Head of Operational Risk and Internal Control

The Internal Controller of North America plays a critical part in monitoring an effective risk and control framework within North America and supporting risk and control management. This person will also be responsible for independently challenging and verifying the design and operating effectiveness of the control environment, as well as quantifying and qualifying major risks and overseeing action plans.

As an integral part of the Second Line of Defense, in line with the AXA Group Internal Control Policy, the successful candidate will work collaboratively across AXA Partners with local, regional, and central Group teams, ensuring a One AXA approach. Additionally, effective communication of internal control performance to stakeholders of varying seniority will be a key responsibility, along with occasional travel to either the Montreal or Chicago office, and potential limited travel to Europe. If you are passionate about contributing to a robust risk and control framework and possess the necessary collaborative and communication skills, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our global team.

Key Activities:

• Review and validate the Operational Risk Assessment and monitor the major risk profile in North America.
• Provide support to control owners and perform control testing for design adequacy and operating effectiveness.
• Deliver adequate reporting on control deficiencies for appropriate escalation and action plan implementation.
• Regularly follow up on open action plans, providing support and challenge to action plan owners and reviewing evidence for closure.
• Enhance local risk culture and improve management's understanding of risks and the internal control environment.
• Collect information on local operational incidents, ensure root analysis is completed, and drive local compliance with AXA Group Standards and AXA Partners policies and procedures.
  
  

Your Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal control / internal audit, or similar with and good understanding of
• internal control & practices (Big 4 experience is a plus)
• Part-qualified / qualified accountant or auditor/Risk professional (i.e. CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, IRM, CFA).
• 3 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: operational risk management, internal audit, finance,
• Experience in design adequacy and operational effectiveness control testing.
• Experience in operational risk management and working in a business with matrix structure will be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate high reliability, organisational skills, and high quality and timely deliverables.
• Compliance monitoring, information security, and preferably within the insurance industry.
  
  

What We Offer

At AXA Partners US, 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:

• Salary range: $105,040- $160,649
• Annual Company & Performance based discretionary Bonus up to 15%

• 20 days Annual Leave (rising to 25 days based on length of service)

• 8 Paid Company Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• HSA, FSA and HRA available Employer Contribution

• 401(k) Pension Plan & Employer match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Education Reimbursement

• Hybrid Work - 2 days in the office per week

• For more information about benefits, clicl here; https://www.careers.axapartners.com/global/en/us-benefits
  
  

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About AXA

AXA Group is the world leader in insurance and asset management. We protect and advise our clients at every step in their lives, by offering products and services which satisfy their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, saving and asset management. AXA is the leading insurance brand worldwide, with over 100 million clients. We are transforming from payer to partner for our client, with a strong focus on risk prevention.

Our mission: Empower people to live a better life.

Our values: Customer First, Courage, Integrity and One AXA.

About The Entity

AXA Partners is an AXA transversal business unit offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection.

AXA Partners’ role is also to implement innovative solutions emerging from the AXA Innovation unit.

Combining passion with advanced expertise, we design and deliver worldwide solutions for partners and communities. We protect what matters, when it matters.

What We Offer

By joining AXA Partners, you will work in a responsible company, which offers a real culture of expertise & diversity. Our focus is on accelerating the development of everyone’s skills, whilst offering attractive and competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Additionally, at AXA, we work to make a real difference to people - when amazing things happen and when we create opportunities for a better life, the feeling of pride is extraordinary.

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