Compliance Assurance Analyst

Job Purpose

The Compliance Assurance Analyst will support the delivery of the organization's group-wide controls testing programme over Group Principal Risks (GPRs) and their child Business Unit Principal Risks, ensuring conformance with internal policies, methodology, and relevant regulations, including Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute assigned controls testing in line with internal methodology for Group, Business Unit, and selected Group Function level controls as directed by the Group Assurance team.
• Prepare and maintain documentation in line with good practice related to controls testing, evidence, findings, and remediation activities.
• Monitor Remediation Plans and ensure appropriate and timely closure.
• Escalate concerns internally to ensure risk exposures are being managed effectively and efficiently.
• As needed, collaborate on controls and assurance projects including advising and supporting the design and implementation of controls, for example where new Principal Risks are identified, or Principal Risks change in nature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Graduate Degree.
• Professional Assurance Qualification (or working towards it) E.g. Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent.
• Experienced in controls testing with sound understanding of testing methodology from relevant qualification and experience E.g. Accounting, Internal or External Audit Qualification.
• 2+ years’ experience in controls testing or assurance field (including practice and industry).
• Experience in using Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tooling and reporting for controls testing and data visualization tools (PowerBI).
• Able to follow plans and guidance to ensure on-track delivery and provide clear and accurate communication of progress, milestones, issues and outcomes.

Additional Information

• Salary: $82k - $96k a year.
• National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
• You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
• This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
• Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
• Please ensure you meet eligibility requirements for internal and lateral moves in line with the Global Recruitment and Hiring Policy.