Risk, Controls & Regulatory Compliance Senior Manager - NGV

About the role

Be part of something world-changing. 

Tackling climate change is the defining challenge for our generation. It demands innovation and fresh thinking across every part of the energy sector. At National Grid Ventures (NGV), we’re investing in the technologies that will ignite a new era of clean energy.

We’re spearheading the development of a new generation of subsea electricity interconnectors that will not only enable clean power to flow between countries but also allow large volumes of offshore wind to be connected at the same time. We know that offshore wind will be crucial in eliminating carbon from the power sector. That’s why we’re at the forefront of offshore wind developments in both the UK and the US.

As a Risk, Controls & Regulatory Compliance Senior Manager, reporting to the NGV General Counsel, you'll oversee a team responsible for implementing and advising on risk management, controls, assurance, and compliance strategies aligned with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and relevant frameworks.

As part of the role, you'll enjoy exceptional exposure to the Business Unit leadership team by setting the strategic direction for compliance risk management and providing expert advisory services.

This role can be based from Warwick or London, and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. This is a UK based role covering NGV businesses in both the UK and US, therefore regular travel will be required. 

Key accountabilities

• Engage with BU leaders to support, guide, and challenge their risk management, risk response, controls design, and assurance activities.
• Advise on risk management for third-party relationships and significant business unit projects.
• Design, implement, and communicate a comprehensive compliance monitoring programme.
• Manage a team to execute BU thematic reviews, risk management deep dives, and periodic risk assessments.
• Develop effective assurance strategies, plans, and objectives, including second line testing.
• Deliver reporting outcomes to relevant BU Executives, CERO, CECO and governance groups.
• Develop and execute education and training programmes for the BU second line risk and controls team.
• Ensure full implementation of Group-level compliance risk management framework and related policies.

About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit expert leaders in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience in professional risk management field, audit/assurance, Ethics and Compliance or related professional field. 
• Experience with the 3 Lines Model and leading Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) projects and teams with Executive reporting responsibilities.
• Utilities or Energy business knowledge and awareness of energy regulations and policy.
• Ability to effectively create, maintain and leverage stakeholder relationships and create sustainable partnerships by being a “go-to” expert in risks and controls and applying this to strategic goals, sharing and leading on best practice and knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with, collaborate with, and present to BU Executives and senior management and maintain mutual agreement.
• Demonstrable commitment to integrity and ethical values.
• Continuous improvement and value adding mentality and ability to offer insightful recommendations that are pragmatic, address root causes, and lead to control/process improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or relevant field and/or Postgraduate degree a plus, but not required.    
• Professional qualification in risk management, finance or audit from a recognised Institute (e.g., Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional (ERMCP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Risk Management professional (CRMP), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CMIIA or CIA)).

What you'll get

A competitive starting salary between £80,000 - £100,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a full electric company car or cash alternative, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch performance, private medical insurance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid Ventures is the competitive division of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It operates outside of National Grid’s core regulated businesses in the UK and US where it develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future.

More information

This role closes on 23 February 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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