Risk Management Specialist

National Grid • Waltham, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business. National Grid is seeking a Risk Management Specialist for our General Counsel, Risk & Compliance Assurance team. This position is located in Waltham, Massachusetts with hybrid working. The Risk Management Specialist will support the delivery of the organization’s group-wide Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and Processes, ensuring conformance with internal policies, methodology, and relevant regulations, including Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024. This position will also assist with the implementation of effective risk management activities aligned with National Grid’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework in addition to supporting and reviewing the application of the risk management process and assess gaps, issues and recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

• 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 similar relevant field.
• 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 continuous improvement mentality.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Qualification (or working towards it) in risk management, finance or audit from a recognised institute. (e.g., Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional (ERMCP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CMIIA or CIA)).

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of all elements of the risk management process and able to provide clear and insightful updates of status, actions and gaps.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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