Head of Pensions Policy, Governance & Oversight

Aviva; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contributions

Annual bonus

Health & dental insurance

Share plan options

Flexible benefits package

Career development support

Job summary

Aviva Ireland is seeking a Head of Pensions Policy, Governance & Oversight to lead our pensions governance framework in Dublin. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development & Assurance, you will shape policy, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver value for customers, trustees and stakeholders.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, trustees and regulators to drive strategic regulatory engagement, oversee governance and risk frameworks, and shape the future direction of pensions

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within pensions, governance, risk, regulatory affairs or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of pensions regulation and governance frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead strategic initiatives across multiple business areas.
• Experience overseeing complex risk, control and governance frameworks while balancing regulatory and commercial priorities.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to engage effectively with executive leaders, trustees and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across Aviva Ireland's pensions governance framework.
• Lead strategic regulatory engagement with regulators and trustees.
• Oversee governance and risk frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Shape the future direction of pensions governance within Aviva Ireland.

Skills

Senior leadership

Pensions governance

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder influence

Risk & governance

Job description

Head of Pensions Policy, Governance & Oversight

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Location: Dublin

Pensions are evolving rapidly, creating new opportunities and challenges across governance, regulation and customer outcomes. At Aviva Ireland, we're committed to maintaining the highest standards of oversight while continuing to deliver value for customers, trustees and stakeholders.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the pensions policy, governance and oversight agenda across Aviva Ireland. You'll play a key role in influencing strategic decision‑making, strengthening governance frameworks and ensuring the business remains well‑positioned within an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

A bit about the job

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development & Assurance, you'll provide leadership across Aviva Ireland's pensions governance framework, ensuring effective oversight, regulatory compliance and alignment with business objectives.

Working closely with senior leaders, trustees and regulators, you'll lead strategic regulatory engagement, oversee governance and risk frameworks, and help drive strong customer and business outcomes across the pensions value chain.

This is a highly visible role with significant influence, offering the opportunity to shape the future direction of pensions governance within one of Ireland's leading financial services organisations.

Skills and experience we're looking for

• Significant senior leadership experience within pensions, governance, risk, regulatory affairs or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of pensions regulation and governance frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead strategic initiatives across multiple business areas.
• Experience overseeing complex risk, control and governance frameworks while balancing regulatory and commercial priorities.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to engage effectively with executive leaders, trustees and regulators.

This is an opportunity to lead in an area that sits at the heart of customer trust, regulatory excellence and long-term business success.

Our pensions business supports thousands of customers across Ireland, and this role plays a critical part in ensuring strong governance, effective oversight and positive customer outcomes.

You’ll be part of a team that:

• shapes strategic pensions policy and governance across Aviva Ireland
• works closely with senior leaders, trustees and regulatory bodies
• drives continuous improvement and governance excellence
• influences important business decisions with lasting impact
• supports professional development, collaboration and career growth

At Aviva, we're investing in our people and creating an environment where talented individuals can broaden their influence, develop their expertise and make a meaningful difference to customers, colleagues and communities.

What will you get for this role?

The work you do at Aviva will make a real difference to our customers. We will recognise your contributions and reward you. From competitive salaries to generous pension contributions and paid paternity leave; take a look through some of our employee benefits!

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%).
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions.
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family.
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans.
• 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 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.
• We’re deeply invested in our people, our total reward package has so much to offer.

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.