Risk Management Specialist

Team
Legal, Risk and Compliance

Business Unit
General Counsel and Company Secretariat

Requisition No.
8560

Job Purpose
Support the delivery of the organisation’s Group-wide Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Processes, ensuring conformance with internal policies, methodology, and relevant regulations, including Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024.

Assist with the implementation of effective risk management activities aligned with National Grid’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework. Able to support and review the application of the risk management process and assess gaps, issues and recommendations for improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ 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)) or actively working towards qualification (desirable but not required).
• 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.