Lead Risk Specialist - Enterprise Risk

The Lead Risk Specialist is responsible for advising and overseeing the day-to-day application of National Grid's Enterprise Risk Management Framework through risk management processes and relevant activities. We support the delivery of the organization's Group-wide Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, ensuring conformance with internal policies, methodology, and relevant regulations.

This role reports to the Risk Manager and works closely with NY and UK counterparts to ensure effective, efficient and coordinated application of risk management advice and activities.

• Lead the implementation and continuous application of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework across assigned business areas, ensuring effective risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to assigned business areas, providing risk expertise and constructive challenge to support informed decision-making.
• Provide analysis, challenge, and advisory support to First Line Risk Owners for Quarterly Risk Reviews and other risk management activities.
• Prepare risk reporting, governance committee materials, and group submissions, highlighting key risks, mitigation progress, emerging issues, and control gaps.
• Lead risk management projects and initiatives that advance business objectives and ERM priorities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to enhance risk awareness, accountability, and risk culture across the business.

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in risk management or a related discipline, including experience operating within the Three Lines Model, leading Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives, and presenting risk insights to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and GRC platforms to support risk assessment, reporting, and decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to provide risk expertise, effective challenge, and strategic advice to stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Professional risk management certification preferred (e.g., CRMP, ERMCP, CRM) or equivalent professional qualification.