Property Investors Senior Risk Consultant

 

Main characteristics

Company

Aviva

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Consulting

Job summary

Aviva have an opportunity for a Senior Property Risk Consultant to join Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS) providing market leading risk management services to Aviva and our clients.
We're growing and looking for support of our European-focused Underwriting Team. This person will be responsible for the delivery of Risk Engineering through technical advice, information and support across Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) Property Investors and European accounts.
The Senior Property Risk Consultant will lead all aspects of the delivery of Risk Engineering for chosen clients providing technical advice, information and support within Property across GCS and European accounts. This position is key in delivering a risk management service which supports Aviva's intention to be the top tier insurer in chosen markets.
The team supports the GCS Property Investors Underwriting team by carrying out site surveys in the UK and overseas and representing Aviva with brokers, clients and Insurance forums.
ARMS always aim to deliver a customised approach for our clients, helping customers protect their business and preventing the worst from happening. Always innovating, providing the latest best practice loss prevention advice, services and solutions to both our internal and external customers.
We believe this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and established team, with the opportunity to influence and grow with the business, with the backing of Aviva's resources and reputation.
This role is home-based and flexible in where it can be in the UK but will require travel nationally and internationally (Europe).
The role's duties & responsibilities:
Managing risk engineering programmes, conducting loss prevention surveys and producing bespoke quality survey reports and risk improvements, including preparation and delivery of presentations to senior client management - supporting key clients with high quality loss avoidance/reduction measures

Managing and co-ordinating risks and handling technical referrals from brokers, clients and colleagues

Acting as a technical specialist for ARMS

Developing key internal stakeholder and an external network of relationships to ensure people understand the GCS risk management business and ensure the best service is delivered

Ensuring the governance framework is adhered to ensure Risk compliance

Supporting initiatives for service and operational improvements by acting on feedback from customers - sharing ideas with peers and engaging team to fully work through options


Skills & experiences required:
Extensive experience of current risk management and loss prevention practices

Excellent co-ordination skills and experience of leading risk engineering programmes for select accounts

Highly developed presentation and customer engagement skills, with experience at influencing and negotiating

Knowledge of international fixed protection codes such as NFPA, EN, LPC, FM etc.

Ability to analyse, collate and interpret underwriting information to ensure pro-active risk management decisions are made

Knowledge and experience coaching and mentoring less experienced Risk Consultants in own and wider teams

Desirable: Qualifications in CFPA European Diploma in Fire Safety Management and/or industry specific qualifications (AIRM, ACII)


What will you get for this role?
A competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience and qualifications

Generous defined contribution pension scheme

Annual performance related bonus and pay review

Company car provided

Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through "My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)

Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme


Working at Aviva
At Aviva, we're people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.
We bring this to life by ensuring managing risk is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.
The way we do this is important too. We always 'Care More'. It's our thing. We're all about our people - that's you - so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we're very open to that. In fact, we don't advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it's up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.
We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.
We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Just send us an email once you've applied stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll make sure we interview you.
We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Daniel Hopchet a call on or send an email to .
*As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By 'minimum criteria' we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.