Aviva is a leading international insurance company committed to protecting what matters most to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we are dedicated to driving growth while managing risks effectively. Join us and be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and making a positive impact.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Insurance Risk Manager to join our non-life insurance business in Dublin. This role is central to protecting our financial health by ensuring that all insurance risks are identified, measured, and managed effectively.
This is a dynamic role where you will actively review and challenge insurance risks across key areas, such as underwriting, pricing, product development, claims, and reinsurance. You will work closely with various stakeholders across our business, providing risk opinions on key decisions and leading climate scenario analysis.
Whether you come from a first-line background with hands-on experience in underwriting, pricing, claims, or already have experience in a second-line risk management position, this is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise and contribute to Aviva’s goals.
You will be at the forefront of embedding a comprehensive risk management framework and delivering strategic insights that inform critical business decisions. With a growing focus on climate-related risks, you will lead scenario analysis to ensure we are well-prepared to navigate future uncertainties. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders, contribute to strategic initiatives, and drive innovation within a rapidly evolving industry.
You must have valid Irish/EU work rights to be considered for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Provide risk opinions on significant business decisions related to insurance activities.
2. Conduct in-depth analysis of emerging risks, including those related to climate change.
3. Lead the development and implementation of risk management processes.
4. Work closely with our business to align risk management strategies with the overall business goals.
5. Ensure compliance with CBI requirements and maintain personal compliance as this is a CF2 role.
6. Mentor and support colleagues to enhance the overall effectiveness of the risk management function.
Skills & Experience:
7. Second-line candidates: Proven experience in risk management, particularly within non-life insurance. Strong understanding of insurance risks and experience with scenario analysis, including climate change considerations.
8. First-line candidates: Experience underwriting, pricing, product development, or claims, with a keen interest in transitioning to second-line risk management. Familiarity with risk management concepts and a desire to develop in this area.
9. General requirements:Strong analytical skills with the ability to see the big picture and communicate complex ideas clearly.Proven ability to lead and influence in a collaborative environment.Part-qualified actuary or equivalent professional experience is desirable.
What will you get for this role?
10. A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications
11. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home (dependent on your role)
12. Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
13. Annual performance related bonus and pay review
14. Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
15. No weekend or evening shifts
16. Free car parking
17. Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
18. Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
19. Cycle to Work benefit scheme
20. TaxSaver Travel Scheme
21. Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.
22. Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
23. Employee Assistance Programme
24. Volunteering days
25. Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans
Fitness and Probity
This is a Regulated Role and will be subject to enhanced pre-employment screening procedures. There will be an on-going requirement for the role holder to maintain fit and proper status.
Aviva is for Everyone
Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.
We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Megan Crabbe via email to