Governance Manager

We’re looking for a Governance Manager to join our Strategy & Governance team within Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland (ALPI). This is a hands-on, tactical role where you’ll help embed and evolve governance frameworks across the organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to ensure governance excellence, regulatory alignment, and effective decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic governance initiatives and support Board and Committee processes in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance internal governance frameworks aligned with ALPI’s strategic direction
• Coordinate governance support for strategic initiatives and transformation programmes
• Prepare high-quality materials for Board and Executive Committees
• Oversee internal policy lifecycle and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and other teams
• Support regulatory reviews, audits, and governance documentation

Skills & Experiences:

• Substantial experience in governance, risk, compliance, or regulatory affairs within Life Insurance
• Strong understanding of Irish and EU regulatory frameworks (e.g. CBI, Solvency II)
• Experience supporting Board or Committee governance processes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure
• Familiarity with governance platforms (e.g. Diligent, Board Intelligence)

What will you get for this role?

• 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
• Cycle to Work benefit scheme
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme
• Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering days
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

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 around 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 Kitti Majer at kitti.majer@aviva.com