Compliance Assurance Analyst

National Grid; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in the Boston area is seeking a Compliance Assurance Analyst to support testing of group-wide controls and ensure adherence to policies and regulations across principal risks.

You will execute testing, document findings, track remediation, and collaborate with risk teams to provide clear progress updates. Hybrid in Waltham offers a mix of onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Graduate Degree.
• Professional Assurance Qualification or working towards it.
• 2+ years' experience in controls testing or assurance.
• Experience with GRC tooling and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Execute controls testing per internal methodology for group, Business Unit and selected levels.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of controls testing, evidence, findings and remediation activities.
• Monitor remediation plans and escalate concerns to ensure risk is managed effectively.
• Collaborate on controls and assurance projects when new Principal Risks are identified.

Skills

Controls testing

GRC tooling

Power BI

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

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.

National Grid is seeking a Compliance Analyst for our New England General Counsel, Risk & Compliance Assurance team. This position is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, with hybrid working.

Job Purpose

The Compliance Assurance Analyst will support the delivery of the organisation's group-wide controls testing programme over Group Principal Risks (GPRs) and their child Business Unit Principal Risks, ensuring conformance with internal policies, methodology, and relevant regulations, including Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024.

The Compliance Assurance Analyst will be responsible for executing assigned controls testing from the controls testing plan, including raising findings, and reporting to their Line Manager.

As part of the Chief Risk Office, the controls testing team will coordinate and collaborate with the Enterprise Risk Management team to ensure the CRO can provide a holistic, informed view, of how our risks are being managed across the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute assigned controls testing in line with internal methodology for Group, Business Unit, and selected Group Function level controls as directed by the Group Assurance team.
• Prepare and maintain documentation in line with good practice related to controls testing, evidence, findings, and remediation activities.
• Monitor Remediation Plans and ensure appropriate and timely closure. Escalate concerns internally to ensure risk exposures are being managed effectively and efficiently.
• As needed, collaborate on controls and assurance projects including advising and supporting the design and implementation of controls, for example where new Principal Risks are identified, or Principal Risks change in nature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Graduate Degree.
• Professional Assurance Qualification (or working towards it)
  • E.g. Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent.
• Experienced in controls testing with sound understanding of testing methodology from relevant qualification and experience
  • E.g. Accounting, Internal or External Audit Qualification.
• 2+ years' experience in controls testing or assurance field (including practice and industry).
• Experience in using Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tooling and reporting for controls testing and data visualization tools (PowerBI).
• Able to follow plans and guidance to ensure on-track delivery and provide clear and accurate communication of progress, milestones, issues and outcomes.
• Experience in Utilities or related industries preferred.

More Information

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Salary

$82k - $96k a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

Please ensure you meet eligibility requirements for internal and lateral moves in line with the Global Recruitment and Hiring Policy.