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Institutional Relations Manager Jobs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at Karadeniz Holding
Title: Institutional Relations Manager
Company: Karadeniz Holding
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Founded in 1948, Karadeniz Holding is a visionary industry leader that focuses on innovation while supporting growth with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability across a wide range of industries, primarily energy and shipbuilding.
Operating in more than 20 countries, with over 3,000 employees from 30 different nationalities and an installed capacity exceeding 8,000 MW, the Group generates reliable and clean electricity across four continents through its fleet of 45 Powerships™ and 11 LNG vessels, providing employment to more than 10,000 people worldwide. Karadeniz Holding manages its Powership™ fleet under its international brand Karpowership, meeting between 10% and 100% of the electricity needs of the countries where it operates across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. With high-capacity energy solutions, including Powership™, land-based plants, and floating LNG infrastructure, Karpowership supports countries and companies in their energy transition processes.
We are looking for an Institutional Relations Manager to join our operations in Brazil, based at our Rio de Janeiro office.
WHAT DO WE EXPECT?
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration or related fields; postgraduate degree or MBA will be considered a plus,
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in institutional, governmental, or regulatory affairs, preferably within the energy sector (power generation, natural gas, oil & gas, or infrastructure),
• Strong knowledge of the Brazilian regulatory environment, especially in the electricity and natural gas sectors, including interaction with entities such as ANEEL, ONS, and MME,
• Proven experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders (government, regulators, associations, and institutional partners),
• Advanced English (spoken and written),
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills in complex and multicultural environments,
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret regulatory scenarios and anticipate risks and opportunities,
• Leadership skills, project management capabilities, and ability to work cross-functionally,
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and handle strategic topics,
• High ethical standards and alignment with compliance and corporate governance practices,
• Proactive profile with autonomy and ability to develop strategic and innovative solutions.
WHAT AWAITS YOU?
• 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.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
• Hybrid working model,
• One day off on your birthday,
• Private health insurance (extended to dependents) and life insurance,
• Variable compensation package and performance-based bonus,
• Meal allowance + food allowance in line with market practices,
• Mobility benefits (transport allowance and parking policy),
• Well-being and quality of life programs, including TotalPass,
• Professional and personal training and development opportunities,
• Multicultural environment with exposure to international projects,
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic energy transition projects.
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