Third Party Risk Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

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Are you someone who wants to be part of a new team and help shape things yourself? Then look no further; we have just the role for you! We are looking for a Third-Party Risk Manager to join our growing team.

At Aviva, we manage our risks to proactively identify and control threats and vulnerabilities that could adversely impact the organization and our customers. This includes managing risks and ensuring resilience throughout our supply chain.

About the role:

Operational resilience and the use of Aviva’s supply chain are closely linked, as we utilize a network of third and fourth parties to support delivery to our customers, who expect services to be available when they want to use them, with a demand for an ‘always-on’ capability. To meet these expectations, supplier risk management and operational resilience are integral parts of Aviva’s strategy. You will develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders across different lines of defense to manage operational risk and deliver resilience and third-party management practices in line with regulatory obligations.

Your responsibilities will include providing oversight and challenge of third-party operational risk activities, engaging in governance forums, and overseeing scenario testing related to operational resilience risks in our third and fourth-party relationships. You will also review compliance with frameworks, manage risks effectively, and ensure remediation of issues and control gaps.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in operational risk management, including operational resilience
• Experience working with third-party suppliers
• Financial services background
• Ability to build credibility and manage relationships with stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

What we offer:

• Salary circa £70,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications
• Bonus opportunity of 12% of annual salary, based on performance
• Generous pension scheme with contributions up to 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days
• Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work
• Paid volunteering days and community engagement opportunities

Our commitment to diversity:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage everyone, including those who may not meet every qualification, to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.