Head of AML Program Controls & Oversight

Lets talk about you:

Take a look at this handy list to help you decide if youve got the right skills and experience for this role. Were looking for someone with:

Background and experience:

• 12 to 15 years of operational experience in a large international multiline insurer including global programs although banking or asset management experience will also be considered.

Technical and professional skills:

• Knowledge of AML and targeted sanctions regulations
• Knowledge of insurance and banking management processes
• Ability to design implement and operate AML and targeted sanction processes
• Ability to apply critical and creative thinking to solve problem and innovate
• Ability to tackle complex topics in a simple and clear way
• Ability to interact effectively with good technical knowledge and the ability to support value add processes that are meaningful for businesses
• Ability to challenge and to influence and federate across departments/ the Group Demonstrated success in managing large teams remotely while fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Fluent written and spoken English and French.

Soft skills and competencies:

• Ability to navigate complex stakeholders management and organizational complexity
• Ability to interact with senior management and multiple stakeholders including regulators
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to influence stakeholders
• Demonstrate high reliability quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Confident individual with good communication skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience in multicultural context and appetence to work within an international and intercultural environment
• Proficient writing and delivery of presentations documentations
• Organisational skills with ability to deal with high volume and highly complex workload
• Courage to challenge and be challenged and integrity trustworthiness key as dealing with confidential information on a regular basis
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources management business experts control function representatives

Your work environment:

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Groups global strategy the application of its standards the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities) which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

Within the Group you will join the AXA Group Compliance department that own Group Standards Polices on Compliance including Anti Money Laundering Anti Bribery & Corruption Data Privacy Conduct and International Sanctions.

Within this Department you will be part of the AXA Group AML team working directly for the Group AML Officer owning AML Control Oversight providing advice and support on the implementation of effective AML and targeted sanctions compliance programs across AXA entities worldwide to meet international and local regulatory requirements.

Your job and daily missions:

Leadership and Strategy

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of effective AML systems and controls across the AXA Group providing operational and strategic recommendations for continuous improvement to management.
• Lead the global AML Technical Review program covering all AML regulated entities identifying compliance gaps assisting in the development of processes to remediate gaps improve processes and track actions to close identified gaps.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of the Group AML compliance framework ensuring alignment with Group AML objectives.
• Share expertise with other Group departments to contribute to the evolution of Group processes and to the implementation of the AML strategy.

Operational excellence

• Lead the development improvement and consistent execution of the group wide AML management information program including the provision of accurate timely management information metrics / reports to the Group AMLO and local AMLOs.
• Use data analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and support the implementation of ongoing testing programs.
• Oversea and facilitate the implementation of improvements identified in second line reviews and the wider AML monitoring program.
• Support the development on the Internal Control Framework on AML matters as appropriate.
• Act as the primary Group AML monitoring point of contact for the Group control functions of Group Internal Control and Group Internal Audit:
• Facilitate preparation of AML audits via the provision of appropriate information to Group AML information to Group Internal Audit.
• Own the development of the Internal Control Framework on AML matters via the Group AML library of controls mandatory AML controls and reporting.
• Lead the use of technology to enhance the AML monitoring framework reporting and execution.
• Act as the primary Group AML monitoring point of contact for the Global External Audits on name screening including the coordination with the various QA teams based across many countries and leading the preparation of monthly dashboards.
• Ensure that where required issues are escalated appropriately.
• Own develop and keep up to date relevant Group AML control procedures and other Group guidelines.
• Where appropriate act as an escalation point for AXA entities on Group AML matters.
• Engage with AXA Group and internal / external stakeholders on Group AML matters as appropriate.

Team Management

• Lead and direct a high performing team of 12 FTE:
  • 11 FTE QA team in the Group Compliance Centre of Excellence Bangalore India
  • 1 FTE AML Analyst in Group AML Paris France
• Fostering Collaboration innovation and professional growth
• Work with Group teams entities and foster collaboration across the Group to ensure a consistent application of the AML Standard and Policy.
• The role interfaces AXA AML Officers and their team members across AXAs businesses together with AXA Group controls functions.

The headquarters of the AXA Group is based in Paris and brings together the Groups corporate activities. It is distinguished by its strong international culture.

Why AXA Every day we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning !

One of the worlds leading insurers in the protection of property people and assets AXA is 145000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you Then come and change the world with us !

You will join:

• A responsible company towards people including its employees and customers and towards the planet
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A company offering many benefits (learn more here: Reward & Benefits AXA Group)
• A flexible company allowing hybrid work in the office and from home.

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