Operational Risk Manager

Aviva plc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension contributions

Annual performance bonus

Health & dental insurance

Share schemes & Save As You Earn

Holiday allowance 29 days + bankhols

Cycle to work & flexible benefits

Volunteer days & wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva plc in Ireland is seeking a risk professional to provide independent oversight across core operational risk areas, with emphasis on third-party risk, outsourcing and resilience. You will influence positive change by partnering with senior stakeholders and strengthening risk practices across the business.

The role offers exposure to governance forums and regular reporting to Boards and Risk Committees, with attractive compensation and benefits aligned to experience and expertise within a

Qualifications

• Proven second-line risk management experience with strong knowledge of risk frameworks and oversight.
• Expertise in Operational Resilience and/or Third-Party Risk including outsourcing governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret complex information.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, comfortable engaging with senior leaders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line oversight, guidance and challenge on operational risk management, focusing on third-party risk, outsourcing and operational resilience.
• Deliver insightful reporting and analysis to senior leadership, Boards and Risk Committees highlighting risks, trends and issues.
• Partner with business stakeholders to provide constructive challenge and support on risk management and controls.
• Drive risk management through specialist expertise in supplier risk, outsourcing, operational resilience and dependency management.
• Monitor, report and accelerate risks, controls, issues and actions through governance frameworks.

Job description

This is a great job for someone who has strong operational risk experience and enjoys influencing positive change across a business. You\'ll join Aviva\'s Risk team, providing independent oversight and challenge across key operational risk areas, with a particular focus on third-party risk, outsourcing arrangements and operational resilience.

This is an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, helping to strengthen risk management practices and ensure risks remain within appetite.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide second-line oversight, guidance and challenge on operational risk management, with a focus on third-party risk, outsourcing and operational resilience.
• Deliver insightful reporting and analysis to senior leadership, Boards and Risk Committees, highlighting key risks, trends and emerging issues.
• Partner with business stakeholders to provide constructive challenge and support on the management of operational risks and controls.
• Drive effective risk management through specialist expertise in supplier risk, outsourcing, operational resilience and dependency management.
• Monitor, report and accelerate risks, controls, issues and actions through established governance and risk management frameworks.

Skills & Experience

• Proven second-line risk management experience with strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks and effective risk oversight.
• Expertise in Operational Resilience and/or Third-Party Risk, including outsourcing governance and supplier risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence engaging and challenging senior leaders when required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of professionalism and quality.

Fitness and Probity

This is a Regulated Role and will be subject to enhanced pre-employment screening procedures. There will be an on-going requirement for the role holder to maintain fit and proper status.

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!

The expected pay range for this role will fall between €80,000 and €90,000 and salary offered will commensurate with candidate\'s level of skills and experience.

• 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,maternityor 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.