AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Governance Manager is a role supporting the management committee structure of the two key regulated AXA XL companies in the UK, including a large Lloyd’s managing agency. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the efficient management of the UK entities, as well as advising senior management and other stakeholders on corporate governance processes and best practice.
The role will have a first line report to the Governance Manager, UK & Lloyd’s, with a second line report to the Chief of Staff, CFO UK & Lloyd’s. The role will be based in London.
What you’ll be doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- To support the efficient and effective operation of the management committee level of the governance framework of AXA XL’s two key regulated insurance companies (AXA XL Underwriting Agencies (‘AXUAL’) and AXA XL Insurance Company UK Limited (AXICL UK’) in the UK, with a particular focus on supporting Finance governance reporting and associated committees.
This role requires working closely with the Governance Manager and liaising with senior stakeholders with the following responsibilities:
Committee governance
- Act as Committee Secretary for the following AXUAL and AXICL UK legal entities: Reinsurance Review Committee, Regulatory Reporting and Approvals Committee, and other committees as required from time to time;
- Assist in the implementation and embedding of the corporate governance framework, including: meeting coordination; agenda setting; annual planning; meeting sequencing; production of committee packs; tracking actions; facilitating reviews and approvals; and, preparing high‑quality minutes
- Support the effective operation of committees by ensuring efficient information flows and appropriate escalation of matters which arise through the governance framework as appropriate
- Monitor key business items and coordinate escalation through the management committee governance structure to the Board and its committees where required.
- Maintain core governance records, including terms of reference, committee membership, minutes, action logs, and escalation documentation across the executive committee governance framework.
- Contribute and support working groups to support oversight, delivery of required actions, and alignment with formal governance processes.
- Provide support to the Company Secretarial team on corporate governance matters and assist with ad‑hoc and special projects as needed.
Finance governance and reporting
- Driving governance and project oversight for financial reporting related matters and processes within the UK & Lloyd’s Finance team’s responsibility, including preparing and maintaining project reporting documentation, action management, communicating progress, risks, implications, and escalation requirements
- Provide support to the UK & Lloyd’s Finance team in their delivery of financial reports for committees and other statutory and regulatory reporting (FCA, PRA, Lloyd’s).
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Background in corporate governance with proven experience as a governance professional or company secretary / part qualified company secretary preferred
- Knowledge of UK company law in general and particularly the Companies Act 2006 preferred
- Previous financial services sector experience preferred
- Proven minute writing skills, preferably gained within financial services.
- Interpersonal Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment.
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative whilst being part of a wider team.
- Ability to prioritise conflicting needs, progress matters expeditiously and follow through on projects to successful completion.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with good decision-making capabilities.
- Prior experience of the Lloyd’s market desirable, but not essential.
- A relevant degree and/or Corporate Governance Institute qualified or part qualified
What we offer
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. That’s 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. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
- 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
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
AXA XL’s 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. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.
Who we are
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
