Security Officer Europe

The division

You will join the Group Security division, defining the security standards to be applied by AXA entities, overseeing the overall security posture across the Group and providing centralized services to support entities (Crisis Management, Security Operations Centre, etc.).

Throughout AXA Group, the security community represents composed of 1000 security professionals, working daily to protect our customers, operations, brand and people. To achieve this, we have gathered our three security disciplines : Information Security, Physical Security and Operational Resilience.

Our main missions:

·Monitor the Security Threat Landscape

·Define and oversee Security Standards and Strategy implementation across the Group

·Drive local security objectives with C-Level executive (COO, CIO, CTO, CFO…) of AXA entities

·Ensure the security of Group Operations as an entity

·Provide centralized security services and products to AXA entities

AXA Group Security is divided in 4 main blocks:

·Corporate functions (Group Mandate): Security Advisory and Standards, Security Governance, Security Risk & Assurance, Security Strategy and Awareness

·CyberDefense (Group security services and products provider)

·Group Operations Security (Security of the hosting entity)

·Corporate Chief Security Officers (Oversight of entities’ security): Corporate Centre, European Markets, International Markets

The department / team

The office of the Corporate Chief Security Officer (CCSO) Europe & Health covers AXA entities both 8 countries (UK, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain) in Europe and the Global Health business line. It is responsible to ensure that all the entities within the region keep AXA safe, secure and resilient.

Job purpose

As Security Officer Europe & Health, your main objective is to align the local security operations of the AXA entities under your responsibility with Group standards, to optimize and improve security at both local and regional level, and to represent these entities in Group security working groups and programs.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

·Effectively communicate the group vision and goals and the benefits in achieving the same

·Ensure the local security operating models and policies are aligned with the group standards in Information Security, Operational Resilience, Physical Security and Health & safety

·Ensure implementation of the shared services within the local entities

·Identify risks where group security requirements cannot be fully addressed due to local context, and propose potential solutions

·Look for opportunities where security can be optimized and enhanced at the local level or at the regional level

·Be the voice of the entities in the group security workgroups and programs

·Animate communities of Subject Matter Experts and security governance committees

Your Profile

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

Master's degree in information security or in IT

More than 10 years of experience in security (IT security, risk management or operational resilience)

Experience in an international and multi-cultural environment is an advantage.

Technical skills

Good knowledgeable in security risk & controls frameworks

Knowledge in security technologies (EDR, email security, Cloud security, IAM, …)

Knowledge in Assurance business is an advantage but is not mandatory

Soft skills / transversal skills

Profile

·Fluent in English. Outstanding oral and written communication skills with proven ability to develop and present concise information

·Strong multi-cultural understanding

·Experience with interacting with Directors and all levels of management

·Team player and able to collaborate, influence and guide others

Strategic Thinking

·Maintains a wider perspective, aligns actions and contributes to the enhancement of the overall organizational strategy, including outputs from benchmarking activities and reviews

·Understands and articulates the projected direction of the organization and how changes to it might impact the group

·Is aware of trends in the external environment and key differentiators vis-à-vis competition and uses this information to anticipate how these changes would impact the organization

Communication competencies

·Ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of the organization including senior executives and technical experts

·Ability to identify the right communication vehicle tailored to the subject matter and the audience

·Proven ability to present material to large audiences via conference calls using both speaking and listening skills to manage messages

·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Transversal skills

·Strong analytical skills: analyze and critically evaluate information as well as formulate plans based on multiple sources of information

·Collaborative mind: ability to build collaborative relationships with both local contacts and group program/project stakeholders

·Adaptability: ability to recommends solutions relevant to the complexity, scope, risk and magnitude of situations

·Problem solving: be able to solve complex problems with innovative solutions across small and large organizations

·Influence: facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills to achieve results both a group level and at entity level

·Project management: ability to manage action plans, review progress and make adjustments where required

·Interpersonal skills: assertiveness, empathy, listening oriented, oral communication, persuasive skills

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 with 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 
What We Offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

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