Investment Oversight Manager in London

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

About Us

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 Investment Oversight Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who has Operational Due Diligence experience on Active and Passive Investment Managers to join our brilliant team!

A bit about the role:

The Investment Oversight Manager is responsible for the oversight of externally managed UK regulated funds, including Open‑Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) and Tax Transparent Funds (TTFs), ensuring they remain aligned with agreed investment objectives, guidelines and regulatory requirements. The role leads operational and investment oversight activities, including conducting comprehensive due diligence on external investment managers, covering trading lifecycles, systems and compliance practices. This includes organising and delivering end‑to‑end Operational Due Diligence visits, preparing detailed reports, and recommending actions to mitigate identified risks. The Investment Oversight Manager designs and maintains an effective operating model and annual governance framework for both internal and external fund managers, determining the content and approach to governance and oversight reporting. Acting as an internal Centre of Excellence, the role holder proactively decides when to engage with internal and external investment teams to understand performance trends, challenge appropriately, and communicate insights effectively, ensuring a strong risk and control environment is maintained throughout.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• IMC/IOC.
• Familiarity with UK fund structures and related regulation i.e. COLL.
• Experience of working to deadlines and managing workloads and stakeholders effectively as needed.
• Asset management industry experience, with evidence of delivering MI and operational analysis.
• Energetic and forward thinking with high ethical standards and a truly professional approach.

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 colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here. We’d love it if you could submit your application online but if you require an alternative method of applying, please email us at GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com.