At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.About the Role: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.Responsibilities:Develop and ensure overall compliance with risk processes; perform periodic process audits as requiredSupport the Managing Director in market research across customer segments, competitive landscape, and regulatory frameworks to identify strategic opportunities for BESS offeringsMaintain 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 projectDevelop and refine pricing strategies that align with the organization’s risk appetite, integrating commercial insights with risk considerations to support go-to-market executionEnsure 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 AuthorityRepresent the Risk Team at HQ risk reviews, when required, and accurately present proposal details to the leadership team to facilitate rapid decision makingProvide Business Leadership with detailed information to identify external transaction risks and develop mitigation strategiesRequired Qualifications and Skills:Strong background in commercial, contract, or risk management within complex project environmentsDeep experience negotiating large scale contracts and navigating non standard positionsProven ability to break down problems, offer creative solutions, and support teams through high stakes decisionsSkilled communicator who can influence leadership, guide commercial teams, and simplify complex conceptsExposure to international markets and an understanding of varying contracting normsPrior experience in the renewable energy industry; BESS is an assetFamiliarity with bonds, insurance requirements, and compliance reporting is an assete-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.About Us: Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.
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