Access Rights Senior Manager - Data Controls

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Access Rights Manager - Data Controls

London, UK

AXA XL recognizes data and information as critical business assets, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. This data should be high quality and actionable, enabling the AXA XL executive leadership team to maximize benefits and facilitate sustained enterprise advantage.

Our Innovation, Data & Analytics team (IDA) is focused on driving innovation by optimizing how we leverage data to drive strategy and create a new business model - disrupting the insurance market.

As Axiom Access Rights Manager you will be in a key position, reporting into the Division Lead - Data Controls, and will operate in a matrix organization across the IDA, Global Technology, InfoSec, DPO and other control functions with responsibility for ARM / Attribute-based Access Controls (ABAC) into Axiom (AXA XL's strategic analytics platform) .

You will lead a small team of direct reports and by example demonstrate your own experience, knowledge, and determination to complete tasks and to improve the maturity and effectiveness of the team.

You will ensure a 'data-by-design' approach to capture customer data protection requirements, and work with colleagues to implement actionable data specifications. Success in the role will require proactive data enablement for IDA teams while protecting customer data assets in accordance with regulatory requirements - essentially you will deploy the principle of least privilege across Axiom.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Working as part of IDA Data Controls team you will create an Access Rights Management governance function for existing business and privileged users, and looking ahead, will be central to the plans to roll-out access for external clients into Axiom.
• You will have expert experience of assessing end-to-end business requirements, reviewing 'as-is' current state capabilities and will define a prioritized road map of 'to-be' requirements and actions.
• You will play a central role in the definition and execution of a project to enable client access to reporting and policy data processed in Axiom. You will assess existing infrastructure and applications, and work with Global Tech, Information Security, and IDA teams stakeholders on a multi-year strategic delivery plan.
• This role will operate transversally across all business functions, data teams, compliance functions and GT services. Therefore, a highly knowledgeable and seasoned person is required to support this business transformation program.
• You will need strong presentation skills, in written format and ability to manage extended team meetings in person and via Teams / video conference, in today's hybrid / multilocation working environment.
• As a subject matter expert and, and 'go-to' person for Access Rights Management across a range of initiatives in IDA, you will have the opportunity to manage stakeholder relationships at a C-Suite level.

SHARE your talent

SHARE your talent

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Principal level experience in technology space, specifically for end-user client access management entitlement services.
• Has a passion to optimize process performance to delivery business value. i.e. someone who understands that technology need effective processes.
• Expert knowledge of NIST, TOGAF, ITIL, ISO 27k, GDPR, CIFIUS is a prerequisite for this role.
• Expert knowledge of Cloud technologies. With proven experience leading in cloud environment.
• Proven experience building effective data strategy during cloud migration period.
• Proven business acumen essential, with knowledge of commercial lines insurance an advantage.
• Experience of the '3 Lines of Defence' governance model.
• Leading knowledge of IT security best practices for Identity and Access Management, User Access Recertification, and external client entitlement services to meet the 'rule of least privilege'.
• Well-established experience in project management, analytical skills & continuous improvement. You will be a 'completer-finisher' tracking progress and engage key stakeholders through to completion of the task.
• Requires a combination of strategic thinking and ability to 'connect the dots' to optimize delivery.
• A minimum of a Bachelor or Master's degree in a relevant discipline, or relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience, leading large-scale projects, programs, and the hands-on experience of managing a small team of direct reports.
• You understand the importance of data and have a passion to be part of a strategic data team. You will demonstrate ability to effectively communicate to senior stakeholders with excellent presentation, communication (in person & written format), and relationship building skills.
• You will bring a collaborative spirit, 'can-do' attitude, and a customer-first mindset.

FIND your future

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

Inclusion & Diversity

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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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.

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: Resilient ecosystems are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature 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. 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. 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