Institutional Relations Manager at Karadeniz Holding

Hybrid - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Karadeniz Holding, a leading energy and shipbuilding company founded in 1948, seeks an Institutional Relations Manager to join its Brazil operations in Rio de Janeiro. The role focuses on managing relationships with government, regulatory bodies and stakeholders in the Brazilian energy sector, driving institutional strategy, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Requisitos

Educação

  • Bachelor's degree in Law
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
  • Postgraduate degree
  • MBA

Experiência

  • 8+ years in institutional, governmental, or regulatory affairs, preferably in the energy sector

Habilidades

  • Strong knowledge of Brazilian regulatory environment
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Influencing
  • Analytical mindset
  • Leadership
  • Project management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Managing multiple priorities
  • Ethics and compliance adherence
  • Autonomous strategic planning

Idiomas

  • English (advanced)
  • Portuguese

Responsabilidades

  • Lead and execute KPS Brazil’s institutional and governmental relations strategy, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory objectives
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government bodies, regulators, and industry entities, including ANEEL, ONS, MME, IBAMA, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Continuously monitor and analyze the regulatory and institutional landscape of the electricity and natural gas sectors in Brazil, anticipating risks and opportunities
  • Proactively represent and defend the company’s interests in public consultations, hearings, and regulatory forums
  • Coordinate licensing processes, authorizations, and institutional interactions required for project implementation, operation, and continuity (including Powerships and onshore assets)
  • Structure and implement stakeholder engagement strategies at local, regional, and national levels, including governments, communities, and strategic partners
  • Support institutional and contractual negotiations with public authorities and regulatory bodies, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation
  • Work closely with legal, regulatory, commercial, and operational teams to ensure consistency in the company’s institutional positioning
  • Manage institutional crises and sensitive matters, ensuring effective communication and strategic positioning
  • Lead the preparation of strategic reports and executive analyses on the regulatory and institutional environment to support senior leadership decision-making
  • Represent the company in industry associations, chambers of commerce, and energy sector forums, strengthening KPS’s institutional presence in Brazil
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance, ethics, and compliance guidelines in all institutional interactions

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