Aviva Ireland Life & Pensions are seeking an industry expert to join us. As the Head of Governance & Assurance, you will lead our first line team into an era of further improvement and development. Your expertise in governance and risk management will be essential in driving continuous improvement of our processes and ensuring we meet the highest standards. If you are a strong leader with the ability to influence senior partners & stakeholders, we want you to be part of our journey towards excellence and innovation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Governance & Oversight: Responsible for 1st Line Risk & Control Governance, Outsourcing Governance, Offshoring Governance.
Operational Resilience: Serve as the Operational Resilience Operational Sponsor, leading the development of the Operational Resilience framework and managing live incidents.
Outsourcing Management: Develop and maintain an outsourcing governance framework, manage key outsourced customer service organizations, and ensure effective management of other outsourcers.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as an ambassador for ALPIDAC, strengthen brand awareness, and develop strategic stakeholder communications to embed cultural change.
Risk Management: Ensure ALPIDAC operates within the approved risk appetite framework, identify risk culture issues early, and provide analysis and insight to senior leadership teams.
Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in governance, assurance and risk management within the Insurance and or Financial services industry.
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence executive boards and senior stakeholders, including C-suite individuals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices.
Professional qualifications in governance or related fields are desirable.
What will you get for this role?
A 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
Free car parking
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
