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Join a dynamic team that is truly committed to leading the charge towards environmental sustainability in industrial processes.  Our client, a recognised leader in the recovery, recycling and commercialisation of industrial waste and by-products, is hiring!

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a socially responsible company whose aim is to safely recycle and repurpose industrial waste, thereby reducing the impact on the environment while simultaneously reducing the cost to their customers.

The Risk and Profitability Specialist (R&PS) will assess the legal, operational and financial risk of current and new projects being considered.  The evaluation will involve detailed research into the proposed project, the contractors with whom the company will align for a project and an assessment of the risk associated with the location of the project. 

The R&PS will develop and maintain an enterprise risk management plan and work closely with the Financial Controller to assess the profitability of projects.

The R&PS will be located in the Barbados office and report to the Managing Director.

The Company

The international, environmental services company was founded more than thirty years ago and is a privately held, family-run business.  The company, which has operating entities in seven countries, is focused on converting their customers’ industrial waste into assets.

Exceeding the accepted standards of environmental responsibility is at the core of their business culture. They are passionate about innovation and are constantly improving their processes and procedures and thereby, creating customised solutions for their customers.

They work with the most updated technologies and industrial by-product conversion processes.  Their deep understanding of the potential of by-products coupled with their technical expertise has been critical to their success in altering their clients’ practices towards preserving the environment.

The development of proprietary technology in one industry has not only led to the recovery and recycling of various by-products but the production of a useable on-site product. This results in improved yields for plants and a substantial reduction of costs to plants.  The company has consistently processed, disposed of and sold more than 1.5 million tonnes per year of different by-products.

Barbados

Barbados, the most easterly island of the Caribbean with a population of 285,000, is an idyllic island surrounded by spectacular beaches and waters.  There is a large expatriate community living and working on the island. They enjoy the laidback lifestyle, healthy outdoor living and year-round sunny climate.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and implement an enterprise-wide risk management plan
• Evaluate risk associated with proposed and ongoing projects – strategic, operational, legal, financial – to identify threats and implement tools and strategies to mitigate them
• Analyse the cost structure of proposed projects and recommend strategies to increase their profitability
• Develop and maintain a Risk Register and prioritise potential risks
• Conduct audits of all contractors with whom the company forms alliances
• Collect and analyse current and new industry legislation for all operating locations and provide advice on potential investment opportunities
• Develop and implement a reporting plan to communicate risks associated with new and existing ventures to all stakeholders
• Conduct profitability analyses for all operating companies
• Track, measure, and report on potential market risks for trading purposes

Requirements

• A degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or ACCA qualification
• Fluency in both Spanish and English is required
• A post-graduate qualification (MSc or MBA) would be an asset
• Experience in Risk Control and/or Financial Management
• Knowledge of Mercantile or Contract Law would be a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to conduct detailed research and communicate findings

Rewards

The compensation will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The role offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.