Associate Analyst, Governance and Risk

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Job description

In accordance with guidelines regarding companies classified as Federal contractors and consistent with our core commitment of safety, National Grid has made the decision to require all new hires to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire. 'Full vaccination' is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a religious belief or a disability can request a reasonable accommodation.About usNational Grid is hiring an Associate Risk Analystfor our Governance and Risk department in Brooklyn, NY.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.Job PurposeSupport National Grid in achieving its strategic objectives, by providing assurance over the key controls and mitigating activities that the organization relies on to manage risk. The Associate Risk Analyst will sit within the 2nd line of defense and be responsible for assisting with the planning, execution, and reporting on a wide variety of principal risks. This role will be ideal for someone with 1 or 2 years of experience in either Risk, Audit, SOX, or a similar business function. Key AccountabilitiesSchedule meetings with 1st line and participate in the walkthroughs with stakeholders and assist with documenting the end to end process in narrative format. Support the Risk Manager and other team members with 2nd line control testing, document results and complete workpapers in the standard guidance provided by Chief Risk Office.Assist 1st line in completing Control Self-Assessment Process within the GRC tool Archer.Support Risk Manager and other team members in updating Power Point slides and Excel spreadsheets used for meeting materials and tracking status of control testing.Complete training on risk management techniques and internal control design.Complete other Risk or administrative tasks at the direction of the Risk Manager.Attend all training for the Archer GRC tool as well Power BI to ensure 1st and 2nd line is supported in completing tasks within these tools.Create Standard Operating Procedures to support the risk functions.Perform updates to Excel spreadsheets to track completion of monthly targets.Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience RequiredFoundational stakeholder engagement skills.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or relevant field.The Associate Risk Analysts should bring basic exposure to business process such as internal or external audit risk, SOX, or other similar business functionsMust be able to contribute to the risk plan and complete the risk and control testing requirements within the required time frames.Good communication skills,both written and verbal.Basic risk management, governance acumen understands basic risk assessment techniques, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lines of defense frameworks.Some previous experience with controls testing preferred.Willing to be trained in business governance and control testing techniques.Basic planning and or project management skills.1 or 2 years of relevant work experience, including Risk Management, Internal or External Audit, SOXwith a Big 4 or Medium-sized consultancyor other similar business function within a large organization (preferably Energy/Utilities).Basic understanding of data analytics (e.g. ACL) and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) GRC Archer a plus.Professional certification or equivalent in relevant area (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant)or working towards qualification would be a plus.More InformationThis 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. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.