Description

It's an exciting time to join AXA, with significant investment planned in all UK&I businesses to transform and deliver new digital services to our customers and streamline and automate our business processes. Working as a IT Risk & Controls Assurance Manager, you will be providing oversight and management of first line risk and corresponding mitigating controls.

We're looking for an individual with strong security risk and controls management experience and ability to influence, to provide excellent support in identifying risks, testing controls, supporting control remediation activities, whilst encouraging appropriate control culture.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the implementation of and monitor adherence to all defined risk, data management, security, and technology processes to manage information risk under the leadership of Senior Risk and Control Manager
• Support risk assessments and controls testing for in-scope processes across Operations, Data, Security and Technology for AXA UK&I First Line of Defence
• Monitor and test the design effectiveness and operational effectiveness of information risk controls using risk-focused control assessments to determine the individual control ratings of in-scope controls
• Support the assessment of security controls and processes against the required security standards, including but not limited to ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, Cyber Resilience Framework, to effectively measure and document the effectiveness of security controls
• Assist in establishing inherent risk ratings, control rating, and residual risk rating of information risks
• Communicate control gaps and deficiencies, risk exposures, and changes to the information risk profile to senior management and Second Line of Defence, as appropriate
• Support the production and review of assessment reports prior to communication with appropriate stakeholders

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

Qualifications

• Operational risk management experience
• Strong understanding of Security concepts, protocols, industry best practices, strategies, frameworks, and regulations: e.g., IS027001, NIST, PCI-DSS
• Knowledge of Financial Controls and Risk Frameworks
• Strong written and analytical skills with the ability to process, collate and present data
• Stakeholder management skills, with proven influencing, diplomacy, and negotiation skills
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving and issue resolution
• Ability to assimilate information and act on requests consistently and promptly highlight conflicts and issues
• Professional certification: Security certification of one or more of the following: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us, and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £60,000
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 3 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to Joanna.Watts@axa-uk.co.uk.

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About AXA

With a presence in over 60 countries, and 165,000 employees serving the needs of 107 million customers, AXA is big.

But never too big to care for every single person who works here. So when you join us, we promise to put our collective might behind you and your career.

You’ll work in an open and supportive environment where you’ll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things – nationally and internationally. You’ll learn directly from senior leaders, from the best in our business. And you’ll enjoy real responsibility, really early on.

Every large company today talks about supporting diversity and inclusion. But at AXA UK, these values form an integral part of everything we do. For us, it’s about bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being 100% themselves at work and delivering outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.