ICT & Operational Risk Manager
We have an job opportunity for ICT & Operational Risk Manager to join our Risk & Compliance Team in Dublin at AXA Ireland.
Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, as the ICT & Operational Risk Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of operational risk management strategies and practices across the organisation, ensuring the security and integrity of sensitive data and information systems.
As the 2nd line subject matter expert for the Operating Company Risk Function you will work to ensure that ‘Information and Technology’ risks (with a particular emphasis on cyber and information security risks) for the Operating Company are being appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated by 1st line management. Key responsibilities include;
• Provide second line opinions on the identification and assessment of key ‘information and technology’ risks and effective risk mitigation strategies.Your Profile
• Give second line assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of key controls for the organization’s most significant ‘information and technology’ risks.
• Provide risk advice and challenge to the 1st line on key ‘information & technology’ projects and initiatives within the Operating Company.
• Support strategic risk management planning processes and maintain a strong understanding of key business, regulatory, and IT trends in the financial services industry.
• Ensure appropriate AXA Operational Risk and Escalation policies and procedures are defined and in place to meet Group and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain an operational risk management framework, including policies, procedures, and controls to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
• Collaborate with business units to assess operational risk exposure and develop risk mitigation plans and strategies.
• Monitor and report on operational risk metrics and key risk indicators to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to business units on operational risk management best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
About You:
• Around 10 years’ experience in an insurance (financial services) business environment, ideally with some exposure to compliance/regulatory matters or alternatively sustainability matters
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Proven team leadership skills and a commitment to building the capability of others.
• Thorough knowledge of overall Information & Technology risks faced by financial services firms, particularly cyber and information security risks.
• Typically Insurance qualified to Professional Certificate in Insurance (APA), with a commitment to progress to Professional Diploma in Insurance (CIP). Operational risk management qualification beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, processes, controls, and expertise in Technology Risk Frameworks.
• Experience with developing risk assessments, prioritizing risks, and assessing/testing controls.
• Expertise in Technology Risk Frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ISF, ISO27000 series)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to communicate technical concepts to a wide range of audiences
This role is an allocated Controlled Function under Fitness & Probity Regime, which means the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced level of background screening requirements. You can find more information on axa.ie/careers.
At AXA, diversity and inclusion are central to our values, and we empower our employees to work in a way that best suits them, their team, and our customers. You will be expected to work at least 40% of your week at our head office in Dublin.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.
This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions. About AXA
Would you like to wake up every day driven and inspired by our noble mission and to work together as one global team to empower people to live a better life? Here at AXA we strive to lead the transformation of our industry. We are looking for talented individuals who come from varied backgrounds, think differently and want to be part of this exciting transformation by challenging the status quo so we can push AXA - a leading global brand and one of the most innovative companies in our industry - onto even greater things.
In a fast-evolving world and with a presence in 64 countries, our 166,000 employees and exclusive distributors anticipate change to offer services and solutions tailored to the current and future needs of our 103 million customers.About the Entity
Proud to be part of the AXA Group, at AXA Ireland our values are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as One AXA, embracing our differences to make our teams great. We believe integrity, courage and our customer-first approach is what makes us a great place to work. AXA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from across all communities.What We Offer
One of the best things about joining AXA is our rewards package. At AXA Ireland, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package reflects that. You can expect to receive:
• Competitive salary with annual review
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• AXA employee discounts
• Education support and plenty of learning opportunities.
AXA is proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We are therefore happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, should this be a requirement for you.
At AXA, we want to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. As a financial services company, all successful candidates will require employment checks, so we can ensure regulatory compliance.
We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
AXA Ireland dac consider applicants on the basis of skills, experience & qualifications and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.