EBS Risk and Compliance Analyst

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate Risk and Compliance Analyst to join our Enterprise Business Services team! The Risk and Compliance Analyst will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within EBS in line with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. The postholder will seek assurance across EBS over compliance with legal & regulatory requirements, internal policies, data privacy, business continuity plans and other relevant requirements.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Support with identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, including regular reviews, updating risk registers (within GRC Archer).
• Support with implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate all identified risks.
• Support with completion of fraud and bribery risk assessments.
• Monitor EBS compliance with legal & regulatory requirements and internal policies; provide guidance on key compliance queries.
• Work alongside EBS operational teams to minimise the impacts of any compliance breaches, taking the lead to ensure the situation is fully investigated, remediated, and communicate breach alerts to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform 1st Line Assurance reviews, including key controls monitoring and reporting, for example, single/sole source compliance; mandatory compliance training; gifts and hospitality, data privacy; business continuity, conflict of interest /related parties, other key ethical requirements.
• Prepare reports on risk management and compliance activities for management.
• Work with the Group Risk and Compliance Team to ensure EBS remains up to date on all risk and compliance developments, compliance reminders, lessons learned, policy guidance.
• Work alongside Business Conduct and Ethics, to ensure ethical standards are embedded across EBS.

What You'll Have

• Degree or equivalent in Law, Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field. Part qualified in Institution of Internal Auditors, or Institute of Risk Management (IRM) are welcome to apply.
• Experience in risk management, internal controls, and compliance or a related area.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage own workload, to meet deadlines and deliver to the desired quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Get

A Competitive Salary dependent on capability and experience.

Plus:

• Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%).
• 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year).
• Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role from our Warwick office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 24 April 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 5 May 25 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

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.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.