Senior Risk Analyst

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £42,600 – £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission has a fantastic opportunity for an Senior Risk Analyst to join our Risk & Assurance team. The Risk & Assurance team proactively identify and assess enterprise risk and controls to deliver strategic priorities and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations through coordinated assurance activities

The role will lead on enhancing our enterprise risk management capability by establishing analysis and reporting against key risk management related performance metrics and trends. Reporting to the Senior Risk and Assurance Manager, the Senior Risk Analyst will work with stakeholders across the business to deliver risk management related insights to support strategic decision making.

You will

– Support the development and implementation of SSEN Transmissions Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the business.

– Act as a key contact for SSEN Transmissions Risk Management software, driving system enhancements and continuous improvement.

– Analyse data to produce risk reports, identify trends, and develop Key Performance and Risk Indicators to inform decision-making.

– Facilitate risk workshops and engagements across all levels of the business, ensuring outputs are captured and reported effectively.

– Help deliver risk awareness training and promote compliance with the Risk Management Framework in collaboration with key stakeholders.

You have

– Proven risk management skills with relevant experience in a similar role

– Strong understanding of management systems and processes

– Exceptional attention to detail and sound data analysis skills

– Experience in data visualisation tools such as Power BI is essential

– Excellent communication skills to interpret and present complex information in easily understandable formats

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that’s not all – we’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at or 01738 342963.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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