Compliance & Audit Analyst

Role

Title:

Compliance & Audit Analyst

Reports to:

Head of Market Registration and Compliance

Location:

Belfast (Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days at home) Who We Are SONI is Northern Irelands Transmission System Operator. We are the people behind Northern Irelands electricity grid. We make sure that every home, business, school, hospital, factory and farm has power - when and where they need it. And thats just the beginning of our story. We have a critical role to play in delivering a cleaner, cheaper more secure energy future for everyone living in Northern Ireland.

Our focus is on safety, security and reliability. Our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated. Our culture is driven by continual development, knowledge and teamwork. Our people are committed to reducing Northern Irelands reliance on fossil fuels and transforming the energy system to make decarbonisation a reality while providing a safe and reliable electricity supply in a way that secures the future for those who follow us.

The work you will deliver with us here at SONI matters. Join a great and supportive team and be part of the transformation.

The Role The Single Electricity Market Operator (SEMO) operates and administers the wholesale electricity market across the island of Ireland. Working in a highly regulated environment, SEMO helps ensure that the market operates effectively and in line with its regulatory, licence and market obligations. As a Compliance & Audit Analyst, you will play an important role in helping SEMO manage these obligations.

You will coordinate compliance assessments and market audits, identify and monitor compliance risks, maintain clear records and provide meaningful reporting to support effective decision-making. You will work with colleagues across the organisation as well as external auditors and other stakeholders. The role offers an opportunity to develop your experience across compliance, regulation, risk, audit and electricity markets while contributing to the continuous improvement of SEMO's compliance approach.

If you want to build your career while contributing to the effective operation of Ireland's wholesale electricity market, we'd like to hear from you. The Team The Market Registration & Compliance team supports SEMO across market registration, compliance, audit and the management and development of the Trading and Settlement Code (TSC) and its Agreed Procedures (APs). The team oversees SEMO's compliance with relevant licence and market obligations, coordinates market audits and supports the management of resulting actions.

It also provides compliance risk and performance reporting and helps continuously improve SEMO's compliance framework

Key Responsibilities Coordinate and maintain assessments of SEMO's licence, Trading and Settlement Code and Agreed Procedure obligations. Work with colleagues across the business to gather evidence, assess compliance and address emerging issues. Identify, monitor and report compliance risks, issues and potential areas of non-compliance. Coordinate market audits, including planning, evidence gathering and engagement with internal stakeholders and external auditors. Track audit findings and agreed actions, supporting their remediation and closure.

Prepare clear compliance, risk and performance reporting for senior management and relevant governance groups. Support the assessment and implementation of regulatory and electricity market changes. Contribute to SEMO's Compliance Maturity Model, which helps assess and improve the effectiveness of its compliance arrangements. Help improve compliance processes and embed regulatory requirements into processes and systems from the outset. Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential:
Degree in a relevant discipline and 35 years' relevant experience in compliance, audit, regulatory, governance, risk or a related role. A good understanding of compliance and audit principles and how they are applied in practice. Experience interpreting and working with regulatory, licence, contractual or similar obligations. Experience supporting or coordinating audits, assessments, findings or remediation activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret requirements, identify gaps and assess risk.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely work. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work…