Assurance Manager

Description:

Working as part of a team, you will be a key contributor in delivering elements of the UKGI Underwriting Assurance plan. Whilst a natural curiosity and ability to deal with ambiguity is key, knowledge of the insurance industry within Commercial and Personal Lines underwriting or assurance testing, will be beneficial to allow the role holder to drive change and support the business in developing appropriate solutions.

The role holder will have the opportunity to both lead and support in activities including, information gathering and analysis, report writing, handling the resolution of actions, regulatory interpretation, and working to sustainably embed risk management across the business.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• In-depth knowledge of the General Insurance industry and underwriting, including the risk & control environment, strategic, operational, conduct and regulatory matters.
• Assurance or control testing skills – including the ability to scope, develop and execute assurance reviews and recommend sustainable resolution.
• Understanding of risk-based methodologies and approaches with excellent report writing skills.
• Strong relationship/stakeholder management and influencing skills and are comfortable being challenging, being persuasive with energy, enthusiasm, and resilience.
• Self-starter and disciplined with proactive planning and organisational skills and the agility to multitask and meet deadlines.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Competitive starting salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)
• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave
• 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year