Vice President, Technology and Transformation Risk

Aviva plc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Pension plan

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional development

Diversity programs

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a senior leader to provide independent second-line oversight of Technology, Data, Cyber, AI and Transformation risks. You will partner with CIO, COO, and business leaders to strengthen risk practices and guide risk-informed decisions.

The role requires extensive risk management experience in regulated financial services or insurance, with strong leadership and regulatory engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in data governance and risk management.
• Experience with regulatory engagement and risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent second line oversight of Technology, Data, Cyber, AI and Transformation risks across Aviva Canada.
• Partner with senior leaders to support risk-informed decision making.
• Monitor risk exposures and contribute to risk reporting to committees.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Analytics

Risk management

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder influencing

Leadership

Education

Degree in CS/Data Science/Math/Business

Job description

Experience Aviva Together, we are Aviva. Our values of Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence guide how we show up for each other and our customers. At Aviva Canada, we put people first through a culture built on inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

The VP Technology and Transformation Risk is a senior member of the Canada Risk function, responsible for providing independent second line oversight and challenge across Technology, Data, Cyber, AI and Transformation risks. The role supports the effective management of these risks across Aviva Canada, helping ensure business objectives can be delivered within the Aviva Canada’s risk appetite framework and regulatory expectations. The role partners closely with Group and local stakeholders to provide independent risk advice, oversight and challenge, supporting the ongoing development of risk management practices and frameworks across technology and transformation activities. Risks within the role holder's remit include Cyber Risk, Data Risk, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emerging Technology Risk and other IT risks. The role leads specialist risk teams and works closely with colleagues across Risk, Technology, Operations and Transformation functions to provide insight on emerging risks, monitor risk exposures, and support consistent application of Aviva Canada and Group policies and standards.

What you'll do

• Provide independent second line oversight and challenge of Technology, Data, Cyber, AI and Transformation risks across the Group.
• Partner with senior leaders within Technology, Operations, Customer & Marketing and Transformation functions to support effective risk management and informed decision-making.
• Monitor and assess technology and transformation risk exposures, providing insights and recommendations to senior management and risk committees.
• Support the development, maintenance and implementation of Aviva Canada and Group risk frameworks, policies, standards and risk appetite measures relating to Technology, Data, Cyber, AI and Transformation risks.
• Contribute to risk reporting and analysis provided to Board Risk Committee and Executive Committees as required.
• Provide independent review and challenge of significant technology and transformation initiatives, including major change programs and strategic investments.
• Support regulatory engagement activities and the provision of evidence relating to Technology, Cyber, Data and Transformation risk management practices.
• Oversee the identification and assessment of technology concentration, critical dependency and third-party risks across key platforms, suppliers and services.
• Monitor emerging technology developments and evolving risk trends, providing thought leadership and practical guidance to business stakeholders.
• Promote consistency in the application of risk policies, frameworks and methodologies across Aviva Canada.
• Lead and develop specialist risk teams, creating a high-performance culture and strengthening risk expertise across Technology and Transformation disciplines.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the wider Risk Function strategy and priorities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Risk Function, including the adoption of data, technology and agile ways of working.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant Insurance qualifications and/or Risk professional qualifications, CRM, CRMP, FRM, PRM or equivalent.
• Significant experience in enterprise risk management within a regulated financial services or insurance environment, including application of the Three Lines of Defense model.
• Deep expertise in Technology, Cyber, Data, AI, Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk oversight and governance.
• Proven oversight of large-scale transformation and change programs, including complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Experience partnering with senior executives (CIO, COO, business leaders) and influencing strategic decisions.
• Strong people leadership experience, including building, leading and developing high-performing specialist teams.
• Experience engaging with regulators, audit functions, executive committees and board-level stakeholders on risk matters.

What you'll get

• Competitive executive compensation package, including annual incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive pension and retirement savings programs.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Industry-leading health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and executive leadership growth opportunities.
• Inclusive employee resource groups and diversity initiatives.
• Volunteer opportunities and community impact programs.
• Competitive vacation and wellness offerings.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally. Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.