As Portfolio Risk & Governance Specialist, you will help govern strategic investments and manage portfolio risk across Enterprise Portfolio Management and Central Risk. You will provide governance, oversight and data-driven insights to support executive decisions, while promoting transparency and collaboration across diverse teams. Your work will influence investment priorities and help maintain portfolio health in a fast-paced environment. This role sits at the heart of our Corporate function, shaping how we allocate resources to power communities and businesses.
Pay / Benefits
competitive salary plus bonus
up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
paid time for charity work
pension plan
flexible benefits and discounts
learning tools and parental leave policies
Responsibilities
Align investment decisions with strategic objectives, regulatory requirements and risk frameworks
Provide governance and constructive challenge to executive decision-making
Monitor and escalate portfolio risks with early warning indicators
Produce high-quality risk reporting and governance information for visibility and action
Support governance forums, investment boards and portfolio reviews with insights and recommendations
Promote transparency, continuous improvement and shared ownership across the portfolio
Leverage data-driven analysis to guide investment priorities and portfolio performance
Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and influence outcomes
Contribute to capital investment planning and maintain portfolio health
Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and ways of working
Key requirements
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building across functions
Clear written and verbal communication, including presentations
Ability to influence senior stakeholders with credibility and collaboration
Knowledge of portfolio risk governance and its importance for strategic delivery
Analytical problem-solving using data and insights
High attention to detail and delivery of accurate work
Comfort in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities
Team-oriented with collaborative and inclusive mindset
Experience in enterprise-wide portfolio risk management (advantageous)
Experience in capital investment risk governance (advantageous)
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