Second Line Risk, Controls and Assurance Analyst

About the role

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is the competitive division of National Grid and operates outside of its core regulated businesses in the US and UK, playing a critical role in enabling the Energy Transition. NGV develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of a clean energy future. 

The energy environment is experiencing unprecedented challenges from those posed by a complex geo-political landscape to changing weather patterns. NGV is an exciting and dynamic place to shape your career.

As a Risk, Controls & Assurance Specialist, you'll drive the development and delivery of 2nd Line Assurance activities across NGV. You'll assist with implementation of and advisory on effective risk management and assurance activities aligned with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and relevant frameworks.

You will have proven experience in delivering a range of risk and assurance activities in a Risk Management capacity. An ability to work to tight timescales to deliver quality assurance outputs whilst achieving high levels of customer satisfaction is essential. 

This role is based from Warwick and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. 

Key accountabilities

• Execute on annual 2nd Line controls testing plan, lead in walkthroughs with stakeholders, documenting end-to-end processes, and conducting 2nd line controls testing documented in line with best practice and established methodology provided by the Group Chief Risk Office (CRO).
• Deliver assigned assurance plans to time, quality and ethical standards, proactively looking for areas of improvement and providing value adding and insightful recommendations that address control and process opportunities and issues.
• Provide best practice advice to 1st line risk and control owners on risk management and National Grid's ERM framework. Assist first line colleagues in completing the Control Self-Assessment Process and guide them on how to update the internal GRC Archer system.
• Support and coach 1st line risk owners and risk champions building an understanding of risk and controls. 

About you

• Experience in a professional risk management field, audit/assurance, or related professional field, including experience working on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) projects or teams.
• Demonstrable knowledge in the development and practical application of Risk Management Frameworks.
• Proven understanding in the execution of control self-assessment and/or assurance activities, including experience with control design and independent and objective controls testing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Comfortable working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders which operate collaboratively and innovatively.
• Professional Qualification in risk management, finance or audit from a recognised Institute (e.g., ERMCP, CRM, CRMP, ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CPA, CMIIA,CIA, CISM, CISA).
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO, HSE and Process Safety legislation and practical application is desirable.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £46,000 - £50,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States. As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. 

More information

This role closes on 11 November 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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