Compliance & Audit Analyst

Candidate Manager LTD; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SONI in Belfast is seeking a Compliance & Audit Analyst to support SEMO's licence obligations and market audits. You will coordinate assessments, monitor risks, and provide reporting to guide decision-making across regulatory and electricity market activities.

The role offers hybrid work (3 days in the office, 2 at home) with travel to Dublin and collaboration with internal and external auditors. Applicants should have 3–5 years of compliance-related experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Understanding of compliance and audit principles.
• Experience interpreting regulatory, licence, contractual obligations.
• Experience coordinating audits, assessments, findings or remediation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience preparing reports for management decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain assessments of SEMO's licence, Trading and Settlement Code and Agreed Procedure obligations.
• Gather evidence, assess compliance and address issues with colleagues.
• Identify, monitor and report compliance risks, issues and non-compliance.
• Coordinate market audits, including planning and engagement with stakeholders.
• Track audit findings and actions, supporting remediation and closure.
• Prepare clear compliance, risk and performance reporting for senior management.
• Assist in regulatory and electricity market changes assessments and implementations.
• Contribute to SEMO's Compliance Maturity Model and improvement efforts.
• Embed regulatory requirements into processes and systems from the outset.

Skills

Compliance

Audit

Regulatory

Risk

Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Be part of the change. We are transforming the power system for future generations.

We aim to attract and develop outstanding talent. Join us to play a part in the future of energy in Northern Ireland.

12 Manse Rd, BT6 9RT, Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom

Role Title: Compliance & Audit Analyst
Reports to: Head of Market Registration and Compliance
Location: Belfast with travel to Dublin (Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days at home)

Who We Are

SONI is Northern Ireland’s Transmission System Operator. We are the people behind Northern Ireland’s electricity grid. We make sure that every home, business, school, hospital, factory and farm has power - when and where they need it.

And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical role to play in delivering a cleaner, cheaper more secure energy future for everyone living in Northern Ireland.

Our focus is on safety, security and reliability. Our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated. Our culture is driven by continual development, knowledge and teamwork.

Our people are committed to reducing Northern Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels and transforming the energy system to make decarbonisation a reality - while providing a safe and reliable electricity supply in a way that secures the future for those who follow us.

The work you will deliver with us here at SONI matters. Join a great and supportive team and be part of the transformation.

The Role

The Single Electricity Market Operator (SEMO) operates and administers the wholesale electricity market across the island of Ireland. Working in a highly regulated environment, SEMO helps ensure that the market operates effectively and in line with its regulatory, licence and market obligations.

As a Compliance & Audit Analyst, you will play an important role in helping SEMO manage these obligations. You will coordinate compliance assessments and market audits, identify and monitor compliance risks, maintain clear records and provide meaningful reporting to support effective decision-making.

You will work with colleagues across the organisation as well as external auditors and other stakeholders. The role offers an opportunity to develop your experience across compliance, regulation, risk, audit and electricity markets while contributing to the continuous improvement of SEMO's compliance approach. Please note, the working hours of this role reflect operational requirements and may include shift working or standby participation.

The Team

The Market Registration & Compliance team supports SEMO across market registration, compliance, audit and the management and development of the Trading and Settlement Code (TSC) and its Agreed Procedures (APs).

The team oversees SEMO's compliance with relevant licence and market obligations, coordinates market audits and supports the management of resulting actions. It also provides compliance risk and performance reporting and helps continuously improve SEMO's compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain assessments of SEMO's licence, Trading and Settlement Code and Agreed Procedure obligations.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather evidence, assess compliance and address emerging issues.
• Identify, monitor and report compliance risks, issues and potential areas of non-compliance.
• Coordinate market audits, including planning, evidence gathering and engagement with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Track audit findings and agreed actions, supporting their remediation and closure.
• Prepare clear compliance, risk and performance reporting for senior management and relevant governance groups.
• Support the assessment and implementation of regulatory and electricity market changes.
• Contribute to SEMO's Compliance Maturity Model, which helps assess and improve the effectiveness of its compliance arrangements.
• Help improve compliance processes and embed regulatory requirements into processes and systems from the outset.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Degree in a relevant discipline and 3-5 years' relevant experience in compliance, audit, regulatory, governance, risk or a related role.
• A good understanding of compliance and audit principles and how they are applied in practice.
• Experience interpreting and working with regulatory, licence, contractual or similar obligations.
• Experience supporting or coordinating audits, assessments, findings or remediation activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret requirements, identify gaps and assess risk.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and raise concerns constructively.
• Experience preparing clear and accurate reports or information to support management decision-making.

Desirable

• Electricity markets, market codes or licence obligations.
• Another regulated industry or environment.
• Compliance maturity or assurance frameworks.
• Governance, risk, compliance or audit-management systems.
• Reporting and data visualisation tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification, subject to SONI confirming this does not need to remain essential

Why join us?

• Play a vital role in supporting Northern Ireland’s electricity transmission system and enabling a cleaner, more secure energy future.
• Be part of an organisation with a clear public service purpose and a strong focus on safety, reliability and teamwork.
• Join a work environment that recognises the operational nature of the role and values commitment, professionalism and collaboration.
• Access salary sacrifice schemes (such as cycle to work, EV scheme), free car parking, onsite EV charging and complimentary lunch, where available.
• Access professional development opportunities and pathways to build skills and progress your career.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive culture that treats people with fairness, respect and dignity.

Closing date for applications is 08 October 2026.

SONI reserves the right to extend this deadline where necessary to maximise the applicant pool.

SONI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone can thrive. As a STEM organisation, we are continuing to strengthen gender diversity across our engineering and technology roles and welcome applications from women who want to build and apply their expertise to Northern Ireland’s energy system.

We have a duty to prevent illegal working and applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK. SONI is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.

SONI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or political beliefs.