Job Description
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
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About the Role
Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin or Reading
Salary: £37,600 - £56,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available
What is the Role?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic auditor who has experience in energy or financial markets and international compliance auditing to join our Group Compliance team.
The main responsibilities of this role are:
- Carrying out compliance audits which scrutinise the activities of SSE's seven business units and Corporate support functions to assess compliance with regulatory and legal obligations, and with internal procedural/policy requirements.
- Communicating review findings in a concise, logical and professional manner to key stakeholders at all levels.
- Consulting with senior managers to agree work scope and action plans to mitigate findings.
- Developing an in depth understanding of relevant regulation and legislation for an assigned Business Unit and assisting that business to identify key compliance risks.
- Contributing to the development of Group Compliance processes and review types.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we'd love you to have:
- Current Audit Professional qualification (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or International Compliance Association (ICA) Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance (or equivalent), and relevant professional experience.
- Sound knowledge and experience of the regulatory rules which govern the domestic energy and/or financial markets.
- You will have excellent report writing skills, good attention to detail, ability to manage your time and workload efficiently, have first class negotiation/influencing skills and be structured in approach and resilient in character. You will also be a confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience of international compliance and/or auditing is desirable.
- An element of travel will be required, so you should preferably be able to drive. Although this position is open to UK-wide applicants, a presence at SSE main sites will be required.
About our Business
Our SSE Markets Regulation and Group Compliance function is accountable for providing specific legislative, regulatory, industry code, and market arrangements' advice and guidance tailored to the businesses. We oversee and monitor the businesses' compliance using a risk based approach, ensuring effective controls and systems are in place and support the businesses to take corrective actions. We provide subject matter expertise and support to the management of SSE's relationships with external regulatory stakeholders, such as Ofgem.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.