Technology, Security & Project Management Internal Control Manager

As a Manager for Technology, Security, Data and Project Management Internal Controls, you will be part of a dynamic team within the AXA XL Divisional Risk Management, specifically in the Risk Governance & Control and Operational Risk department. You will support the IT IFRS Internal Financial Control (IFC) program and assist in managing the Internal Control Framework for IT, Security, Data and Project Management related processes across AXA XL globally. This role involves staying informed about evolving Digital Operational Resilience Regulations, such as DORA, and integrating (Artificial Intelligence) AI-related considerations into control practices. You will help ensure that control measures are regularly reviewed and effectively implemented.

What you’ll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Support the IT IFC framework, coordinating with AXA Group and external auditors, and assist with projects impacting the IT IFC framework, including IFRS17 and SII.
• Contribute to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the IT, Security, Data Management and Project Management Internal Control Framework, incorporating new regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA) and AI considerations.
• Assist the 1st line in defining, documenting, assessing and monitoring of key IT, Security, Data and Project Management related internal controls against material risks, making necessary enhancements to strengthen the control framework.
• Challenge the first line of defense to ensure IT, Security, Data and Project Management controls are accurately formalised and regularly updated.
• Self-reliant testing of the assigned scope of controls (IT, Security, Data and Project Management) operated by the first line of defense, focusing on design and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee quarterly self-assessment for the first line of defense.
• Manage the oversight of action plans to address control deficiencies related to IT IFC and other internal controls.
• Foster productive, collaborative relationships among IT, Security, Data and Project Management control topics within the Internal Control, local Risk Management, Technology, and Security Teams, as well as relevant first-line stakeholders

You will report to Senior Quality Asurance Manager.

What you will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant years of experience in public accounting, large company IT, IS and Data Management audit, IT, IS and Data Management related risk consulting, or leading SOX program support/execution, preferably with Big 4 experience.
• Experience in managing teams and working in a matrix organization.
• Professional certification such as CISSP, CISA, CIA, and/or CPA.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience interacting with senior management, Audit & Risk Committees, multiple stakeholders, External Auditors and Regulators.
• In-depth knowledge of IT, IS and Data Management Internal Control/IT Internal Financial Control frameworks, including audit and operational risks.
• Expertise in technology environments, information security, infrastructure, data management, and software development.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and operate an international entity-wide reporting process.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Robust communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to provide opinions.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated reliability, quality, and timeliness in deliverables and presentations.
• Passion for working in an international and intercultural environment, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Effective organisational and management skills.

Who WE are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What we OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.