Head of Chief Operating Office Risk at AXA Health

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead AXA UK’s response to evolving resilience regulations, continuously improving our approach.
• Oversee crisis management plans, training, and simulations to ensure preparedness.
• Manage our Business Continuity programme, ensuring plans are effective and up to date.
• Oversee third party resilience, assessing and managing risks from suppliers and partners.
• Coordinate regular testing exercises to validate our resilience strategies.
• Promote awareness and understanding of resilience practices across the organization.
• Provide strategic reports to senior leadership and regulators, demonstrating our resilience progress.
• Build and lead a dedicated resilience team that works seamlessly across the business.

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.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in resilience, business continuity, or crisis management.
• Certification in Business Continuity (CBCI or equivalent) and active membership with the Business Continuity Institute.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and work effectively across multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience working with multiple entities within a large organization, preferably within financial services.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Skilled in project management, planning, and delivering results on time.