Assurance Specialist

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group in Ireland is seeking an Assurance Specialist to support second line assurance work, contributing to governance, risk and compliance oversight across the organisation.

The role involves planning assurance activities, analysing data, preparing reports, and providing insights to senior leadership, helping embed an assurance culture.

You will work with risk and compliance teams and support continuous improvements through automation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in assurance, internal audit, risk management, or governance.
• Degree-level qualification or professional credential in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of assurance methodologies and standards.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Experience in regulated environments or energy sector is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing assurance reviews, compliance assessments, and control evaluations.
• Gather and analyse data to support assurance activities and identify trends.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the assurance framework, methodologies, and tools.
• Track remediation actions arising from reviews.
• Contribute to dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
• Coordinate with risk, compliance, and internal audit for aligned assurance activities.
• Support continuous improvement through automation and data analytics.
• Summarise regulatory developments and implications for assurance practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Assurance knowledge

Risk management

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

ssurance Specialist

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.

Assurance Specialist

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.

We are building talented teams that tackle real world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible and family friendly working policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit .

If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation, your journey starts here.

The Opportunity

The Assurance Analyst will support the delivery of EirGrid’s second line assurance workstream, contributing to independent oversight of governance, risk, and compliance arrangements. This role plays an important part in ensuring that the organisation operates with integrity and transparency by assisting in the evaluation of internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.

The role holder will help plan and execute assurance activities, analyse data, prepare reports, and provide insights that inform senior leadership and governance bodies. Working closely with senior team members, and other assurance providers, the Assurance Analyst will contribute to embedding a strong assurance culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance Delivery

• Assist in planning and executing assurance reviews, compliance assessments, and control evaluations.
• Gather and analyse data to support assurance activities and identify trends or areas for improvement.
• Prepare draft reports and presentations summarising findings and recommendations for review by senior team members.

Framework Support

• Support the maintenance of the assurance framework, methodologies, and tools.
• Help track and monitor remediation actions arising from assurance reviews.
• Contribute to the development of templates, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Work with risk management and compliance teams to ensure alignment of assurance activities with enterprise risk priorities.
• Provide administrative and analytical support for governance committees and assurance-related meetings.
• Assist in coordinating combined assurance activities with Internal Audit and other assurance providers.

Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives to enhance assurance processes through automation and data analytics.
• Monitor industry developments and regulatory changes, summarising implications for assurance practices.
• Contribute ideas for improving efficiency and effectiveness of assurance activities..

About You

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in assurance, internal audit, risk management, or governance roles.
• Qualified to degree level or professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to prepare clear reports.
• Understanding of assurance and related methodologies and standards.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure of deadlines.
• Experience in regulated environments or the energy sector is advantageous but not essential.

Closing date for applications

26th August 2026

We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at EirGrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.