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National Grid Senior Specialist, Risk Management in Syracuse, New York
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.
About the role
Under the Director, Cari Schafer, the ERM Senior Specialist supports the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function by providing valuable analysis and insights to drive effective risk management practices. They assist in the development and implementation of risk management strategies and frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. The ERM Analyst conducts risk assessments, monitors emerging risks, and assists in the preparation of risk reports for key stakeholders. They play a crucial role in promoting a risk-aware culture and supporting the overall success of the ERM program.
What you'll do
• Support in facilitation of effective risk management, controls design, and assurance activities aligned with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and relevant frameworks.
• Understand relevant BU policy documents and how they align to risk and control activities.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders and BU leaders.
• Prioritize training and learning on risk management techniques, internal controls design, and GRC Archer.
• Assist ERM Program Lead and other team members in executing ERM strategy.
• Assist ERM Program Lead and other team members in preparing relevant risk reporting materials.
• Complete other assurance or administrative tasks as needed.
• Provide best practice advice to business stakeholders on risk management, risk mitigation, and controls aligned with National Grid's ERM framework.
• Facilitate cross-functional risk assessments to support development of risk registers, risk profile summaries.
• Support the development of risk management training programs for employees.
• Support preparation of comprehensive, well-written, concise, illustrative reports and executive dashboards to capture conclusions and key findings resulting from risk assessments, analyses and recommendations.
What you'll need
• Bachelor's degree in risk management, business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in a risk reporting, finance, and/or operations role (risk management, insurance underwriting, gas operations, other finance functions).
• Quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to identify and evaluate potential risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
It'd be great if you had
• Professional Qualification in risk management, finance or audit from a recognized Institute (e.g., Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional (ERMCP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CMIIA or CIA)) or actively working towards qualification (desirable but not required).
What you'll get
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Annual Salary
DNY: $105,000-$123,000
UNY: $87,000-$102,000
MA: $98,000-$115,000
Salary commensurate with location and experience.
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.
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.