Lead Risk Specialist - Enterprise Risk

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. 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. National Grid has an inclusive culture. Our mission is to build a business that represents, reflects and celebrates the cultures and communities we serve.

Reporting to the Director of Risk and Compliance, we’re looking for a Risk Manager who can influence at the highest levels, bring clarity to complexity, and help power critical decisions across our most important priorities. This role can be located in Brooklyn, New York, Melville, NY or Waltham, Massachusetts with hybrid working.This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that partners closely with senior leadership to shape and influence critical business decisions, including multi‑billion‑dollar infrastructure investments. The position plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the clean energy transition, while also providing the opportunity to lead, develop, and grow a key capability within a critical risk function.

You’ll go beyond managing risk—you’ll enable progress across National Grid’s biggest priorities:

Advance cleaner energy Manage risks tied to decarbonization, grid transformation, and regulatory change Deliver for customers Ensure risks impacting reliability, affordability, and service are proactively managed Drive better decisions Translate complex risk into clear, actionable insights for executive leaders Lead delivery of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework Act as a trusted advisor to a Business Unit —providing challenge, insight, and solutions Coordinate and advise risk owners on risk identification, assessment, and analysis—delivering practical guidance aligned to policy and informed by industry best practice. Lead, coach, and develop a team of direct and/or virtual risk professionals Strengthen risk culture and continuously improve how we operate 5+ years' experience in risk management (or related field), including experience of operating across various areas of a 3 Lines Model, and leading ERM initiatives and leadership reporting. Experience gained in a large, complex organization (matrixed, multi business, regulated, or capital intensive). Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in risk, business, finance, accounting, or a related discipline ERMCP, CRM, CRMP, ACA/ACCA/ICAS, CPA, CIA/CMIIA) Ability to provide expert risk advice and practical recommendations to stakeholders and leadership Strong communication skills—able to distil complex risk into clear, actionable insight Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and GRC systems Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members Excellent planning and project management capability A continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of driving value-add outcomes Commercial mindset with the ability to connect risk to strategy For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.