Controls & Risk Framework Lead

AXA UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a Controls and Risk Framework Specialist to lead the development and embedding of its control environment. You will report to the Head of Governance and Control, guiding design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness to safeguard the business and support strategy.

Responsibilities include embedding AXA Insurance Control Framework, driving RCSA refreshes, and delivering insightful risk and control reporting to the Insurance Executive Team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading controls transformation in financial services or insurance.
• Strong knowledge of control frameworks and optimisation techniques.
• Experience with automation and AI initiatives to improve controls.
• Nice to have experience with risk reporting and KRIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, embed and maintain controls aligned with AXA's control framework.
• Lead refreshes, reviews and annual RCSA programmes; advise on design.
• Create high-quality risk and control reporting, dashboards and metrics.
• Act as SME on controls, process optimisation and AI initiatives.
• Support KRIs development and monitoring of risk exposure and control performance.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to promote best practices.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business and risk teams.
• Deputise for Head of Governance and Control at key meetings.

Skills

Control frameworks

Risk management

FCA/PRA requirements

Stakeholder management

Data reporting & dashboards

Automation & AI

Job description

AXA UK is seeking a Controls and Risk Framework Specialist to lead the development and embedding of its control environment. You will report to the Head of Governance and Control, guiding design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness to safeguard the business and support strategy.

Responsibilities include embedding AXA Insurance Control Framework, driving RCSA refreshes, and delivering insightful risk and control reporting to the Insurance Executive Team.