Operational & Information Risk Lead

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

Why AXA? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning!

One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis , 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis . We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us!

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES:

Within the Group, you will join the AXA SA Risk Management department under the responsibility of AXA SA Deputy Chief Risk Officer acting as the second line of defense for all AXA SA activities (Corporate, Financial Holding, Reinsurance) as well as GIE AXA services, coordinating with all key expert functions within GIE AXA.

Within this Department, you will be part of the Operational Risk & Internal Control team reporting to Operational Risk & Internal Control Manager, in charge of monitoring AXA SA and GIE AXA operational risks and provide assurance on internal control framework effectiveness to the top management.

As Operational & Information Risk Expert within the Operational Risk & Internal Control team, you will be responsible for :

• Managing AXA SA / GIE AXA Operational Risk Framework and Operational Short-Term Economic Capital (STEC OP) production for AXA SA in collaboration with other experts in the team :
  • Planning and conducting Operational Risk assessment with AXA SA / GIE AXA operational teams and reporting in Group tool (SCALA)
  • Quarterly risk monitoring : collection of loss data, incidents and local Key Risk Indicators
  • Designing key risks scenarios, updating assumptions with operational teams and processing calculation in Group tool (Phoenix) in line with Group guidelines
  • Performing aggregation process to establish diversified STEC OP
  • Performing validation tests required by Group (e.g. sensitivity tests)
  • Reporting to risk committee

• Managing Information Risk Management (IRM) framework in collaboration with key GIE expert teams (IT, Information Security, Operational resilience, Data Privacy…):
  • Monitoring and reporting on key information risks indicators for AXA SA and GIE AXA as well as Risk Appetite (Cyber, IT Outage…)
  • Monitoring risks related to top Technology projects, contributing to second opinions on key projects when required
  • Following up on action plan established with Group IRM recommendations

• Lead Internal Control activity related to IRM scope contributing to AXA SA and GIE AXA Internal Control Programme :
  • Monitoring performance and reporting of key controls by 1 st line managers in Group tool (SCALA)
  • Leading Internal Control independent reviews to assess controls design and operating effectiveness
  • Ensuring coverage of key information risks by controls in line with Group Control Objectives
  • Monitoring Internal Control deficiencies to ensure adequacy of action plans and escalation when required
• Acting as Operational & Information Risk Management Practice referent for AXA SA and GIE AXA, participating to Group communities and sharing best practices / methodology updates with the team
• Spread Operational & Information Risk culture across the organization and improve management understanding of their risks

YOUR PROFILE

Technical and professional skills

• Educational background: Master degree (BAC+5) in Business Administration or equivalent, specializing in Risk Management and Technology
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in operational / information risk management and / or IT audit risk practice, ideally in financial services and insurance and/or reinsurance
• Knowledge of DORA, GDPR and / or AI concepts is a plus
• Project management certification (or proven capacities)
• Fluent in French
• Proficient in English (B2 level at least both in writing and speaking)

Soft skills

• Proven high reliability, quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Organizational skills
• Ability to interact with a wide range of correspondents at various levels of management including regulators and auditors
• Proficient writing and communicating skills (delivery of presentations, documentations)
• Ability to build strong relationships and business partnering

WHY JOIN US

You will join:

• A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A company offering many benefits (learn more here: Reward & Benefits | AXA Group )
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?