Internal Control Framework Lead

EMILIO VARGAS, 6, MADRID, ES, 28043
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
12424
GO_SP_4-
Pierre Louis BULTE
26/11/2025

Job Description

Join a dynamic team overseeing global Internal Control processes! Drive compliance, build strong partnerships, execute testing plans, and ensure operational excellence. Be a key player in safeguarding our organization and enhancing control frameworks worldwide.

About the job

Main missions
Your responsibilities include:
Coordinate the global processes for IC team to ensure compliance with IC controls: Group Standards, IC Policy and Manual including applicable Methodology, Macro Process review, Test Plan build, Annual Opinion and reporting to various governance bodies.

Build and maintain relationship with 1st lines to elaborate detailed test plan, bring support over operational actions related to Internal Control and definition of framework within each department under his/her responsibility.

Execute testing plan: organize and manage interviews, request and review evidence, document findings following the methodology and report opinions through testing templates and global tool.

Identify, analyze and report deficiencies that may arise during the testing phase.

Ensure relationships with partners for IC and IFC activities for non-IT topics: ensure relationship with Group and delivery of expected reports, liaise with external auditors upon requests on GO scope.

Expected skills & experience
We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

+5 years of audit, internal control testing or compliance functions
Strong knowledge of Finance and/or Compliance related activities and controls
Strong knowledge of audit methodology

Skills & Competencies

Fluent written and spoken English
Demonstrate rigor, high quality of deliverables and respect of deadlines
Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders including managers and external auditors
Appetence to work within an international and intercultural environment
Communication and presentation skills
Autonomy in daily work organization

Where will you be in the organization?
The division

You will join the General Secretary & Risk division, which regroups the transversal and control functions (Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, Risk Management, Internal Control and Audit Remediation). Those activities intend to support and secure AXA Group Operations (hereafter “AXA GO”) strategic orientations by defining, implementing and monitoring, compliance of the activities operated by AXA GO with AXA Group standards and regulatory requirements across geographies.

Our missions:
Support GO and Group Corporate functions hosted within AXA GO (e.g. contract negotiations with Group Procurement, M&A activities with Group/GO Finance, etc)
Position AXA GO as a safe and reliable partner for AXA entities by providing expertise for Group IT products and services delivered to AXA entities worldwide (Risk & Data Privacy by design principles)
Deploy a consistent risk management framework across AXA GO ensuring adequate risk identification, risk assessment and risk response strategy (Internal Control, Audit Remediation, Insurance coverages) in alignment with the AXA GO risk appetite
Drive the balance between risk and value delivery to foster better decision making by Senior Management
Guarantee and develop a strong Risk Culture at all levels of the organization

The division is composed of several departments with respective accountabilities:
Legal
Compliance & Data Privacy
Risk & Control
Audit Remediation & Transversal Services for the General Secretary & Risk division

What we offer
We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

About the entity
AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.
We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.
We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:
State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities
About AXA
As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.