification
- Prior experience in PPA risk assessment and cross-functional risk reviews
Key Responsibilities
Holistic Risk Oversight- Manage Yellow Door Energys exposure to credit, investment, enterprise, and strategic risks
- Review PPAs and identify credit and counterparty exposures while also assessing operational and market risks
- Lead the development of multi-dimensional risk analyses covering liquidity, market, compliance, and strategic factors
- Provide insight and recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board
- Conduct risk assessments for long-term offtake agreements, investments, and major operational initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk controls into commercial, operational, and technical decisions
- Monitor the portfolio and pipeline for evolving risk profiles
- Develop contingency and mitigation strategies for emerging risks
- Design and implement a comprehensive risk register and proactive risk framework
- Build organisational awareness of risk and embed risk considerations into decision-making
- Oversee internal reviews, compliance checks, and industry-specific assessments
- Enhance policies, contingency plans, and fraud prevention strategies
- Lead and mentor the Risk team across Dubai HQ and regional offices
- Foster a high-performance, high-integrity culture
- Drive efficiency through automation, process improvement, and scalable solutions
- Stay informed on regional regulatory trends and integrate them into the businesss risk approach
Apply Now
To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter via LinkedIn.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Yellow Door Energy does not engage intermediaries or charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. All official communications will come from email addresses ending in @yellowdoorenergy.com.