AXA Ireland are recruiting for a Risk Framework Manager.Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will lead the office of the CROs and contribute to the strategic direction of the Risk & Compliance function.
As the Risk Framework Manager, you will play a vital role in overseeing risk management and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards at AXA.
This position calls for a comprehensive grasp of risk management principles, regulatory mandates, and the capacity to create and uphold a strong risk framework customized to AXA's distinct requirements.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, and our Dublin Head Office.What you'll be doing: ·Collaborate with the CRO to develop and communicate the Risk & Compliance function's strategy, driving the implementation of strategic initiatives and providing support to the CRO and the team.·Assist the CRO in addressing operational challenges, such as target operating models, succession planning, recruitment, and retention strategies.·Serve as a key liaison for the 2nd line of defence, managing internal and external communications and promoting positive staff engagement, as evidenced in Pulse scores.·Take charge of the day-to-day operations of the Risk team to ensure alignment with strategic goals, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, profitability, and reputation protection.·Ensure smooth quarterly reporting, including Risk Management Committee coordination, decision monitoring, and timely completion of outputs.
·Collaborate with internal and global risk teams on efficiency projects and framework consistency.
Develop, maintain, and align the risk management framework with regulations and best practices.·Implement policies and guidelines to mitigate risks, collaborate with stakeholders, lead risk training programs, support internal audit, and stay updated on regulatory and industry trends.·Assist the CRO in establishing and monitoring budgets for the Risk & Compliance function, collaborating with Finance to accurately reflect staff and non-staff costs, and guiding cost center owners to stay within their allocated budgets.Your Profile·5 years'+ experience in a similar role, leading teams fulfilling risk management functions within regulated financial services, preferably in insurance.·A relevant degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Statistics or related subject.·Manager-level experience in various risk management areas, including operational risk and resilience.
·Proficient in implementing risk policies and procedures, providing accurate and timely reports to senior management and governance committees.
·Experience in designing, adapting, and managing ongoing testing and reporting processes.·Previous experience or knowledge of Defined Benefit Pension Schemes.
·Familiar with EU, EEA, and UK regulatory environments, risk requirements, and standards.
·Well-versed in risk management principles, methodologies, tools, and technological changes.·Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements for insurance, industry trends, and competitors.
·Meticulous, detail-oriented, with clear decision-making and leadership skills.
·Highly adaptable, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong presentation capabilities, and a collaborative approach to work.
·Ability to challenge standard thinking and promote a data-led business.
This role is allocated CF1 role under Fitness & Probity Regime, which means the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced level of background screening requirements.
You can find more information on As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions.
About AXAWould you like to wake up every day driven and inspired by our noble mission and to work together as one global team to empower people to live a better life?
Here at AXA we strive to lead the transformation of our industry.
We are looking for talented individuals who come from varied backgrounds, think differently and want to be part of this exciting transformation by challenging the status quo so we can push AXA - a leading global brand and one of the most innovative companies in our industry - onto even greater things.In a fast-evolving world and with a presence in 64 countries, our 166,000 employees and exclusive distributors anticipate change to offer services and solutions tailored to the current and future needs of our 103 million customers.About the EntityProud to be part of the AXA Group, at AXA Ireland our values are at the heart of everything we do.
We work together as One AXA, embracing our differences to make our teams great.
We believe integrity, courage and our customer-first approach is what makes us a great place to work.
AXA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from across all communities.What We OfferOne of the best things about joining AXA is our rewards package.
At AXA Ireland, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package reflects that.
You can expect to receive:• Competitive salary with annual review• Annual company & performance-based bonus• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributions)• Life Assurance• Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays• AXA employee discounts• Education support and plenty of learning opportunities.AXA is proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities.
We are therefore happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, should this be a requirement for you.At AXA, we want to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us.
We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process.
As a financial services company, all successful candidates will require employment checks, so we can ensure regulatory compliance.We're proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
AXA Ireland dac consider applicants on the basis of skills, experience & qualifications and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.