Governance and Committee Effectiveness Lead

About AXA:

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA Insurance UK, formed by uniting our Commercial and Retail teams under a single leadership, strengthens our core capabilities and our commitment to exceptional customer service

Job overview:

We're seeking a Governance and Committee Effectiveness Lead to enhance and embed strong governance practices across AXA Insurance. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Control, you'll support the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the Governance Framework, ensuring effective decision-making, oversight and transparency. Your role will involve managing key Committees, driving best practices and fostering a culture of proactive risk and governance management.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development and simplification of the AXA Insurance Governance Framework to ensure it is effective, transparent and aligned with regulatory and Group standards.
• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of high-quality agendas, papers and materials for the Insurance Risk Committee (IRC) and its sub-Committees.
• Facilitate efficient Committee meetings, ensuring timely, insightful and data-led content to support decision-making.
• Develop and deliver quarterly governance reports to the Insurance ExCom, highlighting challenges and progress on governance activities.
• Track and report on key governance activities, milestones and action plans, supporting continuous improvement and timely execution.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, Committee Chairs, Secretaries and business leaders to promote best practice and transparency.
• Stay abreast of industry governance trends, identifying opportunities for AXA Insurance to enhance its governance practices.
• Deputise for the Head of Governance and Control on governance matters and support strategic initiatives to embed a simple, effective governance culture.

Work arrangements: 

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 two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) from January 2027. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events.

Your skills & experience:

• Extensive experience of designing, delivering and enhancing governance frameworks within a regulated environment.
• Proven track record of improving governance practices and supporting effective Committee management.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially with senior leadership and executives.
• Knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements, including the SM&CR regime, and how they impact governance structures.
• Excellent organisational, planning and attention to detail skills.
• Confident communicator, adept at facilitating discussions and delivering clear, high-quality reports.
• Ability to process and present large volumes of data effectively, supporting informed decision-making.
• Commercial, pragmatic and delivery-focused, with the ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply:

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