Governance Risk & Control Specialist

Governance Risk & Control Specialist

Location: Dublin, Cherrywood

Are you someone who enjoys analysing complex information, spotting potential risks, and helping a business stay resilient and well‑controlled?
This is a great role for someone who is looking to step up into a more specialised risk role. It would particularly suit someone who has worked in a risk, compliance, audit or controls‑focused environment and is keen to deepen their expertise in operational risk management.

A bit about the job:

• You’ll help identify, assess and monitor operational risks across the business, supporting effective control of these risks.
• You’ll contribute to the development and implementation of operational risk policies, procedures, reporting and mitigating strategies.
• You’ll carry out risk assessments, highlight control gaps, and report findings to management to drive continuous improvement.
• You’ll analyse operational risk data to identify trends and emerging issues, escalating more complex matters where required.
• You’ll support wider risk‑related projects and help ensure we consistently deliver good customer outcomes.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience in a risk, audit, compliance, or similar control‑focused role within the financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and highlight key insights.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build effective relationships with 1st line teams.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence in identifying issues and recommending improvements.
• A proactive mindset with interest in regulatory developments and risk management practices.

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 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days 
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions
• 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 noemi.pers@aviva.com