Strategic Operations & Governance Lead

AXA Partners; Malakoff; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AXA Partners is seeking an Operations Analysis Lead to support the Head of Operations in driving performance, budgeting alignment, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple regions. The role focuses on governance, strategic initiatives, and effective communication in a fast-changing environment.

You will bridge executive management and teams, prioritise major programs, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining budgets and FTE plans. Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in program or project management across multiple countries.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in matrix organisations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Operations by coordinating governance and meeting agendas.
• Prepare strategic notes and presentations for senior audiences.
• Ensure decisions are implemented and actions tracked throughout the org.
• Develop the Operations communication plan with Leaders and key stakeholders.
• Organise offsite meetings, town halls and events to support transformation.
• Provide insights to improve governance and the function’s efficiency.
• Represent the Head of Function in meetings as needed.

Skills

Program management

Project governance

Change management

International collaboration

Fluent English

French language (nice to have)

Job description

AXA Partners is seeking an Operations Analysis Lead to support the Head of Operations in driving performance, budgeting alignment, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple regions. The role focuses on governance, strategic initiatives, and effective communication in a fast-changing environment.

You will bridge executive management and teams, prioritise major programs, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining budgets and FTE plans. Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.