Senior Risk Strategy Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Risk Strategy Manager to join our Risk team. You’ll act as deputy to the Head of ERM and lead second line oversight of forward-looking risk, strategic change, and risk policy. This role brings clarity and pace to our risk deliverables and ensures risk insight shapes strategic decisions. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Aviva Ireland and Group, helping us anticipate future risks and strengthen our resilience. You’ll be joining a collaborative, high-impact team that supports Aviva’s long-term strategy and risk culture. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Lead second line oversight of strategic change programmes, ensuring risk views are clear, timely, and forward-looking. 

• Shape and deliver high-quality risk reporting to Board and Executive Committees, with clear insights and impact. 

• Oversee the emerging risk process and contribute to strategic planning and ORSA assessments. 

• Drive second line climate risk work, including scenario selection, appetite setting, and ORSA inputs. 

• Support the Head of ERM in leading the ERM team and deputise as needed. 

Skills & Experiences 

• Strong understanding of non-life insurance risk and regulatory frameworks. 

• Experience in risk, actuarial, strategy, or transformation roles with senior stakeholder engagement. 

• Actuarial background is an advantage but not essential.  

• Proven ability to lead risk management initiatives and deliver Board-level reporting. 

• Exposure to ORSA processes, climate risk assessments, or strategic programme oversight. 

• Confident communicator with sharp written output and ability to influence at senior levels. 

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

• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months. 

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

• Cycle to Work benefit scheme. 

• TaxSaver Travel Scheme. 

• Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave. 

• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family. 

• Employee Assistance Programme. 

• Volunteering days. 

• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans. 

Fitness and Probity 

This is a Regulated Role and will be subject to enhanced pre-employment screening procedures. There will be an on-going requirement for the role holder to maintain fit and proper status. 

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 Saidhbh.goonan1@aviva.com.