With over 102 million customers in 56 countries, AXA's strong global franchises and three lines of expertise - Property & Casualty, Life & Savings and Asset Management - provide a distinctive business portfolio. As a company whose business is to protect people, we have a responsibility to leverage our skills, resources and risk expertise to build a stronger and safer society. To achieve our mission, we are committed to redefining the standards of our business so that we truly differentiate ourselves and earn the trust of our key stakeholders.
As an integral part of AXA, at AXA Group Operations (AXA GO) we create innovative technology and data solutions to help AXA fulfil its ambition of being a customer-focused, tech-led company. AXA GO is a young and dynamic division launched in 2019 and comprises 8,000 employees across 17 countries all around the globe from Paris, France to Pune, India. We are the ones providing advice, steering technological choices and giving AXA access to innovations that will support its transformation into a customer-centric tech-led company. For this, we work in close partnership with all AXA entities.
Role Description:
You collaborate with the Operations Security Head, local entity CISOs and other local stakeholders as necessary to ensure that information security across the local entity is relevant and cost-effective.
You serve as a senior security expert and as a security leader to senior management of the entities in the implementation and maintenance of information security.
Your main tasks:
Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment to deliver services in the team
Act as a key advisor to local entity senior management (CIO, CRO, Regional CISO) on information security matters (e.g. information risk management, cybersecurity, information security control, monitoring, information privacy, operations, identity access management, security architecture, forensics)
Interact with the local CISOs, local Group Operations management, and entities
Act as a leader at the local level to drive information security in terms of assessment, risk appetite, report and promotion in an entity to advise and challenge businesses
Drive cultural and organizational change throughout the regional level and implement a sustainable information security practice
Lead, develop and deploy a portfolio of information security services for the local level
Contribute to the development of the security shared services and ensure implementation of the shared services within the local level
Lead a local security team and act as an example for team members aiming to develop and increase the maturity of the team
Your Profile
Your profile:
You hold a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
An MSc Information Security is a plus
Information Security and /or Information Technology industry certification (CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC or equivalent) is strongly preferred
You have 10 years’ experience in information security, including 7 in a management role
A previous experience managing a remote/international team is preferred
Previous experience as interim or acting Chief Information Security Officer, or extensive experience reporting to a CIO, Chief Audit Officer, Chief Risk Officer or other senior executive in an international organization is an asset.
Expertise
Information Security Management: Policy & Standards; Information Security Strategy; Innovation & Business Improvement; Information Security Awareness and Training; Legal & Regulatory Environment; Third Party Management
Information Risk Management: Risk Assessment; Risk Management
Implementing Secure Systems: Security Architecture; Secure Development
Information Assurance Methodologies and Testing
Operational Security Management: Secure Operations Management; Secure Operations & Service Delivery; Vulnerability Assessment
Incident Management: Incident Management; Investigation; Forensics
Computer Security Information Response Team
Cyber Threat Management
Audit, Assurance & Review: Audit & Review
Business Continuity Management
Skills / abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to deal effectively with diverse cultures, skill sets and personalities, works effectively as a team player
Organized with a proven ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and utilize time effectively
Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure
Operate comfortably at management level
Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong team management skills
Apply analytical rigor to understand complex business scenarios
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel
We offer:
Beside the ideal job, Axa Group Operations offers …
A competitive Compensation & Benefits package, including a series of personal advantages in line with the market
A New World of Working offering, among others, flexible working hours and places, as well as ‘activity based’ working spaces
Broad evolution possibilities and important internal mobility market allowing to build an exciting career within Axa Group
Intensive well-being policy
A specific attention to diversity, which is important at Axa. Whatever your identity, your skills make the difference
And, most of all, a great work atmosphere and nice colleagues!
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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 with 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.
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
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.