Audit & Risk Manager - Pensions

Aviva's Governance Team provide supporting services to the Aviva Master Trust (AMT) Trustee, including Board and Sub-Committees. The team has responsibility for compliance with pensions legislation, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) requirements and Codes of Practice. This role as an Audit & Risk Manager is to help the Board to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the AMT by providing insight and supporting (primarily) the Audit and Risk Committee, adding value, driving key activities and ultimately improving outcomes for AMT's members!
A bit about the job:
The Audit & Risk Manager will be responsible for executing the AMT Risk Management Framework and supporting documentation including the AMT risk register and KRI dashboard, working with first- and second-line teams within Aviva. You will support the annual accounting audit process for the AMT and be responsible for delivery within agreed timeframes and mitigation of issues arising mid process and resolution of any findings. Other responsibilities include supporting the escalation, reporting and resolution of incidents and owning the agenda setting and papers for the quarterly Audit & Risk meetings. You will have an understanding of the key risks and controls critical to the AMT, be curious, have good relationship skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders and motivate change.

• Understanding of the Pensions Industry


• High level of attention to detail and accuracy


• Proactive and a desire to improve existing practices and innovate, with an ability to work on own initiative


• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others including Trustees


• Technical skills/experience of working in appraising risks and controls, whether in a first, second- or third-line role would be desirable.
  
  What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• National salary circa £45,000, London salary circa £55,000 depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications


• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.


• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.


• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days


• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts


• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme


• 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 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools


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