What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Assurance Analyst position at National Grid?
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
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.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
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.
Salary : $82,000 - $96,000