Graduate Risk & Assurance Analyst (AI & Digital Controls), IT & Digital, Warwick

National Grid's IT & Digital function leverages disruptive technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance operations. The Strategy & Transformation Team within IT&D ensures smooth operations and drives business growth through a comprehensive IT strategy, focusing on performance, workforce development, supplier management, governance, process excellence, and financial oversight. They foster a culture of continuous learning and agile methodologies to safeguard the digital landscape, manage risks, and optimize costs.

As a Graduate Risk & Assurance Analyst (AI & Digital Controls), you will join the IT & Digital Strategy & Transformation team. Your role will involve strengthening controls, assurance, and risk management activities for National Grid's digital landscape. You will gain practical experience in risk management, controls assurance, and governance across the IT & Digital function. By working with data, AI, and automation technologies, you will help identify risks, improve processes, and support better decision-making. You will also develop analytical, technical, and business skills while exploring how emerging technologies can enhance assurance, compliance, and governance in a large organization.

What You'll Do

• Utilise data, AI, and automation to enhance risk management, assurance activities, and business performance within IT & Digital.
• Analyse data to identify trends, control gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Identify, develop, and assist in implementing AI and automation solutions to improve assurance, risk, and compliance activities.
• Support the creation of dashboards, reports, and risk metrics to provide insights into business and control performance.
• Collaborate with technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and business teams to strengthen risk management and assurance processes.
• Evaluate and document business processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency through AI and automation.
• Contribute to Responsible AI governance and risk assessment activities, ensuring safe and effective use of AI solutions.
• Gain experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes and technologies, while developing analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills.

What You'll Need to Apply

• A minimum 2:2 degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Risk Management, or a closely related discipline.
• It is not essential when you graduated or if you are currently studying.
• An interest in AI, automation, risk, and assurance, with a passion for analysing information, solving problems, and challenging existing processes.
• Exposure to technologies such as AI tools, data analytics, or automation platforms is beneficial but not essential.
• Eagerness to apply knowledge and develop new skills in a real-world environment.
• Must hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid British passport and meet the minimum residency requirement of having lived continuously in the UK for the previous five years.
• Willingness to undergo and maintain National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) level and standard background checks.

Location

• National Grid House, Warwick.
• May offer flexible hybrid working.
• Occasional travel may be required.

What You'll Get In Return

• Starting salary of £38,289 with annual increases.
• 18-month graduate programme with a tailored development pathway.
• 26 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Access to flexible benefits (cycle-to-work, holiday buy/sell).
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• £2,000 joining bonus.
• £2,400 payment upon successful completion.
• Accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month for placements.
• Additional annual leave and relocation support for placements.
• Dedicated mentoring, feedback, networking, and volunteering opportunities.
• Permanent role upon successful completion of the programme.

About the Graduate Programme

This 18-month programme offers a tailored development pathway focusing on leadership, business, and technical skills, including AGILE and Scrum. You will attend in-person and virtual development sessions. Support includes a line manager, 1:1 coaching, and a mentor from a previous cohort. The programme includes three 6-month placements across the UK to deepen understanding of your speciality and the wider business. You will return to your initial placement area at the end of the programme to start your career.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK's critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to energy. They invest in the next generation of talent, offering apprentices, undergraduates, and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful work.

More Information

• You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes.
• Applications are on a rolling basis and may close early once enough applications are received. Apply as early as possible.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• National Grid is generally unable to offer sponsorship.
• For information about visas, visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.