Senior Risk Manager (Operations)

SMARDT is the world's largest manufacturer of oil-free centrifugal chillers. With operations in Singapore, Australia, Canada, USA, Germany, Singapore and China, SMARDT's revolutionary high-efficiency chillers are growing in global markets. At the forefront of innovation, SMARDT is accelerating its efforts to develop products that deliver substantial energy savings to its customers.

Reporting to the VP of Risk Management, the Senior Risk Manager will assist with implementing global risk management programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Management Strategy: implement, and continuously enhance the comprehensive risk management strategy in each region to align with the company’s global objectives, regulatory requirements, and IPO readiness.
• Leadership & Supervision: Lead and mentor the Risk Analyst, providing guidance on risk assessment, mitigation strategies, internal control processes, and professional development.  Participate in risk committee.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Actively implement the ERM processes across all business units, ensuring the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct thorough risk assessments for new and existing projects, and third parties, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation plans.  Assist with global insurance program implementation and maintenance
• Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring: Ensure the company’s operations comply with international, regional, and local regulations, including environmental, safety, and legal standards
• Crisis Management: Develop and maintain crisis management protocols, contribute to the creation, improvement and maintenance of business continuity plans and emergency response procedures.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate risk-related information effectively to stakeholders, including the leadership team, board of directors, and external partners.
• Risk Reporting: Prepare and present risk management reports to the executive team and the board as requested, highlighting key risks, the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, and the status of internal control measures.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, best practices in risk management and recommend specific continuous improvements to the company’s risk management approach/strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, operations, and compliance, to integrate risk management and internal control processes into all aspects of the business.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk management implementation, training, and operations, with at least 3-5 years in a senior or leadership role
• Proven experience in leading and developing risk management strategies in a global context.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance issues, and internal controls related to manufacturing, especially in the context of IPO preparation.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Technological tools (eg: Salesforce, Monday.com, Sharepoint, Monte Carlo simulation)
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Experience in supervising junior risk professionals

• Ability to travel 2 – 3 times per year

Preferred experience requirements

• a Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CRM, FRM, PRM) are preferred.

• Leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment

Minimum experience requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

*Option to be in the office or Hybrid, occasional meetings outside business hours during the week.