Information Risk Manager

AXA UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is looking for an Information Risk Manager to oversee risk management processes within the Risk and Compliance team. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, promoting effective risk assessment strategies, and maintaining strong oversight of technology and data risks. The position offers a flexible hybrid working environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a significant area of information security strategy.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Car allowance

Private health cover

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Employee discounts

Wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in Risk/Audit within a regulated environment.
• Thorough knowledge of information & technology risks in financial services.
• Expertise in developing risk assessments and control testing.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of effective risk frameworks.
• Provide oversight and challenge on security and data risks.
• Produce risk opinions and prepare risk reporting.

Skills

Risk Management

Information Security

Analytical Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Qualified Certified Information Security Professional (CISP)

Tools

COBIT

ISO27000 series

Job description

Description

Are you an expert in information and technology risks with demonstrable experience of working in a risk or audit function? We're recruiting for an Information Risk Manager in our Risk and Compliance team. Reporting to our Head of Information Risk, you'll be supporting our business by providing oversight and challenge over information risks to ensure they're being appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated by 1st line management. You'll support the Head of Information Risk in providing risk oversight and challenge, monitoring the risk profile and reporting against risk appetite for information risk areas. You'll also provide specific matter expertise on information security, technology and data risks.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home at your local office, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance in our office, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the implementation of an effective information and technology risk framework across AXA UK that meets Group Risk Management (GRM) and regulatory requirements adequately reflecting the risk profile.
• Provide risk oversight and challenge to the 1st line on key initiatives related to security, technology and data risks.
• Build strong relationships with Risk and Compliance SMEs (subject matter experts) to ensure a joined-up approach to oversight.
• Produce 2nd line risk opinions in line with AXA Group standards on 1st line management of key information risks and effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and assess information and technology risk MI (management information) produced by the 1st line to ensure that it's being acted on appropriately.
• Attend 1st line governance forums as required to provide oversight over technology related initiatives, prepare risk and audit committee reporting on information and technology risks, including emerging information risks.
• Influence strategic risk management planning processes for information risks by developing and maintaining a strong understanding of key business, regulatory and IT trends.
• Maintain relationships with AXA Group to keep abreast of changes in control requirements and advances in information risk.
Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

What you'll bring:

• Experience of working in Risk/ Audit is within a regulated environment is essential.
• Degree level or equivalent (computer science, information systems or related field) qualification is essential.
• Industry recognised qualifications e.g. Qualified Certified Information Security Professional (CISP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of overall information & technology risks faced by financial services firms with a particular emphasis on security and operational resilience risks.
• Expertise in Technology Risk Frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ISF, ISO27000 series) and strong knowledge of IT systems, processes and controls.
• Experience with developing risk assessments, prioritising risk, and control assessment and testing.
• Excellent report writing, organisation, analytical and influencing skills at management level.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Car allowance
• Private health cover
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Wellbeing services & resources
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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.