Full-Time

Global Commercial Risk Leader

Posted on 11/12/2025

Deadline 11/19/25
GE Vernova

GE Vernova

1,001-5,000 employees

Portfolio of energy businesses delivering electricity

Compensation Overview

$170k - $350k/yr

+ Variable Incentive + Equity

Paris, France + 3 more

More locations: Madrid, Spain | Schenectady, NY, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA

Hybrid

Open to GE Vernova Wind offices in the US or Europe.

Category
Finance & Banking (2)
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Required Skills
Sales
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited university with extensive (equivalent to 15+/- years) commercial/sales experience with capital equipment sales/commercial operations in the energy sector, or equivalent knowledge/experience
  • Strong people leader skill managing a large a diverse team of different cultures and time zone, particular experience working with colleagues outside the US
  • Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
  • Ability to handle fast-paced demanding dynamic commercial role with multiple deals in process at different times
  • Strong interpersonal leadership skills, influencing skills, ambition, and self-confidence
  • Strong risk and underwriting experience
  • Strong contractual/legal understanding of large energy project equipment contracting including Services and After-market
  • Broad energy markets, energy construction/logistics, and energy project financing understanding
Responsibilities
  • People management for the global Commercial Risk team. [~6 FTE].
  • Play a key role in the global Commercial Operations Leadership team, working closely with Regional Commercial Directors to proactively address issues and develop strategies to deliver on business objectives and targets.
  • Provide oversight and Governance in the execution of contracts and underwriting congruent with company policies whilst managing risk and maximizing value…approximately $6B in orders and >$1B in margin expected in 2025 with growth to potentially double by 2028.
  • Act as domain and subject matter export for Contracting, Commercial and Technical Risk in the GE Vernova Wind business, a complex business spanning New Units, Services and Aftermarket.
  • Provide contracting and risk underwriting advice across a range of Product and Service offerings (New Units, Services, Re-Powering, Aftermarket) as well as execution scopes (Equipment, Logistics, Installation) and Contracting types (Turbine Supply Agreements, Full Service Agreements, Transactional).
  • Develop, maintain, and execute a robust risk review and delegation of authority process (R – table) for the globe to ensure consistency and transparency to risk.
  • Develop best-practice process and tools and continuous improvement projects to deliver year-over-year productivity and enhanced quality of the global risk function.
  • Work across the business segment cross-functionally to ensure all stakeholders are aligned to risk and underwriting, as well, as to drive process improvements.
  • Work with the Global Projects and Services organisations in the implementation of an end-to-end process of lessons learned in which key issues are identified, screened, subject to detailed problem-solving and then addressed with appropriate countermeasures.
  • Collaborate across GEV with other Risk teams to learn and apply best practices.
  • Validate risk and reward balance, considering factors such as terms and conditions, technical risks, fulfilment capacity, margin, security of payment, etc.
  • Provide people leadership and guidance to the Insurance Risk Manager to mitigate risk exposure by identifying risk profiles from insurance obligations and/or contractual injury/damage exposure in contracts for the supply of equipment and contracts for the provision of maintenance services.
  • Establish a robust framework for deal and risk review, lead risk review meetings, and support approval escalation meetings.
  • Establish connections across the GE Vernova business and implement proactive assessments of risk anticipating and in response to changes in the business environment.
  • Review and approve T&Cs RAMP risk modules. Maintain an overview of global deal approval status to ensure deals remain on track.
  • Maintain a robust process for New Country Entry, ensuring that deals are reviewed comprehensively, and we are ready to execute considering Legal and Tax risks, Product compliance, Grid compliance, Project and Service delivery and other factors.
  • Track, aggregate and perform analytics of global deal risk and provide insights on areas for improvement.
  • Develop tools towards leaner negotiations on terms and conditions, while maintaining the desired risk profile.
  • Lead initiatives within the sales/commercial organization to drive process rigor & simplification and other improvements to the overall risk management process.
  • Interpret simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
  • Work with a clear focus in supporting the Commercial team to achieve its business plan.
  • Act as support for Regional Risk and R-table leaders as necessary during vacations or other absences.
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA or Master’s Degree or JD from accredited university
  • Direct Commercial Operations or Risk leadership of wind equipment
  • Demonstrated international contracting experience
  • Demonstrated continuous improvement competencies

GE Vernova is the umbrella for GE’s energy businesses, including Power, Renewable Energy, and Digital, along with Energy Consulting, Energy Financial Services, Grid Solutions, Nuclear Energy, and LM Wind Power. It contributes to about one-third of the world’s electricity and focuses on making energy more reliable, affordable, and sustainable. The company combines hardware, software, services, and financing to deliver end-to-end energy solutions—from gas turbines, wind turbines, and nuclear systems to digital tools and grid infrastructure, supported by consulting and financing. What sets GE Vernova apart is its one-stop portfolio that covers the full energy value chain at a global scale, integrating equipment, software, services, and finance to help customers improve efficiency and decarbonize. Its goal is to speed the transition to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for customers around the world.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Data centre orders drive 20% of 100 GW gas pipeline with pricing 10-20 bps higher.
  • Global electricity supercycle from AI, EVs, and reshoring targets 50% revenue growth by 2028.
  • European expansion via Italian manufacturing and 100-MW wind contracts reduces US market dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Prolec integration failures erode $5B transformer backlog margins within 12-18 months.
  • BWRX-300 NRC regulatory delays push US deployments beyond 2030, stranding R&D investments.
  • Chinese competitors undercut onshore wind prices 25%, capturing 20% European and Asian share.

