Head of Capital Management

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader to head up our Capital Management team in Ireland. This role is all about shaping and delivering our capital strategy, helping us stay resilient and forward-looking. You’ll lead a team of experts, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive performance and innovation. Your work will directly influence how we manage risk, allocate resources, and meet regulatory expectations. It’s a key role in a team that’s central to Aviva’s long-term success. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Lead and develop a high-performing Capital Management team, fostering engagement, continuous improvement, and alignment with Aviva’s strategic goals. 

• Oversee capital planning, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring key balance sheet exposures are managed within Board-approved risk appetite and evolving regulatory standards. 

• Drive capital efficiency and innovation, including the development of capital-light solutions for product lines such as Workplace Pensions, through policy enhancement and stakeholder collaboration. 

• Lead a programme of ALM, hedging, and Strategic Asset Allocation reviews, ensuring shareholder and policyholder assets generate appropriate investment returns in line with risk appetite. 

• Represent Aviva externally and build strong internal networks, staying ahead of industry trends and integrating insights into the capital framework to influence and deliver results. 

Skills & Experiences 

• Strong leadership experience in capital management or financial risk within a regulated environment. 

• Deep understanding of capital frameworks, regulatory requirements, and financial strategy. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Proven ability to drive change, innovation, and team development. 

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to delivery. 

What will you get for this role? 

• 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, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days. 

• Free car parking. 

• Generous health & dental insurance contributions after six months. 

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

• Cycle to Work and TaxSaver Travel schemes. 

• Family-friendly leave policies including matching paternity and maternity leave. 

• Up to 40% discount on some Aviva products, plus discounts for friends and family. 

• Employee Assistance Programme and volunteering days. 

• Professional qualification support and clear 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