First-Line Governance & Risk Lead

Aviva plc; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Annual performance bonus

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health insurance contributions

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a First Line Governance & Assurance Lead in Ireland. You will partner with leaders to strengthen governance and risk controls, applying the ORCM framework and guiding teams on regulatory requirements.

You will monitor risks, escalate issues, and drive improvements across General Insurance, Life and Pensions distribution and servicing. The role requires CIP and/or QFA qualifications, strong stakeholder management, and a solid risk/compliance background in financial services.

Qualifications

• CIP and/or QFA qualification are essential; LCOI or other risk/governance qualification is beneficial.
• Experience in Risk, Governance, Compliance or Control within Financial Services or a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of Operational Risk Management, Risk & Control frameworks, Conduct Risk and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities using data to improve controls.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to strengthen governance, risk and control frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support application of ORCM framework with first-line risk guidance.
• Monitor and report on risks, controls and customer outcomes; identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead incident management and escalation of control weaknesses with stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to projects and governance forums with insights and recommendations.

Skills

CIP / QFA qualification

Governance & risk experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

Aviva plc is seeking a First Line Governance & Assurance Lead in Ireland. You will partner with leaders to strengthen governance and risk controls, applying the ORCM framework and guiding teams on regulatory requirements.

You will monitor risks, escalate issues, and drive improvements across General Insurance, Life and Pensions distribution and servicing. The role requires CIP and/or QFA qualifications, strong stakeholder management, and a solid risk/compliance background in financial services.