Group Assurance Manager

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 Group Assurance Manager for our National Grid Office in Waltham, MA, with a hybrid work arrangement.

About us To work closely with all levels of management within each of our business areas to help in the identification, management and reporting of risks related to the achievement of their strategic objects. Develop, enhance and maintain risk management processes to drive greater efficiencies, support business decision making and ensure compliance with legal/regulatory and corporate governance requirements.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with key contacts, including risk champions, coordinators and senior leaders within business areas in order to understand their business objectives and the distinct risks to achieving these objectives.

Assist the business in identifying key risks including each risk's threats, opportunities, outcomes and controls; assessing each risk's likelihood of occurrence and potential impact at current and risk management target levels; identifying and monitoring of control environment enhancement actions so as to manage these risks in accordance with the company's risk appetite.

Stay abreast of internal and external developments that may impact the company's risk profile and leverage this information to understand and challenge the content of business area risk registers including risk identification, control opinions, and risk scoring.

Train and provide guidance to risk champions and coordinators regarding implementation of the company's risk management framework in their area. Promote risk awareness and risk management maturity across National Grid.

Provide an independent risk management view on business area and company-wide projects.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or extensive risk and compliance management experience requiredIRM, CIA, CRMA or other relevant industry certification

Desired:

Member of/affiliation to a professional risk management bodyExperience in company operationsMore Information

Salary:

$137k to $161k in Waltham, Massachusetts, commensurate with experience. $148k - $173k in Brooklyn, New York, commensurate with experience. 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.