At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing credit and investment risk across diverse markets.
- Company: Join Aviva Investors, a trusted leader in ethical and responsible investing.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on investment strategies and uphold high standards of integrity.
- Qualifications: Deep expertise in credit risk and private markets with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Head of Credit Risk & Private Markets Investment Risk to join our Chief Risk Officer function. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced risk professional with deep expertise in credit risk, private markets and investment risk oversight.
Reporting into the Global Director of Investment & Credit Risk, you will lead the team responsible for providing independent second line oversight across Aviva Investors’ global credit and private markets activities. In an industry built on trust, our Risk & Compliance team is essential to ensuring we uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and governance. As part of this team, you’ll help manage risk in a fast-changing regulatory landscape, safeguard client assets and contribute to ethical, responsible investing.
You will be accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing management of the Investment & Credit Risk Framework, ensuring oversight remains aligned with business strategy, regulatory requirements and Aviva Investors’ risk appetite.
Leading a team of experienced risk professionals, you will provide independent challenge across a diverse range of public and private market investments, including real estate, infrastructure, private corporate debt, structured credit, venture capital and liquid credit portfolios. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across investments, risk and executive leadership teams globally, influencing investment decisions, shaping risk strategy and driving continuous improvement across frameworks, methodologies and reporting.
- Strong understanding of private markets investing illiquid assets and associated risk management frameworks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to navigate complexity and deliver clear, practical solutions.
- Deep expertise in credit analysis, credit rating methodologies and the ability to provide effective independent challenge within a second line risk function.
- Extensive experience managing credit and investment risk across large, complex investment portfolios, ideally within asset management, banking or institutional investment environments.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop high-performing teams and build strong stakeholder relationships with senior decision makers.
We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
Head of Credit Risk & Real Assets Investment Risk (CRO) in London employer: Aviva
Aviva is an excellent employer for a Senior Business Analyst, offering a dynamic hybrid working environment in Bristol or York. With a strong focus on employee growth and flexible working arrangements, Aviva fosters a collaborative culture that empowers individuals to thrive while contributing to significant transformation programmes in Third Party Risk Management. The company provides competitive benefits and the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects that drive real impact across multiple markets.
