Head of Risk Governance and Assurance

AXA UK; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company is looking for a Head of Risk Governance and Assurance to lead strategic risk oversight and assurance across IT, Cyber, and Data risk. Candidates should have strong leadership qualities and experience in operational risk in regulated settings. The role involves managing a team of 30 and requires periodic travel. A competitive salary range of £100,000 - £150,000, plus bonuses and benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity up to 25% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme, up to 14% employer contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Discounts on Aviva products and retailers

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year

Supportive policies for parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, oversight and assurance across the global risk and control environment.
• Deliver strategic insight, independent assurance, and continuous improvement across risk.
• Operate as the CIO Data Governance Officer and lead a team with a large budget.

Skills

Strong leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders

Deep understanding of the IT, Cyber, and Data risk and control environment

Experience in operational risk and governance in a regulated environment

Strategic thinking and forward focus with excellent communication and planning skills

Insight-driven to deliver continuous improvement

Job description

Head of Risk Governance and Assurance

London Salary £100k - £150k

National £90k - £120k

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Risk Governance and Assurance to join our team. This is a great job for someone who has a strong background in IT, Cyber, and Data risk and thrives in a strategic leadership position. It may particularly suit someone with an audit background who has broadened into wider risk management and is ready to lead a high-impact function.

This role requires travel to our Norwich office once every fortnight for team collaboration and meetings (if you're not based there). Occasional travel may also be required to our other offices in London, Bristol, Eastleigh, and York.

A bit about the job:

This role leads governance, oversight, and assurance across the global Chef Information office (CIO) risk and control environment. You’ll be accountable for delivering strategic insight, independent assurance, and continuous improvement across IT, Cyber, Data, and Third-Party risk. You’ll also operate as the CIO Data Governance Officer and lead a team of 30 FTEs with a large budget.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of the IT, Cyber, and Data risk and control environment
• Experience in operational risk and governance in a regulated environment
• Strategic thinking and forward focus with excellent communication and planning skills
• Insight-driven to deliver continuous improvement

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.

• London Salary £100,000 - £150,000, National Salary £90,000 - £120,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% 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 around 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, please give Tawana Chin a call on 07789 624461 or send an email to [e-mail].