Lead Risk Specialist - Enterprise Risk

natgridProd • Waltham, MA

3d • $132,000 - $142,000

About The Position

The Lead Risk Specialist advises and oversees the day-to-day application of National Grid’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework through risk management processes and related activities. The role supports delivery of the Group-wide ERM Framework, ensuring conformance with internal policies, methodology, and relevant regulations. Reporting to the Risk Manager, the position works closely with New York and UK counterparts to coordinate effective and efficient risk management advice and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in risk management or a related discipline.
• Experience operating within the Three Lines Model, leading Enterprise Risk Management initiatives, and presenting risk insights to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI and GRC platforms to support risk assessment, reporting, and decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Ability to provide risk expertise, effective challenge, and strategic advice to stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Ability to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Professional risk management certification (e.g., CRMP, ERMCP, CRM) or an equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous application of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework across assigned business areas, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Advise assigned business areas as a trusted risk expert and provide constructive challenge to support informed decision-making.
• Provide analysis, challenge, and advisory support to First Line Risk Owners for Quarterly Risk Reviews and other risk management activities.
• Prepare risk reports, governance committee materials, and group submissions, highlighting key risks, mitigation progress, emerging issues, and control gaps.
• Lead risk management projects and initiatives that advance business objectives and ERM priorities.
• Build stakeholder relationships to strengthen risk awareness, accountability, and risk culture across the business.

What This Job Offers

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