Risk & Assurance Analyst

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity & Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Tech/Transport loans

Job summary

SSE Thermal is seeking a Risk & Assurance Analyst to support the establishment, monitoring and reporting of risk and assurance activities across the Thermal business.

Based in Perth with a 50% in-office requirement at Inveralmond House, the role is permanent, full-time with flexible-first options and a salary of £44,000–£65,900 plus performance bonus and benefits. You will work with cross-functional teams and translate data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and develop risk and assurance frameworks with data-driven analysis.
• Understanding how controls influence overall business risk and reporting.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail and proficiency with IT tools like SharePoint/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support risk and assurance activities for the Thermal business.
• Undertake assurance reviews and report findings.
• Interpret regulatory rules and codes relevant to the Thermal business.
• Assist with monthly and annual assurance reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk & assurance frameworks

Presentation skills

IT systems proficiency

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Workiva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Base Location:You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in our Inveralmond House office, Perth.

Salary:£44,000 - £65,900 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As a Risk & Assurance Assurance Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting the Thermal business in establishing, conducting, monitoring, and reporting on risk and assurance activities.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include

• Ensuring risks are managed and the business operates in a fair and ethical manner, remaining fully compliant with regulatory, legal and stakeholder obligations aligned to the Systems on Internal Control.
• Undertaking assurance reviews to verify obligations are being met in areas of risk across the business and producing and communicating accurate reports that are reflective of findings.
• Assisting in the understanding, interpretation, and communication of regulatory and legal 'Rules & Codes' relevant to the Thermal business.
• Assisting with monthly and annual assurance reporting activities as required.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have

• Ability to learn, challenge and develop risk and assurance frameworks with strong data analysis, investigation and presentation skills gained in a data-driven environment.
• A good understanding of how controls and assurance outcomes influence wider business risk, bringing a proactive, forward-looking perspective.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to balance a varied and challenging workload in order to prioritise and deliver within deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence using a range of IT systems and software packages, including SharePoint, Power BI, Workiva and the Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to translate business requirements into meaningful data insights, presenting information clearly and simply to support informed decision-making across the business.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.