Head of Internal Audit, COO and Transformation
AXA XL
- London Paris
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensuring the consistent application of audit processes across Operations and Transformation divisions in all operating regions.
- Communicating effectively with the CAE, AXA XL IA Leadership team and global Head of IT Audit to ensure awareness of issues relevant to the control environment of AXA XL, share knowledge and best practices.
- Working closely with Business Units on audit scheduling and control issues.
- Ensuring staff are appropriately developed and overseeing the quality of reporting and audit work performed.
- Leading and influencing the direction and goals of the Company from an audit perspective in the Operations and Transformation areas.
- Performing risk assessments for the area of the business covered, and closely working with other members of the IA Leadership Team to contribute significantly to the entity’s annual internal audit plan.
- Keeping abreast of emerging technologies (e.g., Cloud, Artificial Intelligence), and development of relevant industry, regulatory and corporate matters that may affect the firm and the scope of the Internal Audit Department’s work.
- Developing, maintaining and enhancing the skills and capabilities of your direct reports, empowering them, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practices as one global IT team.
- Team player with effective leadership and people management skills with the ability to successfully oversee multiple projects at one time.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, and ability to clearly articulate business risks and controls to senior management and executive levels.
- Critical thinking, analytical skills, and ability to maintain independence and objectivity.
- Outstanding knowledge of audit processes, and proven project management and IT skills.
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security (CISSP) professional certifications.
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
- Extensive audit experience in a large, global financial services firm.
- 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
- 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.