Risk Management Specialist

natgridProd • Waltham, MA

110d • $99,000 - $117,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of visualisation tools (e.g., PowerBI)
• Good understanding of the use of GRC technology to document work and drive insights.

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.
• 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

• 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