Sr Risk Manager

Canadian Solar Inc.•London, ON

67d

About The Position

As the Global Risk Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction and commercial success of our business. This role requires a dynamic individual who can effectively oversee and ensure compliance to e-Storage risk process’ while also providing direct leadership to the entire commercial team. Your team will be responsible for supporting the sales team to maximize revenue, market share, and profitability as well as execution teams in support of contract negotiations, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Requirements

Strong background in commercial, contract, or risk management within complex project environments
Deep experience negotiating large scale contracts and navigating non standard positions
Proven ability to break down problems, offer creative solutions, and support teams through high stakes decisions
Skilled communicator who can influence leadership, guide commercial teams, and simplify complex concepts
Exposure to international markets and an understanding of varying contracting norms

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the renewable energy industry; BESS is an asset
Familiarity with bonds, insurance requirements, and compliance reporting is an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and ensure overall compliance with risk processes; perform periodic process audits as required
Support the Managing Director in market research across customer segments, competitive landscape, and regulatory frameworks to identify strategic opportunities for BESS offerings
Maintain risk management processes to identify technical and commercial risks, promote mitigation strategies, and assure informed leadership decisions, both in pre-contract and post-contract phases of the project
Develop and refine pricing strategies that align with the organization’s risk appetite, integrating commercial insights with risk considerations to support go-to-market execution.
Ensure the data accuracy and completeness of information provided by the Commercial Manager and Application Engineering teams through the Risk Passport (CRM or other)
Develop, maintain and manage a project Risk Passport and approval Delegation of Authority
Represent the Risk Team at HQ risk reviews, when required, and accurately present proposal details to the leadership team to facilitate rapid decision making
Provide Business Leadership with detailed information to identify external transaction risks and develop mitigation strategies
Coordinate with Project team (and particularly planning, financial controlling and engineering) to achieve and further improve margin