Senior Internal Auditor

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One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide.  As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

Within the Group, you will join the Group Internal Audit team. Group Internal Audit monitors and reviews the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management framework operated within the Group and directs the global internal audit teams to accomplish its objectives of providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes. The Corporate center team performs internal audit reviews of Corporate center as well as coordination of transversal reviews performed across the world by local internal audit teams and occasionally performing certain audit missions or investigations in other parts of the Group.

Within this Department, you will be part of the Business Audit team as Senior Internal Auditor.

This position involves performing audits activities (circa 60%) but also various other non-audits related works (40%) such as quarterly reporting to top management, animation of communities, R&D focusing on assisting developing relevant tools or new auditing approaches or methodologies on new emerging risks (e.g. Artificial intelligence).

Internal Audit reviews 

• Lead internal audit reviews of Corporate Centre (Group functions) and Health Business Unit over Finance, Human resources, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance processes with proactive update and feedback to the manager;
• Coordinate transversal internal audit reviews between local and central internal audit teams;
• Document audit work in our internal audit tool in accordance with standards;
• Write audit reports making recommendations on internal controls, operating efficiencies and governance processes being reviewed;
• Present audit conclusions to Group management;
• Follow up audit findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation;

Audit standards

• Actively involved in discussing with GIE AXA Corporate Centre including the Health Business Unit Top Management the adequacy of controls to address those risks to ensure that Internal Audit is regarded as a value-added function;
• Assist in preparation of papers for the Audit Committee as directed;
• Develop and maintain audit programs;
• Help ensuring that the highest operational standards are consistently adopted across the Group;

Other

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with management;
• Assist in developing R&D tools, e.g., use of Data Analytics in audits, reporting tool etc.
• Develop training programs and provide assistance on subjects that may be of wider interest to the audit community;
• Identify training needs with respect to auditing approaches, tools and techniques and remain current through an on-going commitment to participation in learning and development.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects bringing technical expertise as determined by the Global Head of Finance & Risk audit.

Education: Graduate specialising in Finance, Actuarial or Auditing

Experience:      Minimum of 7-years' experience working on Risk Management

Other skills:

• Proficient in English and French (both essential)
• Strong technical understanding of Health insurance business
• Experience in Underwriting would be highly valued
• Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to perform audits on technical risk management concepts
• Sturdy qualitative risk based thinking and problem-solving skills
• Professional certification would be a plus
• High level of computer literacy
• Willing to travel for up to 10% of time
• Understanding of Solvency 2 and IFRS17

Soft skills:

The applicant must:

• Show a great ability to listen, a critical mind, a good analytical sense as well as capacity for synthesis;
• Be able to deal with sensitive and confidential audit issues using developed discretion and judgment, while maintaining independence and objectivity;
• Demonstrate capacity to anticipate obstacles and think about next steps;
• Possess strong (oral and writing) communication skills, ability to convince of the value of his / her opinions;
• Be result oriented with ability to focus on detailed tasks to achieve specified outcomes;
• Be concerned with service quality and implementation / follow up;
• Be able to work autonomously, be objective and rigorous in his / her approach.

You will join:

• A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet 
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A company offering many benefits (learn more here: AXA Careers)
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

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