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About the role

Its an exciting time to join the Compliance Team here at AXA Global Health. Reporting into the Chief Risk Officer you'll lead and implement strategy and ensure regulatory and AXA Group standards, approach and policy are adopted within the business. You'll also work closely with and support the management team to drive the compliance agenda and culture across the business providing assurance to the operating units on the levels of compliance ensuring that they are adequately informed of the relevant regulatory risks and issues faced

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. As part of our smart working approach you'll need to work from our Tunbridge Wells office as required.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the implementation and delivery of the Compliance Framework in AXA Global Healthcare Group.
• Ensure expected standards relating to governance, control framework, minimum standards and compliance strategy are effectively implemented in all companies
• Build and maintain relationships with Executive Directors, managers, and staff in all business areas to ensure open and effective communication and resolution of compliance issues
• Own policies and procedures relating to Compliance and financial crime prevention activity
• Drive the development, embedding and maintenance of an appropriate and effective Governance Framework across the business in conjunction with the Chief Risk Officer
• Monitor and report to the AGH UK Board, Audit & Risk Committee and other relevant committees in respect of the business's compliance risks and issues
• Represent Risk and Compliance on project working groups and steering committees as required identifying any associated risks and promoting both the adoption of appropriate processes and a general awareness of risk and compliance requirements

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.

About you

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant experience of working at a senior level within financial services in a regulatory, compliance or financial crime management role
• Detailed knowledge of FCA rules and experience in their implementation
• A good understanding of the insurance industry (health is preferred but not essential).
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with key stakeholder including senior management
• A solution orientated mindset with strong influencing and communication skills, and an ability to challenge appropriately to reach desired outcomes
• Previous experience of leading a team
• An awareness of regulatory environments outside the UK
• A strong understanding of Consumer Duty is preferred

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

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.

What we offer

At AXA Global Healthcare 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 of up to £90,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• 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 3 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long term health condition or disability and require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to [email protected].

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About AXA

With a presence in over 60 countries, and 165,000 employees serving the needs of 107 million customers, AXA is big.

But never too big to care for every single person who works here. So when you join us, we promise to put our collective might behind you and your career.

You’ll work in an open and supportive environment where you’ll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things – nationally and internationally. You’ll learn directly from senior leaders, from the best in our business. And you’ll enjoy real responsibility, really early on.

Every large company today talks about supporting diversity and inclusion. But at AXA, these values form an integral part of everything we do. For us, it’s about bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being 100% themselves at work and delivering outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA – Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical check up to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East.