Overview
At AXA XL we offer more than 30 lines of business across Property, Casualty and Specialty risk, insuring companies with most complex risks across different territories. As we look to the future, our desire is to continue growing to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our clients, of all business types and size. The Energy Transition Technical Advisors key mission is to execute the risk consulting strategy for energy transition. With investment from AXA Group, this exciting growth plan means that we have an opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join us as an Energy Transition Technical Advisor and work closely with the Risk Consulting Energy Transition Leader and the Risk Consulting Technical Centre to develop AXA XLs technical standards for emerging technologies. This will ensure that AXA XL is positioned to offer clients and brokers product and services across key elements of the energy unit, including renewables, new technologies and processes associated with carbon offsetting and global emissions reduction. AXA XLs culture of profitable growth is at the core of our underwriting ethos, and the primary driver of both strategic and day‑to‑day decisions. As an extensive global business, we take pride in teamwork, underwriting excellence, discipline, and the implementation of consistent underwriting and risk consulting standards and practices. We aim to consistently outperform the competition and attract the best talent by being the employer of choice in the markets we operate in.
As the Energy Transition Technical Advisor, you will embody these values and be responsible for the delivery of outstanding risk consulting services to underwriters and clients. This role is considered both a technical and market/customer‑facing position supporting the Global Energy Leader to build an influential market and client profile.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert technical advice on energy transition initiatives and emerging renewable energy technologies to internal teams and clients.
* Collaborate with the technical centre of excellence to update and develop technical rules, standards, and guidelines aligned with industry best practices and international regulations.
* Monitor technological advancements, industry standards, and regulatory developments related to renewable energy and energy transition to enhance risk assessment and underwriting processes.
* Represent the organization at global industry forums, sharing expertise in energy transition and renewable energy sectors.
* Lead the development of technical standards, guidelines, and risk ratings for multiple Lines of Business (LoBs) involved in energy transition projects.
* Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments, including site evaluations, to support underwriting decisions.
* Contribute to risk consulting training initiatives, sharing insights and best practices around renewable energy and energy transition risks.
* Provide technical support to operational teams, mediating complex issues related to international standards and standards compliance.
* Work closely with engineering teams globally to define best practices and innovative approaches for emerging technologies.
* Engage with brokers, clients, and industry stakeholders to discuss risk mitigation strategies, supporting clients decarbonization efforts.
* Support claims teams with industry insights to better understand and manage energy-related losses.
* Occasionally visit client sites to evaluate risks and report findings to underwriting teams.
You will be reporting to the Energy Transition Risk Consulting Leader.
Qualifications
* Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
* Extensive experience in the energy industry, particularly in renewable energy and energy transition technologies.
* Proven ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
* Robust knowledge of international standards, regulations, and industry best practices related to insurance and energy transition technologies.
* Demonstrated experience in risk consulting, technical advisory, or related senior roles.
* Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to represent the organization at global forums.
* A proactive, collaborative mindset willing to innovate and drive change across industries.
EEO & Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. Its about helping one another – and our business – to move forward and succeed.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
* Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
* Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements.
* Enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits.
* Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index.
* Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.
AXA XLs Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security.
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