Controls & Risk Framework Lead

AXA UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a Controls and Risk Framework Specialist to lead the development and embedding of AXA Insurance’s control environment. Reporting to the Head of Governance and Control, you will drive design, implementation and ongoing effectiveness of controls to safeguard the business and support strategic objectives.

You will build and maintain risk and control reporting, including dashboards and metrics, and act as a subject matter expert on controls, process optimisation and AI initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading controls transformation initiatives within a financial services or insurance organisation.
• Deep understanding of control frameworks, best practices and control optimisation techniques, including automation and AI.
• Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements related to operational and insurance risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of engaging at senior levels.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, design and implement effective controls and processes.
• Skilled in developing and analysing large volumes of data, reports and dashboards with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with experience facilitating risk and control discussions and delivering clear reports.
• Business-minded and pragmatic, able to work at pace and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and embed a comprehensive suite of controls aligned with the AXA Insurance Control Framework, ensuring they effectively manage key risks.
• Lead control-related refreshes, reviews and annual RCSA programmes, providing expert guidance on control design and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain high-quality risk and control reporting, including dashboards and metrics, supporting the Insurance Executive Team’s decision-making.
• Act as a subject matter expert on controls, process optimisation and automation, including AI initiatives, to enhance control efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the development of KRIs and other tools to monitor risk exposure and control performance, including out-of-tolerance activities.
• Facilitate control workshops, issue resolution and discussions to promote understanding and continuous improvement across the business.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business, Line 1 and Line 2 Risk teams and external partners to embed best practices.
• Deputise for the Head of Governance and Control at key meetings and Committees, providing insightful risk and control updates.

Skills

Controls transformation

FCA/PRA

AI initiatives

Data dashboards

Stakeholder management

Risk reporting

Process optimization

Controls design

Job description

AXA UK is seeking a Controls and Risk Framework Specialist to lead the development and embedding of AXA Insurance’s control environment. Reporting to the Head of Governance and Control, you will drive design, implementation and ongoing effectiveness of controls to safeguard the business and support strategic objectives.

You will build and maintain risk and control reporting, including dashboards and metrics, and act as a subject matter expert on controls, process optimisation and AI initiatives