Security Risk & Reporting Manager

Salary

Up to £70,000 dependent on experience

Job Description

We have a new opportunity for a Security, Risk and Reporting Manager to join our Business, Security and Oversight team. This is a pivotal role in the delivery of security assurance activities, management of internal and external audits and supporting the management of security risks from identification through to remediation. 

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 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

 

What you’ll be doing: 

 

• Building yearly roadmaps for the completion of group reporting submissions and external audits
• Liaising with stakeholders to gather the required information related to security risks, control activities, control effectiveness status and remediation plan updates
• Communicating control gaps, deficiencies, risk exposures and changes to the security risk profile to management and second line of defence, as appropriate
• Producing MI and relevant reporting as needed for the different steering groups and committees related to security assurance activities
• Co-ordinating, hosting and managing internal and external audits in an effective, timely, and professional manner
• Supporting the identification, assessment, and monitoring of security risks
• Logging, managing and tracking audit findings through to remediation in conjunction with the relevant control owners
• Supporting internal and external control assurance activities, including liaising with AXA UK&I third party vendors who may support the completion of these

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What you’ll bring: 

 

• Extensive risk and information security experience in a large commercial organisation
• CRISC, CISM, CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or other equivalent professional security qualifications preferred
• Detailed understanding of information security and security risk
• Knowledge of one or more sets of business processes, applications, or key technologies e.g. networks, desktop, mid-range infrastructure, communication technologies
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Understanding of CIS benchmarks is desirable
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, even under pressure
• Flexible approach to work, carrying out other appropriate duties from time to time as required

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer: 

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £70,000 dependent on experience 
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ 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 lauren.standen@axa-insurance.co.uk.  

Who we are: 

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.