Governance and Assurance Business Partner

Governance and Assurance Business Partner

We’re looking for a Governance and Assurance Business Partner to help embed Aviva’s risk and control framework across ALPI. In this role, you’ll enable stakeholders to manage operational risks effectively and consistently, ensuring timely escalation of emerging risks and compliance with Group and regulatory standards. Through high-quality risk assessments, assurance activity, and insightful reporting, you’ll strengthen governance and transparency, supporting safe growth and protecting customer outcomes. If you’re passionate about operational resilience and driving robust risk management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design and deliver ORCM training across ALPI to build stakeholder capability and embed the framework.

• Provide expert support via the help desk, resolving ORCM and iCARE queries with consistent guidance.

• Participate in RCSAs, ensuring risk assessments are robust and aligned with Group standards.

• Support the development and execution of the iCARE quality oversight plan and validate new controls.

• Analyse ORCM MI and exception data to identify trends and emerging risks, supporting governance forums.

Skills and experience

• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and governance methodologies.

• Experience in risk assessment, assurance, and reporting within financial services.

• Ability to interpret risk data and provide actionable insights.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Experience supporting automation and process improvement initiatives.

What will you 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.

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications

• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)

• Annual performance related bonus and pay review

• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme

• TaxSaver Travel Scheme

• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family

• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

• 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 paid volunteering days to help others

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

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

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

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Martyn Biddulph at martyn.biddulph@aviva.com