What makes GE Vernova unique

  • Integrated portfolio spans Power, Wind, and Electrification with $163B backlog and 2x book-to-bill ratio.
  • Prolec GE acquisition adds $5B transformer backlog, accelerating $200B target to 2027.
  • BWRX-300 small modular reactor partnership with Hitachi under $40B US-Japan nuclear plan.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

Company News

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Apr 4th, 2026
GE Vernova secures $6M state funding for $96M energy research centre in Niskayuna

GE Vernova has secured an additional $6 million in state funding for its $96 million Advanced Research Center on Balltown Road in Niskayuna, New York. The grant, awarded through the FAST NY programme, will fund water supply, road and stormwater management upgrades at the campus, offsetting roughly half of the $12 million in required infrastructure improvements. The company previously received $9.6 million in state tax credits linked to plans for creating 75 new jobs at the research centre, along with low-cost hydropower allocation. The site, separate from GE Vernova's existing River Road labs, will house energy technology research including a direct air capture carbon system currently under testing. GE Vernova earned nearly $5 billion in 2025 on $38 billion in revenue, with a market value of $242 billion.

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Mar 31st, 2026
ThinkLabs raises $28M USD Series A to help power grids handle AI data centre demand

ThinkLabs has raised $28 million USD ($39 million CAD) in a Series A round led by Energy Impact Partners to help power grids manage surging demand from AI data centres. Nvidia's venture fund NVentures and Edison International participated, alongside returning investors including GE Vernova. The Canadian-led, New York-based startup provides physics-informed AI software that creates digital twins of power grids, simulating scenarios to help operators maintain reliability and reduce outages. The platform reduces what would typically be a six-month, quarter-million-dollar study to under a day's analysis. Founded by former Toronto Hydro smart-grid department head Josh Wong, ThinkLabs spun out of GE Vernova in early 2024 with $6.8 million CAD in seed funding. The company will use the new capital to mature its product and expand features whilst focusing on the North American market.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 20th, 2026
Trump and Japan unveil up to $40B US nuclear reactor plan

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have unveiled a US-Japan energy investment plan potentially worth $40 billion, centring on small modular nuclear reactors. GE Vernova and Hitachi will develop BWRX-300 reactors in Tennessee and Alabama, whilst Japan will invest up to $33 billion in natural gas plants in Pennsylvania and Texas. The initiative forms part of a broader $550 billion bilateral investment fund agreed under a recent trade pact. It aims to address rising electricity demand from data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, most SMR designs await regulatory approval and none have been deployed on US grids. The agreement also covers critical minerals and industrial supply chains, with Japanese firms contributing components and participating in rare-earth projects across Indiana, Arizona and North Carolina.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
GE Vernova shares rise 14.8% in 3 months on AI data centre power demand

GE Vernova shares have risen 14.8% over the past three months, outperforming its Zacks Alternate Energy – Other industry's 4.1% growth. The company is benefiting from surging electricity demand driven by AI data centre expansion, creating strong opportunities for its turbines and grid equipment. GE Vernova is improving profitability in its wind segment through cost controls and portfolio optimisation, whilst its gas power and power services businesses continue strong performance. In March 2026, the company secured a contract for a 100-megawatt wind farm in Italy, supplying 17 turbines plus maintenance support. The company is expanding its Italian manufacturing facility to boost production of transformer components and advancing its BWRX-300 small modular reactor project in Poland, strengthening its position in the nuclear power market.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
BlackRock tips AI energy stocks over big tech, highlights 3 power plays for surging data centre demand

BlackRock is advising investors to focus on AI energy stocks rather than big tech companies in 2026, as AI data centres drive a surge in power demand. Deloitte anticipates a 30-fold increase in US AI data centre power consumption between 2024 and 2035. Three promising investments include Bloom Energy, which provides hydrogen fuel cell solutions for onsite electricity generation. The company reported $778 million in revenue last quarter, up 36% year over year, with analysts expecting accelerated growth. Constellation Energy, America's leading nuclear power provider, is restarting a Three Mile Island reactor to supply Microsoft's AI data centre. The company generates over two-thirds of its electricity through nuclear power. GE Vernova, General Electric's power production spinoff, reported orders up 34% to $59.3 billion, with a $150 billion backlog.

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