Operational Risk Controls Testing Manager

Location: Norwich / Bristol / Sheffield

Operational Risk Controls Testing Manager – Salary circa £45,000

This is a great job for someone who has strong experience in controls testing and operational risk frameworks and is keen to deepen their impact at Group level. You might currently be working in operational risk, controls assurance or audit and be ready to take on a broader second line oversight role. If you enjoy analysing detail, forming independent views and working with stakeholders to strengthen risk and control environments, this role offers exposure, learning and variety.

A bit about the job:

This role sits within the Group Operational Risk team, which provides independent second line oversight and governance of Aviva’s operational risk framework. As an Operational Risk Controls Testing Manager, you will support the Senior Operational Risk Manager to deliver the second line controls testing plan across the Group. In this role, you will provide independent, risk‑based assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, and how well ORCM is being applied. You will also produce clear, evidence‑based insights for senior stakeholders and help track and drive timely remediation. In this role, you will also support the ongoing governance and continuous improvement of Aviva’s core operational risk frameworks.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to quickly collate, analyse and formulate independent views on key themes and issues.
• Detailed understanding of Operational Risk management practices within the financial services sector and the related regulatory expectations.
• Detailed experience and understanding of controls assurance testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to challenge and influence decisions/outcomes effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of the insurance sector, including life and/or general insurance business.

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 circa £45,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity -10% 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
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• 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 at least 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, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please send an email to beatrix.rozsa@aviva.com.