Governance and Operations Manager

Salary circa £50,000 (depending on location, skills, and experience)

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love making things run smoothly?

We’re searching for an enthusiastic and determined Governance and Operations Manager to join our dynamic Group Centre team, supporting the Finance function. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in driving Aviva’s strategic ambitions, working closely with senior leaders and teams across the group.

This role could be perfect for someone with experience in insurance operations, risk and control management, and/or change management, who’s ready to step into a pivotal position supporting a regulated reinsurer. If you're data-savvy, organised, and excited by the idea of driving operational excellence and automation, this could be your next move.

A bit about the job:

This Governance and Operations Manager role sits within Aviva International Insurance (AII), a captive reinsurer writing both Life and GI business. AII plays a critical role in Aviva’s success, and this role supports the Head of Governance and Operations to ensure the business runs effectively and efficiently. You’ll manage key operational MI, support data governance, manage key risks and controls and act as PMO on strategic projects, helping align corporate activities with Board and management priorities. You’ll be part of a small, agile team with exposure to senior leaders and a wide range of stakeholders across Aviva.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Experience in operations, PMO, or similar roles within insurance or financial services
Strong data management, risk and control management, and IT skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident communicator who can work with senior stakeholders
A proactive, adaptable approach and a problem-solving mindset

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.

Starting salary circa £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
Bonus opportunity - 10% (D grade) 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 email kitti.majer@aviva.com .

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