ComplianceLead

**Hi, we 're glad you're here! ** **We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends?** **About the role – Compliance Lead** Aviva is looking for an experienced **Compliance Lead** to play a key role in strengthening our compliance, risk, data protection and operational resilience frameworks. This is a second line of defence role with real influence - you will work closely with senior leaders, Management Board and Group stakeholders, providing independent oversight, challenge and guidance across the organisation. You will have a broad, strategic scope covering GDPR, data governance, third‑party risk and operational resilience, with a real opportunity to shape how Aviva manages operational risk, protects company’s data and builds long‑term trust in a growing international business. **What will you be doing?** * Providing second line of defence oversight across compliance, risk, data protection and operational resilience * Ensuring compliance with Aviva Group standards, GDPR and regulatory requirements * Overseeing data governance, personal data protection and third‑party compliance, including escalation of material risks and non‑compliances * Coordinating risk management, compliance reviews and annual attestations * Leading business continuity and operational resilience activities, including BIAs, scenario testing and crisis preparedness * Preparing clear, high‑quality reports for the Management Board and Committees * Building a strong compliance culture through guidance, training and effective stakeholder collaboration **What we’re looking for?** * Strong, hands‑on experience in compliance, risk management and data protection (GDPR) within a regulated environment * Proven ability to operate as a trusted second line of defence, providing independent challenge and senior‑level insight * Experience working cross‑functionally with senior leaders, IT, Cyber Security, Legal and external v