Head of Audit- Global Risk, Legal & Compliance, HR

London, England, United Kingdom

6/30/2025

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Head of Audit- Global Risk, Legal & Compliance and HR

London, UK or Paris, France

This is a unique opportunity to lead and further develop a state-of-the-art audit function within the GIA framework for AXA XL for the Global Risk, Legal & Compliance and HR functions. You will execute and report on Internal Audit activity within the AXA XL business lines in order to provide timely, self-directed assurance and in doing so, improve the control culture.

What you’ll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Leading above Internal Audit areas in line with Group and IIA standards, reporting to the Board and Audit Committee(s) on the adequacy of the system of internal control. Providing timely assurance, challenges and shares opinions on the risk and control environment.
• Developing the annual plan, risk assessment and annual budget.
• Developing and managing effective audit responses over the existing and emerging business activities, processes, and risks.
• Developing, maintaining and enhancing the skills and capabilities of the audit team, empowering them, identifying and developing talents and high potentials, encourage knowledge sharing and best practice.
• Monitoring issue closure status.
• Supporting and guiding Executive and non-Executive management through the review of risk, control and governance as part of audits across AXA XL.
• Maintaining solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders, peers and regulators to keep abreast of industry themes, trends and developments.
• Actively contributing to the audit leadership team
  
  

You will report to the AXA XL Chief Audit Executive.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• In-depth experience in one or more of Financial Services, Insurance or Audit / similar control functions
• Technical knowledge/qualifications in Internal Auditing
• Robust knowledge of regulatory requirements across the insurance industry and awareness of current control themes and trends.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to address and influence with impact at all levels.
• Extensive people development skills and experience of managing and developing a multi-disciplinary and multi-location team of professional staff.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Analytical skills with the ability to extract and share the bigger picture.
• Builds effective collaborative relationships, breaking down silos, and sharing knowledge.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex and technical issues in a concise and easy to understand style.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• University Degree, Professional Qualification e.g., ACA, Chartered Internal Auditor
  
  

What we offer

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
  
  

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.
  
  

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

Who we are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com