M&A Security Lead

Company statement
With over 102 million customers in 56 countries, AXA's strong global franchises and three lines of expertise - Property & Casualty, Life & Savings and Asset Management - provide a distinctive business portfolio. As a company whose business is to protect people, we have a responsibility to leverage our skills, resources and risk expertise to build a stronger and safer society. To achieve our mission, we are committed to redefining the standards of our business so that we truly differentiate ourselves and earn the trust of our key stakeholders. AXA is setting-up a Group Information Security practice in order to reinforce its short-term risk reduction strategy, aligned with AXA strategy & culture and based on the industry standards.
Business unit statement
The position is part of AXA Group Operations in the Group Security division. Our security mission is to ensure that AXA is safe, secure and resilient. Throughout the Group, 1000 security professionals are working daily to protect our customers, employees, operations and brand. Our operating model gathers the three security disciplines Information Security, Operational Resilience, and Physical Security, Health & Safety to anticipate and face threats.
Job purpose
Group Security reinforces the security oversight of all Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures throughout AXA Group by dedicating security specialists to coordinate Group Security operations during all phases of the M&A deals, from the pre-signing to the closure of the Transition Service Agreement. Their mission is to anticipate, identify, and manage potential security risks that might affect our security posture and operational resilience during these transformative/changing processes. This proactive approach ensures that we uphold the highest security standards, protecting our staff, customers and stakeholders alike. The typical duration of an M&A deal, and therefore the time horizon of the Job, is 3 to 5 years. At the beginning of the deal, when anticipation is requested, limited information is available.
In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) M&A Security Lead to join our Security Risks and Assurance team. The M&A Security Leadwill ensure that all transactions are conducted in a secure environment. This position will report to our Red Team Executive Manager within Group Security Division and will be responsible for developing and implementing security strategies for M&A and divestitures activities.
Key responsibilities – accountabilities 

 Conduct security assessments of potential M&A targets to identify security risks and vulnerabilities with the support of the Red Team experts.
 Develop and implement security strategies and plans to mitigate risks associated with M&A and divestiture activities
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security due diligence is completed effectively and efficiently
 Develop and monitor security metrics to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
 Provide technical expertise on security issues to the M&A team
 Provide guidance and recommendations to senior management on the security risks and opportunities associated with M&A transactions.
 Support senior management in the development of corporate security policies and procedures
 Conduct security reviews of third-party vendors and partners.
 Stay current with industry developments and trends related to M&A security

Your Profile

Required soft skills & behavioral competencies
Problem solving
 Recommends solutions relevant to the complexity, scope, risk and magnitude of problem
Interpersonal skills
 Assertiveness, empathy, active listening
 Curiosity
 Oral communication
Leadership
 Creates an environment for developing and fostering leadership excellence
 Effectively communicates the group vision and goals and the benefits in achieving the strategy
 Recognizes potential leaders and provides them with challenging assignments/stretch goals
 Takes calculated risks in decision-making and seeks inputs from the team / stakeholders for the same.
 Creates mechanisms to recognize individual/group contribution & achievements
 Can effectively mentor others to acquire this competency
Strategic Thinking
 Articulates a vision, develops organizational goals and strategies
 Maintains a wider perspective, aligns actions and contributes to the enhancement 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 the trends in the external environment and key differentiators vis-a-vis competition and uses this information to anticipate how these changes would impact the organization
Planning
 Plans up to 2-5 years ahead (particularly when preparing budgets and resource requirements), in accordance with the project/program portfolio to ensure its successful delivery Provides input into planning and prioritization of project activities
 Required to analyze and critically evaluate information as well as formulate plans based on multiple sources of information
 Forward planning required target setting and forecasting trends
 Ability to manage action plans, review progress and make adjustments where required
Decision making
 Advises on decisions regarding strategy, policy, and structures
 Quick to assimilate and integrate new information for informed decision making
 Monitor changes in the operating environment, quick to act upon potential opportunities.
 Able quickly evaluate a situation or issue and take the initiative within limits of authority.
Coaching and Mentoring
 Coaching: The process of assisting individuals to set goals then supports the execution of the goals through establishing strategy and providing feedback, insight and guidance to enable the individual to reach their fullest potential.
 Mentoring: The process in which an experienced colleague is assigned to an inexperienced individual and assists in a training and development or general support role

Qualifications
Education 
 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Overall work experience in the field
 At least 7 years of experience in security management, including experience in M&A security
 Solid knowledge of security frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001 , NIST, GDPR, ITIL and SOX.
 Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or other relevant security certifications are preferred.
 Relevant experience in M&A security, information security, or related fields
Skills / abilities
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills
 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
 Operate comfortably at management level
 Result driven / Delivery oriented
 Fluent in English 

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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