Governance Risk & Control Specialist

We’re looking for a collaborative and confident Governance, Risk & Control Specialist to help embed a strong control culture across our first line functions. You’ll work closely with managers to make sure they have the tools, training and support they need to manage their risks and controls effectively. You won’t own the risks or controls yourself that stays with the business but you’ll be their go-to expert for guidance, assurance and insight.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the business with Operational Risk and Control Management (ORCM), including training, workshops and system queries.
• Provide quality assurance on control design and effectiveness, and on inherent and residual risk assessments.
• Help the business prepare for and respond to second- and third-line reviews, including issue closure and root cause analysis.
• Identify and escalate risk culture concerns early, helping to create a transparent, accountable and supportive environment.
• Work with the Governance, Risk and Control Manager on reporting, oversight of risk events, and sharing insights across teams and with Group.

Skills & Experiences

• A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Able to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence with confidence.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and making decisions.
• Experience in a risk and control environment, ideally within financial services or professional practice.
• Organised, adaptable and proactive — you thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy solving problems.

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 25 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 Saidhbh.goonan1@aviva.com