Risk & Controls Specialist

The role sits at the heart of our business within the Internal Operations area of the Performance, Governance and Reporting (PGR) Team. Reporting to the Risk and Governance Manager within PGR, you will play a key role in delivering risk and assurance services across our important business standards. Working closely with senior leadership teams, first, second- and third-line risk partners, third-party supplier leads, Global functions and a network of internal and external business partners, you will:

• Proactively identify, assess, and document operational risks within the business unit. Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure that all potential risks are identified and mitigated
• Complete regular control assessments to ensure all controls are in place and functioning as intended. Develop, implement, and monitor mitigation and remediation strategies
• Manage issues and risk events, including development of plans and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date risk documentation
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies. Stay updated on changes in regulations and industry standard methodologies
• Work closely with other departments, including Compliance, Internal Audit, and IT, to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management
  
  Knowledge and experience in risk and governance related roles or working with risk and control frameworks and risk management tools such as IBM Open Pages and Archer
• An understanding of any of the business standards in scope (Information Technology, Business Protection, Operational Resilience, Procurement and Outsourcing and Health and Safety) and underlying controls framework
• Experience of operational risk management and control assessment
• Exceptional with data analysis and reporting, including analysing data to provide insight and recommendations and developing and producing reporting for senior management. Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  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
• 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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