Description
We’re recruiting for a Schemes and Delegated Authority Controls Lead in our Schemes and Delegated Authorities team. Working directly with the SDA (Schemes and Delegated Authority) leadership team, you’ll oversee the controls environment across underwriting, operations, conduct, and distribution. You’ll collaborate with SDA teams, the Commercial First Line Risk team, and take accountability for risk management and controls. In this role, you’ll support compliance with the AXA UK Risk Framework and policies, fostering AXA’s values and SDA culture.
At AXA, we promote flexible working, allowing our employees to balance home and office work effectively. You’ll work at least 40% remotely, with a transition to majority remote work from September 2025, including visits to offices in Leeds, Ipswich, Gloucester, Bolton, or external industry events.
What you’ll be doing:
* Owning the SDA control environment and supporting the implementation of the AXA Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF).
* Managing product governance and documentation controls within SDA, leading the SDA Technical Product team, and ensuring operational excellence.
* Maintaining documentation version controls and overseeing controls related to Underwriting and Risk Frameworks.
* Supporting the Product Approval Process (PAP) and managing Delegated Authority oversight across third-party platforms (DART and 3RM).
* Coordinating stakeholders for PAP completion, onboarding Delegated Authorities, and conducting annual reviews and MI analysis.
* Managing SDA contracts in collaboration with legal teams to ensure legal and risk compliance.
* Supporting DA Relationship Managers and maintaining contract positions within risk appetite thresholds.
What you’ll bring:
* Ability to communicate risk concepts clearly and influence a risk-aware, customer-focused culture.
* Proficiency in data analysis and presentation to inform decision-making.
* Experience in leading teams, coaching, and developing staff in risk roles.
* Knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements, especially in operational and insurance risk.
* Understanding of governance structures and adherence to risk frameworks.
* Pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with a commercial outlook.
* Comfort with data management and control processes.
Applicants must be eligible and authorized to work in the UK.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary and performance bonus
* Contributory pension (up to 12%)
* Life Assurance (up to 10x salary)
* 28 days leave plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days
* Employee discounts and wellbeing resources
To apply, click ‘apply for this job’ and submit your CV. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. For reasonable adjustments, contact tanzeela.mehjabeen@axa-insurance.co.uk.
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Who we are:
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