Controls & Risk Framework Lead

AXA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Insurance UK seeks a Controls & Risk Framework Specialist to lead the development and embedding of AXA Insurance’s control environment. Reporting to the Head of Governance & Control, you will design, implement, and ensure ongoing effectiveness of controls aligned with industry best practices to support proactive risk management and strategic objectives.

You will drive control refreshes, RCSA programmes, and risk reporting, including dashboards for executive decision-making.

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.

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 & Control at key meetings and Committees, providing insightful risk and control updates.

Skills

Controls transformation

Financial services

Automation & AI

FCA/PRA requirements

Stakeholder management

Data analysis & dashboards

Risk & control reporting

Job description

AXA Insurance UK seeks a Controls & Risk Framework Specialist to lead the development and embedding of AXA Insurance’s control environment. Reporting to the Head of Governance & Control, you will design, implement, and ensure ongoing effectiveness of controls aligned with industry best practices to support proactive risk management and strategic objectives.

You will drive control refreshes, RCSA programmes, and risk reporting, including dashboards for executive decision-making.