Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

ESB has initiated a Strategic Initiative programme as part of our strategic objective of being Sustainable & Socially Responsible to implement Governance, Risk & Compliance procedures (GRC) across ESB.  

The programme is working closely with key stakeholders in the design of a shared solution to be supported by an IT system.  We need to imagine a future where assurance is structured and integrated across ESB and systemised to avoid multitudes of emails and spreadsheets. The immediate goal is to simplify and strengthen GRC processes for our people. The Workstream Lead is responsible for leading on Business Process Improvement for key GRC processes, working with all business units in ESB.  

“GRC” is a term used to describe an integrated approach to these three areas, critical to the well-functioning of the business. This programme will result in improved G, R & C processes and assure our Audit & Risk Committee and the ESB Board of Directors that ESB operates an effective system of internal control and risk management. GRC contributes to sound and efficient decision-making within the business and safeguards ESB in a complex and often fast-changing external environment. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of governance solutions across ESB and provide governance, risk & compliance support to Business Managers. This role will initially be as a Workstream Lead on design of G,R &C processes on ESB’s GRC Strategic Initiative project, transferring to a related GRC role on project completion. This is an exciting opportunity to join the programme team at the heart of defining and driving the delivery of the GRC programme to safeguard ESB and our people and develop a key capability on our way to achieving Net Zero by 2040.   

This role is available immediately and will enable the successful candidate to develop much sought-after skills. Therefore, the successful candidate will be excellently positioned for further roles in the Governance, Risk and Compliance areas and in Finance and non-Finance areas. As a leader in the implementation of changes across ESB, the successful candidate will make a real contribution to ESB’s strategy Net Zero by 2040.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Contribute to the development of governance, risk & compliance solutions in ESB 

• Work with others to ensure appropriate control activities in place for key processes relating to internal control. 

• Work within the GRC project team and with different teams across ESB, facilitating and assisting in designing and implementing the new G,R,C processes including the design of the GRC data management structures and the associated roles & responsibilities  

• Engage with key stakeholders within the business incl. Financial Controllers, Governance Managers, Risk Managers, Compliance Managers, First-Line and Second Line Managers as required. 

• Implement the new Internal Control framework and Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance policies to deliver best in class internal control processes 

• Support the design, configuration, testing and implementation of a new eGRC IT tool 

• Manage consultancy resources as appropriate to assist with the work e.g. policy documentation and process mapping where needed as well as subject matter expertise 

• Strengthen our three lines of defence model leading to more robust integrated assurance 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in leading change in a Process Improvement or Governance / Risk / Compliance role 

• Recognised third level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills 

• Excellent workshop facilitation 

• Will be process and delivery focused 

• Excellent writing and presentation skills 

• Excellent analytical skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Desirable 

• Experience of Governance, Risk or Compliance processes 

• Experience in Finance/GIA/IT/Business Unit process design 

• Formal project/project management experience 

• Knowledge of process mapping  

Location 

This position will be based in ESB, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam, Dublin 2. 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. 

Reporting To 

This role reports to Programme Lead, GRC Strategic Initiative.