Governance Analyst

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Ireland is seeking a Governance Support role responsible for maintaining governance frameworks within the organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in Governance, Risk, or Compliance, excellent auditing skills, and a strong understanding of best practices in the field. This position offers flexible working arrangements and an opportunity to contribute to sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Career development through mentoring and training

Access to staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Governance, Risk or Compliance role.
• Excellent understanding of best practice Governance, Risk and Compliance.
• Ability to identify issues, root causes and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Support business managers in quarterly assessments of processes and risks.
• Champion governance across Customer Solutions.
• Support control reviews, audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Governance, Risk and Compliance expertise

Auditing skills

Process improvement

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Third level qualification (Business or Finance)

Job description

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Customer Solutions includes all of ESB’s retail businesses in Ireland and Great Britain, including Electric Ireland, So Energy, Electric Ireland Superhomes, ESB SES, ESB ecars, and ESB Telecoms. Within Customer Solutions, Electric Ireland supplies competitive electricity, gas, and energy services across Ireland and is one of the country’s leading energy providers. Customer Solutions is committed to delivering value, innovation, and sustainability, supporting customers on their journey toward smarter energy use and a net zero future.

This role involves working closely with the Customer Solutions Governance Manager in supporting the business managers and process owners, across all areas of Customer Solutions, to maintain a robust governance and control framework.

This is an exciting and impactful opportunity to work with dynamic, commercial, and customer-focused teams at a transformative time — where sustainability, innovation, and customer empowerment are at the heart of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and challenge business managers in their quarterly assessment to ensure key processes, risks and associated control activities are identified, operating and appropriate evidence-based sign offs are in place.
• Champion governance and a culture of good governance across Customer Solutions, including providing advice and input in matters of governance and compliance.
• Support the completion of control reviews, audits and risk assessments including the implementation of recommendations to enhance control environment.
• Support the coordination of other miscellaneous governance activities as required.
• Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and projects with the governance function.

Experience and Qualifications

• Third level qualification (preferably in Business or Finance)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Governance, Risk or Compliance role
• Excellent understanding of best practice Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Strong auditing skills, ability to identify issues, root causes and corrective actions
• Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Process improvement experience

Location

This position will be based in Swift Square, Santry.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in‑person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

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Reporting To

Governance manager, Customer Solutions

Why Work with Us?

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• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring and training
> Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Access to staff well‑being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values‑based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

24th November 2025

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net‑zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero‑carbon electricity.