Compliance Analyst

National Grid is seeking a Compliance Analyst for our Global Chief Risk Office. This role is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, with hybrid working.

Job Purpose

Support the delivery of the Business Unit's regulatory compliance program, ensuring conformance with internal policies, methodology, relevant regulations, and the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework.

Assist with the implementation of effective compliance management activities. Able to support and review the application of compliance management processes and assess gaps, issues and recommendations for improvement

Key Accountabilities
• Supports execution of the compliance testing plan in line with internal testing methodology and external good practice.
• Analyze testing results, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• 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.
• Performs thematic reviews and assesses and advises on emerging regulatory requirements.
• Prepare materials, insights and analysis for stakeholder meetings and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Risk Office and Regulatory Compliance teams.

Qualifications
• Experienced in controls testing with sound understanding of testing methodology from relevant qualification and experience e.g. Accounting, Internal or External Audit Qualification.
• Able to follow plans and guidance to ensure on-track delivery and provide clear and accurate communication of progress, milestones, issues and outcomes.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory or governance-driven environments and able to provide clear and insightful updates of status, actions and gaps.
• Experience in using Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tooling and reporting for controls testing. Should also have strong grasp of visualisation tools (primarily PowerBi).
• Experience in Utilities or related industries preferred.
• Over 2 years' experience in controls testing or assurance field (including practice and industry) or related professional field.
• At least part-qualified Professional Assurance Qualification E.g. Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's / Graduate Degree.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage multiple priorities required.

More Information

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Salary

$85k - $99k a year

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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. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.