GO Product Security Officer

AXA Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading insurance company in Paris is seeking a Product Security Officer to ensure the security of its products throughout their lifecycle. The role involves direct engagement with top management and requires strong expertise in Information Security and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic environment for someone looking to influence security governance across diverse product families.

Prestations

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in security-related roles.
• Previous experience as CISO / CSO or similar position.
• Knowledge of both Public Cloud and On-prem technologies.

Responsabilités

• Oversee security posture of GO Products throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure GO Products respect Group Security Instructions.
• Manage security exceptions for Products in the perimeter.

Connaissances

Expertise in Information Security Governance and Strategy

Excellent communication skills

Strategic mindset

Ability to work independently

Fluency in English

Formation

University degree in security and related fields

Post-graduate degree in security or general management

Outils

CISSP certification

Knowledge in Artificial Intelligence specific Security controls

Description du poste

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.

Job position pitch

The Product Security Officer ensures the AXA GO Products in his / her perimeter security by supervising and monitoring their security throughout their lifecycle. He acts as a role model for AXA GO employees in spreading at a product level the AXA GO security commitments and make them adopted. He oversees the security of GO product and ensures that regular status reporting on progress on their security is formalized.

As a Security Officer, you will represent AXA GO Security and GO Product Security in front of AXA Entities. You will facilitate communication and product adoption, acting as a key point of contact for Entities. Your role will involve raising security topics and ensuring effective communication between different stakeholders.

Where will you be in the organization?

The division

You will join the Group Security division, defining the security standards to be applied by AXA entities, overseeing the overall security posture across the Group and providing centralized services to support entities (Crisis Management, Security Operations Centre, etc.).

Throughout AXA Group, the security community is composed of 1000 security professionals, working daily to protect our customers, operations, brand and people. To achieve this, we have gathered our three security disciplines: Information Security, Physical Security and Operational Resilience.

Our main missions

• Monitor the Security Threat Landscape.
• Define and oversee Security Standards and Strategy implementation across the Group.
• Drive local security objectives with C-Level executives (COO, CIO, CTO, CFO…) of AXA entities.
• Ensure the security of Group Operations as an entity.
• Provide centralized security services and products to AXA entities.

AXA Group Security blocks

AXAGroup Security is divided in 4 main blocks :

• Corporate functions (Group Mandate): Security Advisory and Standards, Security Governance, Security Risk & Assurance, Security Strategy and Awareness
• CyberDefense (Group security services and products provider)
• Group Operations Security (Security of the hosting entity)
• Corporate Chief Security Officers (Oversight of entities’ security): Corporate Centre, European Markets, International Markets

The department / team

Group Operation Security (GO Security) mandate, as part of AXAGroup Security division, is to Secure AXAGO as an entity and secure GO Products delivered by AXAGO as a Service Provider to other entities of AXA.

About the job

Job purpose

Ensuring the security of AXA GO products throughout their entire lifecycle.

Your role will involve direct engagement with top management, including CIO, CTO, Head of Products, CSOs / CISOs, CRO, and other senior executives, to embed robust security practices within Product lifecycle and governance and ensure alignment across diverse product families and business units.

You will ensure that GO Security capabilities are delivered to Products and Projects in your perimeter in line with overall Product Strategy and will support the coordination and prioritization of the different capabilities existing in GO Security.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include :

• Oversee security posture of GO Products throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure GO Products respect Group Security Instructions and GO Security Policies.
• Ensure globalization and standardization of Security Governance across GO catalogue of products.
• Ensure proper escalation of identified Security risks above appetite and proper GO Security representation in risks related committees.
• Maintain the necessary reporting to properly communicate and escalate Security posture of GO Products.
• Support and drive the remediation of audit issues assigned to the GO products under the Security Officer’s responsibility.
• Support the implementation of Security Assurance Framework in GO Products.
• Ensure proper coordination and orchestration of Security Activities being performed by GO Security Teams to align with overall GO Product strategy and needs.
• Manage Security exceptions for Products in his / her perimeter.
• Act as a key advisor to AXA GO senior management on Security matters across multiple entities.

Your Profile

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills :

Experience

• A university degree in security and related fields (risks management, audit, international relations, information security, IT…).
• A post-graduate degree in security or general management (such as an MBA) is an advantage.
• Previous experience as CISO / CSO, Information Security Officer, Physical Security Officer, Operational Resilience Officer, Business Continuity Officer or extensive experience reporting to a CSO, CISO, CORO, PSO or other 2nd line executive in an international organization
• Experience > 10 years

Technical skills

• Expertise in Information Security Governance and Strategy concepts.
• Expertise in Information Security related with Public Cloud and / or On Prem technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of products Primary Assurance and implementation level controls.
• Certification in security risk management (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, PMI-RMP) would be an asset.
• Knowledge in Security Program and Project Management, including audit preparation and remediation.
• Knowledge in Artificial Intelligence specific Security controls would be an asset.
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies.

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Strategic Mindset to see ahead of future needs while dealing with fast evolving environment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourceful skills to address complex situations and interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to exchange with AXA GO Management, products stakeholders and OpCos representatives.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Team spirit and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Ability to animate steering committees and defend Group Operations Security objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to plan up to 2-5 years ahead to ensure the successful delivery of outputs, particularly when preparing budget or resources requirements.
• Ability to prioritize activities and to manage action plans, review progress and adjust where required.
• Ability to weigh things up quickly and take the initiative within limits of authority.
• Ability to recommend solutions relevant to the complexity, scope, risk, and magnitude of problems impacting the service level.
• Fluency in English is a necessity (including Information Security English).

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.