Governance & Risk Analyst

Prodrill; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the decommissioning sector seeks a Governance and Risk Analyst for their Aberdeen office. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and risk management processes while supporting business improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and relevant qualifications, and will have the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified preferred.
• Proficiency in MS tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Decommissioning Governance and Risk team.
• Implement governance standards and maintain document control.
• Ensure decommissioning risks are captured and reported.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Governance & Risk Analyst

Location: Aberdeen

Job Reference: J10097

Job Posted: 20/06/2025

The company is offering a PAYE contract opportunity for a Governance and Risk Analyst in the Decommissioning Department, based onshore in the Aberdeen office.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Work with the Projects teams to facilitate performance via the application of sound governance processes and practices, risk management and knowledge sharing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Decommissioning Governance and Risk team in embedding a fit for purpose governance framework and management process for the Decommissioning Directorate whilst in full compliance with Company policies and procedures.
Support the safe and efficient execution of our Decommissioning scopes via assisting to implement governance standards across the Decommissioning team and wider stakeholders.
Support the maintenance of a document control framework for all projects.
Support the development of proposals for the internal approvals process - AMs, IRBs, etc.
Help to drive shared learnings from and across decommissioning activities.
Support the global Enterprise Risk Management System (ERMS) function, assisting in undertaking analysis in preparation for communicating and reporting.
Contribute to business improvement for global risk management.
Support the team to ensure decommissioning risks are captured, measured, mitigated, and reported accordingly with company standards and in a timely manner.
Help to maintain the ERMS/TAMS systems
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of company systems, relevant statutory/industry/professional regulations, and practices, and identify opportunities for business improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Preferred

Degree level qualified

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Essential

Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities.
Confidence, diplomacy, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills
Organised with attention to detail with focus on meeting deadlines.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to achieve a high level of professional and personal credibility
Demonstrate commitment to service delivery to the business.
Proficiency in various MS tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Preferred

Knowledge of project controls software and tools
Experience in project management, especially governance, risk management and project controls aspects
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills - ability to drive root cause analysis, focus on details, identify issues, prioritise quickly and recommend solutions.
Change advocate.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

All departments within the company
Group level interactions for specific purposes such as risk management and audits.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

External Auditors
Decommissioning industry bodies, government bodies, specific-interest groups, etc.
Decommissioning professionals in other operators

All candidates must have The Right To Work In The UK, as no sponsorship is available.

Please submit your CV quoting reference J10097, clearly stating your availability and rate expectations.

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