Security Risk Assessment Expert

Join to apply for the Security Risk Assessment Expert role at AXA Group Operations You will support the Head of GO Security Engineering COE in integrating security into all projects, products, and services through governance, processes, and methodologies. It involves developing security frameworks, conducting risk analyses, and ensuring security by design across projects and stakeholder interactions. The position also focuses on enhancing security assurance and aligning various functions to maintain robust security standards within AXA GO. About AXA As a world‑leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can. About The Entity AXA is becoming a sustainable tech‑led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation. We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution. We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary. At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action: State‑of‑the‑art Data Technology to drive customer experience State‑of‑the‑art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks High‑Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities About The Job Job Purpose Support the Head of GO Security Engineering COE in ensuring that security is implemented by design in all projects, products, and services of GO. Your Responsibilities Include Support the implementation of security processes and methodologies, participate in the development of a consistent approach to all security topics, communicate and advise stakeholders on security‑by‑design, support the project team in cyber risk analysis and security assurance plans, contribute to framework design, deliver security oversight, interact with stakeholders to provide visibility on security levels, and coordinate with line functions and other security stakeholders. Main Missions Identify and analyse product/project risks, recommend mitigation options, and document components in clear, business‑intelligible language. Serve as an expert advisor in the GO Security COE team for implementation and maintenance of security assurance of products, including third‑party review. Collaborate with and support the Group Security Practice and other stakeholders to ensure relevant, cost‑effective security delivery. Support continuous improvement processes and activities to ensure quality and relevance of security services. Support the implementation of security strategy, policies, shared services and action plans based on the Group Security Strategy. Contribute to understanding emerging technology, risks and industry trends; assess impact and recommend mitigation or prioritisation of projects. Escalate critical risks not addressed and suggest changes to mitigate them and ensure legal, regulatory or commercial compliance. Promote a culture of security‑risk mindset and raise awareness when relevant. Support routine reporting of information security, operational resilience and physical security & safety to various management levels. Provide technical security assurance analysis on local implementation when required. Support coordination of responses to security audit and compliance issues. Contribute to governance organization and management of projects within the team. Expected Skills & Experience Experience Experience in cyber risk threat analysis, security, cloud architecture and projects, IT audit or related area, Agile or DevSecOps, > 7 years. Previous experience in managing projects, preferably in an international context. Previous experience as interim or acting security project manager, Information Security Officer, Physical Security Officer, Operational Resilience Officer, or extensive experience reporting to CSO, CISO, CORO, PSO or other 2nd‑line cybersecurity expert. Security risk analysis methodology. Information Security and/or Information Technology industry certification (CISSP, CISSP‑ISSAP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC or equivalent). Business Continuity industry certification (MBCI, DRII, etc.). Physical security certification (CPP, PSP, BTEC, etc.). Cloud services or security architecture certifications (CCSK, CCSP, etc.). Technical Skills Ability to develop networking, foster team collaboration, and support projects, product evolution or security assurance review. Communication skills: Effectively communicate the security‑by‑design framework and its benefits. Analytical rigor to understand complex business and IT scenarios. Positive mindset to support security analysis and an eagerness to learn new technologies or frameworks (Agile, AI, etc.). Capacity to interact with stakeholders at all levels. Results oriented, project and budget management. Good sense of organisation and adaptability. Flexibility on working hours. 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