Cyber Risk and Governance Specialist

Cyber Risk and Governance Specialist - National Salary Circa £57,000 - Bristol or Norwich

A bit about the job:

This role is great for someone who has an existing background in Information Risk Management and has a flair for Cyber Risk analysis, Governance and Controls management. It’s perfect for someone who loves working across a variety of teams and functions to understand and communicate our Cyber Security Risk.

Providing robust and relevant analysis and actively engaging with stakeholders, you will be happy working at a fast pace and handling uncertainty. If you are someone that enjoys continually learning and developing who can support our business in managing and maintaining our Cyber Security Risk this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Cyber Risk Assessment: Perform comprehensive thematic risk assessments relating to cyber threats. Identify vulnerabilities, gaps, emerging threats, and quantify associated risks to the business.

• Risk Analysis and Evaluation: Utilise technical expertise to analyse security challenges. Recommend improvements to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across business units, IT, senior management, and external partners as necessary. Facilitate workshops, briefings, and awareness sessions to foster a shared understanding of cyber risk priorities and action plans.

• Data, Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and track key risk indicators (KRIs), emerging threats, and cyber events. Prepare and present concise, actionable reports and dashboards for diverse audiences, from technical teams to executive leadership.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats, security technologies, and industry best practices. Drive continuous improvement of cyber risk methodologies, controls, and processes.

Aviva operates a “smart working” policy meaning that we spend at least half of our time working in an office, and this role is based in Bristol or Norwich.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of information security principles, cyber threat landscapes, and common attack vectors

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex technical information, assess potential impacts, and provide clear, data-driven recommendations

• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven skill in building relationships, influencing decisions, and communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Business Acumen: Understanding of business drivers and the ability to align cyber risk initiatives with strategic objectives

• Problem-Solving: Resourceful in identifying practical solutions to complex risk challenges, often under time pressure

• Security Frameworks: Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, and GDPR requirements

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary circa £57,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Martyn Biddulph a call on 07721 572 935 or send an email to martyn.biddulph@aviva.com.

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