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Lead Specialist (Risk Management), Risk Management

National Grid
$145k - $170k a year in Brooklyn, NY or Melville, NY
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
May 22, 2026
About us To develop and implement approach to the on-going management of business risk and opportunity activities. To provide expert opinion and guidance to senior management in respect of operational risk, designing, implementing and maintaining the operational risk appetite and working closely with relevant team(s) to ensure that strategic risk and opportunities are identified. Establish and maintain the function's risk appetite with senior team members to ensure that strategic and operational decisions are at the forefront of Executive decision making. Manage the function's strategic and operational risks, reviewing existing and challenging new risk to ensure consistent application of risk scoring and mitigation. Undertake regular 'deep dives' for targeted strategic and operational risks to analyse the effectiveness of risk evaluation and mitigating actions.. Continuously review and improve processes for business risk management, working closely with relevant teams and functions to identify, collate, propose and implement improvements. Provide expert opinion and guidance to leadership teams in respect of the operational and strategic risk management processes. Proactive interaction with relevant team to identify strategic risk and opportunity and to develop the journeys required to mitigate risk or develop opportunity. Qualifications Degree standard or demonstrable business experience Valid driver's licence Membership of the Institute of risk management is essential Institute of Asset Management Qualification is preferred More Information Salary $145k - $170k a year in Brooklyn, NY or Melville, NY $135k - $158k a year in Waltham, MA. National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144. This position has a career path which provides for 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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. 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. Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.