Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, New York Finance & Regulatory

National Grid • Brooklyn, NY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Analyst will join National Grid’s New York Finance & Regulatory team through its Graduate Development Program. The role supports financial performance analysis, planning, forecasting, and reporting, while producing insights for business and regulatory decisions. It offers exposure to how a regulated utility operates, makes investments, serves customers, and measures performance, while developing analytical, financial, and relationship-building skills.

The Graduate Development Program is a year-long program for recent college graduates interested in future leadership roles. It begins with a three-week, in-person orientation, followed by a full-time role and development activities throughout the year, including monthly sessions, mentorship, and an immersive hackathon project. Finance graduates complete a 12-month exploration: six months in the role described here and a six-month broadening placement within the Finance function, after which they return to the original role. The position is based in Brooklyn, New York. Employees must live within National Grid’s listed service footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Must reside within National Grid’s stated service footprint and within a reasonable, commutable distance of the assigned primary office.

Nice To Haves

• Degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in finance, regulatory affairs, compliance, audit, or a related field.
• Experience using Excel, Power BI, SAP, or other accounting and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting by analyzing results and business drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare financial analysis, reporting, and supporting materials for New York regulatory activities, including rate cases and regulatory filings.
• Work with Finance, Regulatory, and broader New York business colleagues to gather, validate, and interpret financial and operational data.
• Create reports, presentations, and analyses to communicate financial performance and business insights to different audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, streamline processes, enhance data quality, and use AI and automation tools to increase efficiency.
• Participate in projects and assignments that provide exposure to National Grid’s Finance organization, regulatory environment, and New York business operations.
• Take part in the Graduate Development Program’s orientation, development activities, mentorship, and hackathon project, as well as a six-month broadening Finance placement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies.
• Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback.
• Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business.
• Opportunities to build a professional network and industry connections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level