Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance – Artificial Intelligence

Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance - Artificial Intelligence

National: £100,000 - £130,000 / London: £130,000 - £160,000  

Locations: Bristol / York / Norwich / London

Are you an experienced leader in Governance, Risk, and Assurance within the field of Artificial Intelligence? Are you ready to shape the future of AI risk management at Aviva? If so, this is your opportunity to lead a high-impact team and drive strategic oversight across our AI initiatives.

As Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance, you will provide direction, oversight, and robust governance of Aviva’s global AI risk and control environment, including oversight of key suppliers. Your work will ensure that Aviva continues to protect its customers and shareholders while embracing innovation.

You will also be accountable for the effective design and management of Aviva’s internal governance structures and processes for AI. This includes leading ExCo-level Group and Market forums, ensuring strategic alignment across the Group, and delivering visibility of outcomes and benefits at a Group-wide level.

A bit about the job:

As a Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance you will be responsible for:

• Lead the governance and assurance strategy for GenAI across Aviva.
• Oversee risk and control frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and ensure third-party risk is effectively mitigated.
• Design and manage internal governance forums, including ExCo-level engagement.
• Ensure alignment of GenAI initiatives with Group strategy and provide visibility of outcomes and benefits.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in governance, risk, and assurance within AI, technology, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of AI-related regulatory, ethical, and operational risks.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior executives.
• Ability to design and implement governance frameworks in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strategic thinker with a strong focus on outcomes, compliance, and customer protection.

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.

• National salary £100,000 - £130,000 and London salary £130,000 - £160,000 (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 give Harjot Kaur a call on +44 7353 138456 or send an email to harjot.kaur@aviva.com