About AXA:
AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.
Job overview:
We’re seeking a proactive Senior Sustainability Manager to support AXA UK’s sustainability strategy. You’ll provide expert guidance on risks, regulation, and industry trends, working across risk, finance, underwriting, and strategy teams. You’ll lead the Prudential Regulation Authority SS5/25 (PRA) project to embed climate risks into governance, and support external benchmarking and disclosures. This role offers the chance to influence strategic initiatives and help position AXA UK as a sustainability leader.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead delivery of AXA UK’s PRA SS5/25 implementation and embed climate risks into risk management and governance.
- Coordinate regulatory engagement, tracking, and senior stakeholder updates on sustainability and risk issues.
- Support climate scenario analysis, translating outputs into actionable insights.
- Monitor emerging sustainability regulation and industry developments, advising on impacts and opportunities.
- Conduct external benchmarking and horizon scanning to drive continuous improvement.
- Assist with regulatory disclosures.
- Contribute to strategic projects, governance, and operational initiatives beyond regulation.
- Support the implementation and development of AXA UK’s sustainability strategy and assist customer facing teams with related enquiries.
Work arrangements:
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
Your skills & experience:
- Experience in sustainability, climate risk or regulatory roles within financial services or another regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of climate and sustainability related regulatory developments, experience with regulatory implementation plans, including PRA climate risk expectations.
- Previous experience delivering complex cross-functional projects and coordinating activity across multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Business strategy and risk management expertise beyond regulatory compliance.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
How to apply:
To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to adi.stapletonberry@axa-uk.co.uk.
We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.
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