Enterprise Risk Management Lead

Enterprise Risk Management Lead

**Location:** Syracuse, NY, US, 13202; Waltham, MA, US, 02451; Brooklyn, NY, US, 11217 **Division:** US Audit **Job Type:** Requisition Number 54375 **Department:** Legal Regulatory and Compliance

**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 put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful, we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reduce the cost of energy delivery today, and pioneer 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** The ERM Lead, working under Director Cari Schafer, is a trusted advisor driving effective risk management practices across the organization. They lead initiatives to elevate the ERM program by collaborating with stakeholders to develop and enhance risk management strategies. With expertise in risk analysis and reporting, they provide timely insights to business leaders on risk matters and input to Group Reporting. The ERM Lead fosters a risk-aware culture, develops organization-wide policies, and maintains external relationships to provide thought leadership and innovations. In summary, the ERM Lead plays a critical role in promoting impactful risk management and governance practices.

**What you'll do**

• Serve as a trusted business advisor providing expert guidance in risk management to the first and second lines of defense.
• Proactively gather and analyze risk reporting materials, delivering concise and impactful reports to business unit leaders and executive management.
• Lead initiatives to elevate the ERM program, collaborating with stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Develop, implement, and enhance risk management strategies to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide expert insights and analysis on specific risk areas during risk reviews, ensuring effective risk mitigation and informed decision making.
• Advise on and contribute to ongoing enterprise risk register development for risk identification and measurement, carrying out reviews with business risk owners and their delegates regularly.
• Assess and provide reviews on internal controls and risk management effectiveness across the Group, specifically providing insight around the integration and embedment of the ERM framework within the business.
• Oversee the design and implementation of risk reporting and monitoring systems to provide timely and accurate risk information to business unit leaders and executive management.
• Maintain and improve risk management framework documentation, training materials, and provide training to key stakeholders on the ERM framework.
• Drive the development of robust organization-wide policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring effective risk management and governance practices.
• Monitor and assess emerging risks and trends in the industry and make recommendations for proactive risk management strategies.
• Foster a risk-aware culture by promoting good practice risk management practices throughout the organization.
• Coordinate and collaborate across the 2nd Line and with internal and external auditors.
• Stay updated on evolving risk management practices and technologies to provide thought leadership.

**What you'll need**

• Over 5 years of experience in the professional risk management field, including time in assurance and audit professions.
• Experience working on ERM projects and teams to deliver strategies, policies, and framework improvements.
• Risk Management or equivalent professional certification (examples include Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional (ERMCP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), International Certificate or Diploma in Risk Management).

**What you'll get** Annual Salary:

• NYC Area: $133,000 - $156,000
• Waltham, MA Area: $124,000 - $146,000
• Syracuse, NY Area: $111,000 - $130,000

Salary commensurate with experience and location. This position offers a career path providing 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.