Risk Officer

Job Description:

About the job

Domain of activities:

• Drive risk management for his/her scope: He/She is in charge of local risk management e.g. act as the second line of defense and ensure adequate implementation of risk governance and framework and take into account specificities

• Support strategic projects: Could be assigned as a Risk Officer assigned to AXA GO strategic project and will ensure adequate use of Risk Project Framework.

• Deliver risk opinions: could be in charge to deliver a 2nd Opinion on specific topic such as critical contracts, product or any request coming from GO EXCOM

• Act as the point of contact for his/her scope: He/She has to put in place the proper governance to ensure adequate implementation of risk framework by the first line of defense and ensure periodic follow-up meeting with the GMs

• Act as Audit Remediation Manager: He/She has to monitor and support audit remediation plan owner to secure delivery of the plan on time (not part of the scope managed by Head of Risk and Internal Control)

Main tasks:

• Deliver Risk BAU aligned with Risk Framework: Deliver risk identification, risk quantification and emerging risks campaigns. Ensure adequate identification of loss and implement and monitor KRI defined on her/his scope. Update adequately SCALA

• Setup trustful relationship with GMs and put in place relationships with AXA GO executives on his/her scope of responsibilities (each General Manager at country level) with periodic O2O and monthly Risk & Compliance meeting.

• Ensure proper delivery of tasks in managing priority of required with the support of his/her manager.

• Raise adequately alert regarding sensitive situation or issue with workload

• Deliver risk assessment on demand for specific projects, contract negotiation or projects (IT refresh for instance)

• Drive projects depending on the yearly plan defined by risk management team

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

• +2-5 years of risk or audit (IT and operational).

• +2-5 years of functional management in international context (project, center of services)

• Strong expertise of IT related activities and risks

• Strong expertise in risk frameworks (CRISC recommended)

Skills

• Behavior: drive, prioritize, embark, manage stress

• Expertise in Risk (identification, quantification, follow-up, reporting)

• Audit and internal control

• Demonstrate rigor, high quality of deliverables and respect of deadlines

• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders including executives (GMs) and operational teams (n-2 or 3 of EXCOM members)

• Communication and presentation skills

• Fluent written and spoken English

• Appetence to work within an international and intercultural environment

Where will you be in the organization?

The division / department

The General Secretary Division at Group Operations regroups the transversal functions in the areas of Legal, Governance, Compliance, Data Privacy, Risk, Internal Control and Remediation. They are composed of 5 teams with respective accountabilities:

• Legal & Governance

• Compliance & Data Privacy

• Risk & Control

• Remediation, Reporting & Projects

The Risk & Control team where the position is situated has many missions:

• Improve Risk awareness at all levels of the organization and develop a strong Risk Culture (Risk and Data Privacy by design principles, especially into Products and Projects lifecycles)

• Define and implement the Risk Policy for Group Operations, ensuring risks are properly managed and coordinating the Risk Management network

• Deploy the internal control framework across Group Operations (including the Internal Financial Control program and reporting)

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we're committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we've created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we're nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you'll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You'll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.