AVP – Data Governance

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

The purpose of the Data Governance Officer is to build and lead the data governance strategy and function with accountability for enterprise wide delivery data guidelines, controls and oversight over key data governance deliveries

What you’ll do

• Lead the charge in building outstanding data governance capabilities into the framework of Aviva’s culture, ensuring data strategies and principles are applied consistently across the organization and data risks are considered throughout the data lifecycle.

• Work proactively with internal partners including legal and data privacy to proactively be ahead of regulatory changes impact data governance within Aviva

• Collaborate and take joint-accountability with IT, CDO office and data owners to build a compelling strategy for improving our data standards and practices in order to use data as a strategic asset.

• Work with group data operations and governance teams to maintain alignment between group frameworks and policies and provide adequate reporting

• Be a champion for our customers. Work diligently to protect customer data while taking a risk-based approach to enabling the effective use of data for solutions that will benefit our customer.

• Grow data literacy and data maturity across the organization through effective communication strategies and training that will build core data proficiencies in both data-related and business roles.

• Build, monitor and maintain data risks and controls, ensuring existing risks are led back to tolerance and emerging risks are understood and adequately articulated in the risk and control framework.

• Ensure data governance activity, data risks and issues are actively communicated, with risk position well understood, to senior leaders through the Operational Risk Forum and Conduct Committee.

• Use our quantum and global partnerships to accelerate Aviva’s growth and innovation in data across the globe.

• Define and implement the organizational structures and operating models needed to support the objectives of the data governance program.

• Possess the ability to influence at senior executive levels and empower others, including those who do not have a direct reporting relationship.

What you’ll bring

• 15+ years of strong, diverse experience in the data management and data governance. Experience in the risk and controls space is an asset combined with deep technical leadership experience.

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business or related fields

• Demonstrable experience in leading data governance and risk functions within large organization.

• Team management including experience in developing teams with an enterprise- function or mandate as well as operational forums or committees.

• Experience in a complex, multi-functional organization where your teams need to collaborate and integrate with other teams across many fields.

• Validated data and technology literacy – the ability to describe use cases and outcomes, data sources and management concepts across business and technology domains

• Hardworking and innovative with an ability to inspire colleagues, achieve buy-in from partners and delight the customer

• Dedication to values that align with Aviva’s overarching mission and principles

• Strategic business acumen, change management, and continuous improvement champion

• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to drive teamwork and unity across the organization.

What you’ll get:

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

• We’ll support your professional development education.

• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year

• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion

• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

• Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

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