Operational Controls Oversight Senior Manager

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At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client's unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £253 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter. Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike. Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you'll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you're empowered to shape your development. We are recruiting for Controls Senior Manager to join our COO team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting the first line with controls assurance and is motivated by enhancing confidence in the effectiveness of the control environment, ensuring robust and reliable processes are in place. With a global remit spanning operations, transformation, and IT, our COO team ensures an exceptional client experience. Whether it's optimising key processes, managing relationships with strategic partners, launching innovative new products, or onboarding clients seamlessly, every project is an opportunity to drive efficiency and innovation at scale. A bit about the role: This role supports the first line in delivering effective controls assurance, ensuring a strong and reliable control environment across the business. It involves partnering closely with stakeholders to embed robust risk and controls frameworks, including controls testing, risk assessment, and issue resolution. The role plays a key part in driving strategic project delivery, maintaining strong relationships, and providing both support and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders. Success is measured through high-quality, timely deliverables, continuous improvement, and the ability to foster a strong risk and controls culture. Skills and experience we're looking for: Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent (e.g. IMC), with strong knowledge of risks, controls and the ORCM framework Solid experience in financial services or investment management, with expertise in operational risk Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels Strong analytical and technical capabilities, including data handling, Excel, reporting and MI production Proven stakeholder management and project delivery skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong governance ethics 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: Competitive salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications). Discretionary bonus opportunity - depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors'! 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! Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it. Make your money go further with 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 annual volunteering days to help others. Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 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 c

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Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidate's contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered. Controls Senior Manager

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