Risk Management Specialist

About Us

National Grid is dedicated to delivering safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to being there when people need us the most and shaping the sustainable future of our industry through innovative energy solutions.

Job Purpose

The Risk Management Specialist supports the delivery of the organization's group-wide Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies, methodology, and relevant regulations, including Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024. This role also assists with the implementation of effective risk management activities aligned with National Grid's ERM Framework and supports and reviews the application of the risk management process, assessing gaps, issues, and recommending improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Risk team on applying effective risk management oversight and support on day-to-day core risk management activities in line with the ERM Framework.
• Supports the Risk Manager and Risk Director in preparing materials, insights, and analysis for risk workshops, stakeholder meetings, and reporting.
• Contributes to internal projects, as needed, on risk management issues or areas of concern as directed by the Risk Manager or Risk Director, that align with business and ERM objectives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in professional risk management field or related professional field, including experience working on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) projects or teams.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in risk management, business administration, accounting, or a similar relevant field.
• Professional Qualification (or working towards it) in risk management, finance, or audit from a recognized institute (e.g., ERMCP, CRM, CRMP, ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CPA, CIA).
• Ability to provide technical support and advice on core elements of the risk management process, demonstrating sound technical knowledge and good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong planning and reporting skills.
• Developing analytical skills, data analytics skills preferable, and good understanding of visualisation tools (e.g., PowerBI) and the use of GRC technology to document work and drive insights.
• Problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mentality.

More Information

Salary: $99k - $117k per 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.
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Career Path

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.