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Head of governance & assurance

Dublin
Aviva
Head of governance
€125,000 - €150,000 a year
Posted: 5 May
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Sourcing Recruiter Aviva via Randstad- Hoping to connect with Top Talent across Ireland- Actuary, Claims, Underwriting & Risk

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
* 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
* 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 contact Saidhbh.goonan1@aviva.com


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Not Applicable


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Full-time


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Other
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Insurance

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