Controls Senior Manager

Embark on a significant career move as a Controls Senior Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract, based exclusively in our London office. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity for a technically adept professional with deep industry knowledge, particularly in operational risk within the financial services sector, to make a tangible impact on our control environment.

This position is ideal for a proactive individual eager to bolster the first line of defense through robust controls assurance. You will be instrumental in enhancing the effectiveness and confidence in our operational control framework. The responsibilities include making critical decisions on complex control matters, often with direct implications for reporting to Executive and Board levels. Collaboration is key; you'll work hand-in-hand with Governance and Controls partners to implement global control changes driven by strategic initiatives, all while ensuring your team and your line manager meet crucial deadlines.

A significant aspect of this role involves providing essential challenge and guidance to Heads of Function, fostering a pervasive culture of risk and controls awareness across teams. You will partner closely with business units to uphold and refine an effective controls framework, encompassing issue identification and resolution, control testing, risk assessments, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governance. Success in this role hinges on your ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships, even when navigating sensitive or challenging conversations. Furthermore, you will be accountable for the timely identification of issues, diligent tracking of remediation efforts, and the clear articulation of updates to all stakeholders.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

• Strategic Influence: Play a crucial role in shaping and assuring the control environment, with direct visibility and impact on executive and board-level decision-making.
• Professional Development: Gain extensive experience in a high-stakes environment, honing your decision-making, stakeholder management, and risk assessment skills within a leading financial services organization.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a dedicated team and cross-functional partners, fostering a supportive and dynamic work atmosphere.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: While a fixed-term contract, you will benefit from a generous pension scheme, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, family-friendly leave, ample holiday entitlement with purchase/sell options, attractive product discounts, private medical benefits, and opportunities through share plans.
• Commitment to Inclusion: Aviva is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. They actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
• Flexible Working Considerations: Aviva embraces flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working patterns (around 50% in office), to balance business needs, customer requirements, and employee well-being.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

• Contractual Nature: This is a fixed-term contract position for 6 months, requiring a dedicated focus during this period.
• Location Specificity: The role is strictly based in London, and other locations cannot be considered.
• Required Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Qualified Chartered Accountant designation (e.g., ACA/ACCA) or an industry equivalent (e.g., IMC).
• Expertise Required: A strong, demonstrable understanding of risks and controls, and familiarity with an Operational Risk Control Management (ORCM) framework are essential.
• Project Management Acumen: Proven project management skills are critical for ensuring adherence to internal and external reporting deadlines, including meticulous planning, resource allocation, and milestone achievement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional influencing and communication skills are necessary to effectively engage with senior management and stakeholders at all levels of the business, particularly during complex or challenging discussions.
• Reporting and MI Proficiency: Experience in successful reporting and Management Information (MI) production is a key requirement.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute significantly to a respected organization and to further advance their career in controls and operational risk management. If you possess the requisite skills and are seeking a challenging and rewarding fixed-term role, we encourage you to apply.