Drive our business forward
Every successful investment firm relies on a strong operational foundation. At Aviva Investors, our business operations teams ensure the smooth and strategic running of the business.
Our business areas
Chief Operating Office
With a global remit spanning operations, transformation, and IT, our COO team ensures an exceptional client experience. Whether it’s optimising key processes, managing relationships with strategic partners, launching innovative new products, or onboarding clients seamlessly, every project is an opportunity to drive efficiency and innovation at scale.
Finance
Finance at Aviva Investors is about more than numbers – it’s about shaping the business, driving performance, and unlocking growth. Whether your expertise lies in financial reporting, strategic planning, business performance, or corporate development, you’ll help ensure financial strength, operational excellence, and the delivery of long-term value.
Risk & Compliance
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.
Legal
The complexity of global asset management demands innovative legal thinking. From M&A and sustainability initiatives to digitisation programmes, our Legal team provides expert counsel across a broad spectrum of issues. This is a team where legal expertise meets strategic impact, offering the chance to work on transformative projects that shape the future of the business.
People (HR)
Our People team is the engine behind Aviva Investors’ thriving culture. We combine our deep knowledge of asset management with expertise in strategic HR, talent development, and leadership excellence. Whether you’re shaping leadership, driving diversity and inclusion, or delivering brilliant people operations, you’ll be at the heart of creating opportunities, developing talent, and accelerating business performance.
Shape your future with us
Your ambition, ideas, and expertise can make a real impact. Whether you're looking to grow, innovate, or lead, there’s a place for you at Aviva Investors.
Meet some of our business operations team
Sarah Wiles
Programme Manager, Transformation Team
Stefanos Kourtis
Innovation lead
Sarah Smart
Head of Aladdin Oversight and Data Enablement, COO
Justin Simmons
IT Service Manager, COO
Reignite your investment management career
Our Career Returners programme helps experienced professionals re-enter investment management with confidence. Whether your expertise is in public markets, private markets, or relationship management, we provide the support, skills refresh, and connections to help you get back on track. Learn how we support career returners
A workplace where you belong
Bring your ideas to life in a culture built on collaboration, inclusivity, and ambition. At Aviva Investors, we invest in people as much as portfolios – so you can grow, shine, and make an impact.
Other opportunities
Investment professionals & relationship management
From uncovering market opportunities to managing high-impact portfolios, play a key role in shaping the future of global investing.
Graduates and trainees
Build your future with Aviva Investors and gain real-world experience, professional qualifications, and a permanent role from day one.