Manager, Compliance

Aviva; Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary band: $110k-$130k

Bonus program

Hybrid work model

Career development

Professional development

Vacation entitlement (including option

Vacation days +5

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a Compliance Manager to strengthen our regulatory compliance framework and partner with business stakeholders, risk partners, and senior leaders to oversee compliance activities. You will provide independent oversight, challenge, and advice while helping Aviva navigate a complex and evolving regulatory environment.

This role offers the chance to identify risks, improve controls, support regulatory submissions, and help ensure we do the right thing for customers,

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent (relevant experience acceptable).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management or audit within financial services; P&C insurance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian regulatory environment for P&C insurers (federal and provincial).
• Experience supporting or delivering frameworks for compliance or risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with practical outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with ability to influence constructively.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions, management reporting and governance materials.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and refinement of Aviva Canada’s Regulatory Compliance Management Framework (RCMF).
• Conduct independent monitoring and testing to assess regulatory compliance and internal standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify regulatory risks and support effective mitigation.
• Prepare reporting for senior leadership, governance committees and the Board.
• Act as Secretary for regulatory compliance meetings and track incidents/remediation activities.
• Support regulatory submissions, supervisory requests and regulatory examinations.
• Contribute to regulatory change management and assess impact of evolving requirements.
• Collaborate with Risk, Legal, Internal Audit and other governance partners to strengthen compliance risk management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Audit

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory submissions

Governance reporting

Problem solving

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Experience Aviva

Together, we are Aviva. Our values — Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence — guide how we show up for each other and for our customers. Individually, they’re words. Together, they define who we are.

At Aviva Canada , we put people first: our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance. We’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

Join Aviva’s Compliance team and help build a strong culture of compliance, ethics and accountability across our business.

As a Compliance Manager , you’ll work closely with business stakeholders, risk partners, and senior team members to help Aviva meet its regulatory obligations. You will provide independent oversight, challenge, and advice while helping Aviva navigate a complex and evolving regulatory environment.

This is a chance to create a meaningful impact by identifying risks, improving controls, supporting regulatory compliance efforts, and helping ensure we continue doing the right thing for customers, colleagues, and communities.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the delivery and continual refinement of Aviva Canada’s Regulatory Compliance Management Framework (RCMF).
• Conduct independent monitoring and testing reviews to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify regulatory risks, provide practical mentorship and support effective mitigation.
• Prepare clear and insightful reporting for senior leadership, governance committees and the Board.
• Act as Secretary for regulatory compliance meetings, supporting the identification, raising, documentation and tracking of regulatory incidents and remediation activities.
• Support regulatory submissions, supervisory requests and regulatory examinations.
• Contribute to regulatory change management activities and help assess the impact of evolving regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Risk, Legal, Internal Audit and other governance partners to strengthen compliance risk management across Aviva Canada.

What you’ll bring:

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or audit within financial services. Experience within the property and casualty insurance industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian regulatory environment applicable to P&C insurers, including federal and provincial requirements.
• Experience supporting or delivering frameworks for compliance or risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, capable of evaluating complex issues and delivering practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions, management reporting and governance materials.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Certified Public Accountant, Charted Insurance Professional (CIP), Canadian Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C) designations considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of underwriting, claims, distribution, broker relationships and operational controls within a P&C insurer.
• Experience managing regulatory breaches, control gaps and remediation programs.
• Experience participating in regulatory consultations or responding to regulatory examinations.
• Proficiency in French (conversational/professional working proficiency).

What you’ll get:

• The salary band for this position ranges from $110,000 to $130,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities to help you expand your expertise and grow your career.
• We’ll support your professional development and continuing education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally and 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.

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