Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3bn, 14,725km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world.
Almost 725,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs. The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy and over 40% of the country’s electricity generation.
Gas Networks Ireland is aiming to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. Its “Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network” envisions transforming the existing gas network into two separate systems carrying 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane and the other to green hydrogen, with the potential to carry approximately 30% biomethane and 70% green hydrogen, as well as offering significant long term energy export opportunities.
Gas Networks is an organisation with a very strong legacy and a culture founded on pride in our purpose, to keep Irelands energy moving, and commitment to our vision, to be at the heart of Irelands energy future. Our organisational values demonstrate what is important across the organisation including building on our experience across our organisation to build towards our sustainable future, doing what’s right for each other and for the people and communities that we serve and finally energised for the change of our future towards a renewable energy landscape. Throughout your career in Gas Networks Ireland, you will be part of an organisation that has a strong commitment to supporting and developing our workforce today and into the future. You will also have an opportunity to get involved in our ambitious iBelong programme ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for us all to thrive. Finally, our Time to Talk Mental Health programme and our wellbeing initiatives ensure we provide support across many areas as you work in our organisation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant third level qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience in a risk management or similar role in a utility company or comparable organisation would be an advantage
• Good understanding of business operations and the commercial viability and impact of technical / professional decisions on the performance of the Company
• Previous experience with initiating and maintaining strategic relationships both internally and externally, using strong influencing skills to achieve business goals
• Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, coupled with the ability to generate innovative technical solutions as required.
• Understanding of IT concepts and systems.
  Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: recruit@gasnetworks.ie
  The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the: 13th of May 2025.
  Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Risk Manager, the Risk Analyst will be responsible for supporting the implementation of GNI’s Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework and assisting our business to identify, measure, monitor and report our risk profile.
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across all levels of the organisation including with the Risk Leads and Champions to ensure risk best practice is demonstrated. They will have a key role in coordinating risk reporting to the Executive team, Board and external stakeholders along with working closely with other assurance functions ensuring the effectiveness of our Three Lines governance model.
Role: Risk Analyst
Area: CFO Sub-Area: Treasury & Risk
Location: Cork/Dublin Salary: Competitive
Duration: Specific Purpose Ref: GNI906

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Risk Manager in implementing GNI’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework ensuring leading practices are implemented across the business
• Support the planning, designing and implementation of the ERM Framework, ERM Policy and ERM governance reporting process
• Assist in the roll out of the ERM plan including delivering business wide risk initiatives
• Support the ERM governance reporting process ensuring there is a structured formal review and challenge of the risk profile across the business with appropriate mitigation plans in place. Support the business to review their risks on a timely and proactive basis and ensure appropriate documentation and communication of risks
• Co-ordinate the escalation of risks to Executive and Board level committees. Develop and complete ad hoc risk reports, presentations and horizon scanning
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels across GNI. Ensure that risks are being anticipated and managed by engaging with key business stakeholders and by participating in relevant meetings on key risk areas
• Assist in the development of a risk aware culture with particular emphasis on ensuring the network of Risk Leads and Champions have the necessary training and knowledge to support the ERM Framework
• Risk management system administrator and embed the system across the business. Drive continuous improvement including developing the system, enhancing reporting and dashboards, and providing training to support the ERM Framework
• Support risk reporting to external stakeholders
• Collaborate with audit and assurance teams to support the Three Lines Governance model
• Adopt a ‘one team’ and ‘collaborative’ way of working
• Perform other duties as required from time to time