About the Role
As a key player in our risk transformation journey, you will support the successful integration of new risk frameworks, Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting, risk culture diagnostics, and governance practices into our daily operations.
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Risk Transformation UKI, you will work hands-on with business teams across Operations, Claims, Finance, and more, ensuring that new processes are understood, adopted, and sustained.
This role offers the opportunity to influence risk management practices at all levels of the organization, providing practical guidance, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing:
- Support the embedding of risk management frameworks, tools, and processes into BAU activities
- Work directly with first-line teams to help them understand, adopt, and own new risk reporting and control responsibilities
- Coordinate programme activities, track progress, and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Prepare insightful updates, governance materials, and reports for senior leaders and committees
- Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization, promoting a positive risk culture
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and working groups to support ongoing transformation efforts
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to ongoing development of risk practices
What you'll bring:
Essential Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in operational risk, internal control, or a related second-line role within UK regulated financial services
Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, including RCSAs, KRIs, controls assessment, and emerging risk processes risk reporting processes
Proven ability to provide practical guidance to first-line teams
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Desirable Attributes:
Knowledge of UK regulatory standards (FCA, PRA)
Experience with risk reporting tools such as Power BI systems
Familiarity with project management methodologies
Professional risk qualifications (e.g., IRM, CIRM) or working towards one
Experience supporting large-scale risk and control transformation programmes
What we offer
At AXA Partners, 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 Salary
25 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week)
Retail Discounts
Company Shareplan /Scheme & Loan
Cycle2Work Scheme
Discounted Home Insurance
Employee Assistance Scheme
Dr@Hand
Discounted Gym Membership
Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars
Who we are:
We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide.
What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world.
Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what.
Helping others is our passion.
Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.