Head of Artificial Intelligence Risk and Governance

Location: Bristol / York / Norwich / Manchester / Perth

Head of Artificial Intelligence Risk and Governance

Salary £110,000 – £135,000 

This is a great job for someone who is an experienced risk, governance or technology risk leader with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence and is excited by the challenge of shaping AI risk standards. This role would suit someone who enjoys leading specialist teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and working at the intersection of technology, regulation and business strategy. If you’re passionate about enabling innovation safely and building strong, future‑focused control environments, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

A bit about the job: 

As Aviva delivers increasingly transformative Artificial Intelligence capability, our risk and control environment must evolve to enable innovation while protecting our customers, colleagues and business. This role exists to provide enterprise‑wide leadership on AI risk and governance, acting as the technical authority across Aviva.

You’ll lead the Artificial Intelligence Risk and Governance team, accountable for the design, implementation and ongoing assurance of robust AI risk management frameworks and controls. Working collaboratively with technology, data, business and risk teams, you’ll identify and manage emerging AI risks, ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, and embed strong risk management practices into day‑to‑day operations. You’ll also provide expert advice, oversight and challenge to senior stakeholders, ensuring Aviva continues to deliver AI responsibly and in line with our strategy and Values in Action.

Skills and experience we’re looking for: 

• Strong technical literacy, experience working alongside advanced technology or AI teams.
• Design and ownership of AI risk management frameworks and control environments and an expert understanding of AI risk types (model risk, bias, explainability, data privacy, security, ethical use).
• Deep understanding of UK financial services regulations, emerging AI regulations and standards, and industry best practices for model and technology risk.
• Extensive delivery experience, demonstrating deep expertise in leading and embedding transformation at scale within complex, regulated environments.
• Ability to provide credible challenge, assurance and influence.

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.

• Salary £110,000 – £135,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% 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
• 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 send an email to beatrix.rozsa@aviva.com.