Identity & Access Governance Team leader

AXA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider in London is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Governance Team Leader to manage a team of experts and ensure the delivery of identity governance standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in IAG controls and experience in communicating complex security concepts effectively. This role offers competitive compensation and inclusive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering IAG products and services within a large regulated environment.
• Experience in managing a team of IAG specialists.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of IAG specialists for IAG Processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in IAG services.
• Provide regular reporting to Internal Control and various XL Governance Boards.
• Ensure compliance with AXA XL identity standards and processes.

Skills

In-depth experience of operating IAG controls within an enterprise

Experience managing technical resources

Good understanding of identity and access management

Experience in the development of security policies and standards

Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, HIPAA)

Communicating complex security concepts

Ability to operate in a high degree of autonomy

Job description

Identity & Access Governance Team Leader

London, UK

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AXA XL has an exciting opportunity for an Identity & Access Governance (IAG) Team Leader, who will be responsible for managing parts of the IAG portfolio of products and services.

You will be responsible for managing a team of IAG subject matter experts to deliver oversight and governance of AXA XL's internal and customer identity solutions.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering IAG products and services within a large regulated environment:

• Manage a team of IAG specialists in the delivery of the IAG Processes.
• Be the Product owner for a set of Group mandated IAG portfolio products, ensuring the products and related services are effective and fit for purpose
• Manage the delivery of the IAG processes, drive continuous improvement in the delivery of IAG services
• Work with various AXA XL IT teams to ensure the identity products comply with the AXA XL identity standards and processes
• Provide regular reporting to Internal Control and various XL Governance Boards. Ensure IAG service meet Internal control and regulatory requirements
• Manage various IT service providers (e.g. AXA Group Operations) to ensure they deliver appropriate identity services
• Pro-actively manage IAG tool vendors
• Drive audit, second opinion, and information security spotlight issue resolution
• Work with various leadership teams to ensure internal identities have appropriate identity governance
• Work with the Business to ensure costumer identities have appropriate identity governance
• Report on Identity maturity and gaps to the XL CIO, CSO and to the Identity Governance Forum (AXA XL COO's)
• Drive remediation of identity compliance gaps and failures
• Support IT projects to embed appropriate identity governance within the IT projects

You will report within the AXA XL Cyber Defence Team, that is part of the AXA XL IT team.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• In-depth experience of operating IAG controls within an enterprise
• Experience managing technical resources
• Good understanding of identity and access management
• Experience in the development of security policies and standards
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, Cloud Security Alliance, NIST frameworks and risk methodologies
• Demonstrated experience in communicating complex security concepts, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
• Experience operating in an environment that requires a high degree of autonomy

What we offer

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

Who we are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com