Risk Analyst

About the role

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of UK’s transition to our net zero energy future. We operate a number of HVDC Interconnectors that connect the UK’s energy system to some of our closest neighbours, allowing energy to be imported to and exported from the UK.

As well as already owning a portfolio of HVDC Interconnectors, we’re working on developing new projects to ensure that we are able to meet the UK’s future demands for greener energy solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a Risk Analyst to join the Interconnectors Portfolio Management team. As a Risk Analyst, you'll harness a solid understanding of business strategy, control frameworks and risk appetite to facilitate risk management best practice across the Interconnector’s CCR directorate along with supporting broader risk management for the Interconnectors business unit.

You'll identify, map, and articulate the relevant risk landscape, playing a key role in supporting stakeholders through the risk implementation journey. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced risk management professional to work with other risk and control specialists across National Grid Ventures.

The role is hybrid so you can enjoy working from home and our office in Warwick. We’d hope to see you in the office one or 2 days a week, and you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you.

What you'll do

• Collate and validate all necessary information from across the business to create holistic risk reporting for the Interconnectors CCR Directorate
• Work with Risk Lead to identify opportunities to drive greater efficiencies for the Interconnectors Risk Management framework and processes
• Support delivery of the IC Risk Committee and corresponding risk reporting across Interconnectors
• Deliver high quality risk reporting to support business decision making, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Identify risk and assurance gaps and put in place mitigation strategies.
• Work across CCR Directorate to review and update CCR Business Continuity Plan including training and 3 year rolling exercise plan along with supporting continuous improvements for both UJV & CCR.

What you'll need

• Proven experience in enterprise risk management
• Knowledge of risk assessment and control
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to deliver clear and concise messages
• Cross functional stakeholder management
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools – PowerPoint, Word, Excel

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £48,000 - £55,000 per annum– dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance 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, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

More Information

This role closes on 13th November 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.