Risk & Control Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Risk & Control Specialist within a dynamic team focused on governance and risk management. You will play a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating operational risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role not only offers a competitive salary but also a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexible working options, and opportunities for personal development. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and encourages a culture of inclusivity and support. If you're passionate about risk management and looking to make a real impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme - up to 14%

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Supportive wellbeing policies

Qualifications

• Experience in risk and governance roles with a focus on operational risk.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Operational Risk Assessment

Governance Frameworks

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

IBM Open Pages

Archer

Job description

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Risk & Control Specialist – Salary circa £50,000

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Risk and Control Specialist to join our 1st line Risk & Governance Team. If you care about doing a phenomenal job and putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, then this could be the role for you!

A bit about the job:

The role sits at the heart of our business within the Internal Operations area of the Performance, Governance and Reporting (PGR) Team. Reporting to the Risk and Governance Manager within PGR, you will play a key role in delivering first line risk and assurance services across our important business standards. Working closely with senior leadership teams, first, second- and third-line risk partners, third-party supplier leads, Global functions and a network of internal and external business partners, you will proactively identify, assess, and document operational risks within the business unit.

Part of your daily work will be to conduct regular risk assessments and ensure that all potential risks are identified and mitigated. You’ll complete regular control assessments to ensure all controls are in place and functioning as intended and develop, implement, and monitor mitigation and remediation strategies. You’ll manage issues and risk events, including development of plans and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence and prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date risk documentation.

You’ll ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies and stay updated on changes in regulations and industry standard methodologies.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Knowledge and experience in risk and governance related roles or working with risk and control frameworks and risk management tools such as IBM Open Pages and Archer.

An understanding of any of the business standards in scope (Information Technology, Business Protection, Operational Resilience, Procurement and Outsourcing, Health and Safety, Data Governance and Data Privacy) and underlying controls framework.

Experience of operational risk management and control assessment.

Exceptional with data analysis and reporting, including analysing data to provide insight and recommendations and developing and producing reporting for senior management. Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

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

Bonus opportunity - 10% 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

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.