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Governance Executive

£34000

AXA UK plc, Ipswich

  • Full time
  • Contract

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Posted 6 days ago, 12 Feb

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Governance Executive

£34000

AXA UK plc, Ipswich

  • Remote working
  • Full time
  • Contract

Posted 6 days ago, 12 Feb

Job ref: 6042fd4470364a0aa590f88318d7d16b

Full Job Description

As increased regulation sets higher and clearer standards of consumer protection across the Insurance industry, it requires all firms to put their customers' needs first. The FCA's Consumer Duty directive has set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection. As a Governance Executive you'll play a crucial role for AXA in supporting the Retail Intermediary business on a broad range of regulatory activity across governance, compliance, and conduct. The core purpose of the role is to focus on ensuring we meet our regulatory obligations, ensuring the AXA Retail Intermediary business meets all standards required for internal and external governing bodies, minimises loss and delivers desired customer outcomes. You'll also cover a wider range of governance activity and broker oversight requirements across our intermediary trading and distribution teams. 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 our Ipswich or London office, visiting clients or attending industry events. What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the delivery of AXA Retail intermediary Consumer Duty regulatory responsibilities, including analysing Broker MI and communicating with and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Taking accountability for record keeping and reporting on Retail Intermediary performance against all required FCA Consumer Duty and associated regulatory expectations.
  • Detailed assessments of the oversight and processes of our brokers and software houses, determining Consumer Duty gaps and administering the associated record keeping and tracking.
  • Implementing improvements to broker governance frameworks, which will ensure more robust oversight of customer outcomes.
  • Keeping records of intermediary broker and software house contracts, driving amendments in line with future governance requirements, where required.
  • Driving the wider compliance agenda with all internal and external regulations across the
  • Intermediary business and teams including GIPP, Fair Value Assessments, VIDC, Consumer Duty and other required policies.
  • Audit action tracking process and the business teams through audit activity, including independent/thematic reviews and ensuring that records are regularly updated and adapted for presentation to different stakeholders.
  • Working closely with Governance Executives and 1st and 2nd line Risk & Governance teams to ensure the business is fully compliant and tracks & monitors required actions., We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.
  • You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
  • You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
  • As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support. Screening & Conduct As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do? Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.How do I get feedback on my interview? Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.How can I prepare for my interview? We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.

  • Broad knowledge within Financial Services sector, preferable Personal Lines Intermediary market environment knowledge.
  • Clear understanding of legislation and regulation applied to the Financial Services industry, particularly in relation to the end consumer.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and ability to learn and adapt new requirements.
  • Experience of managing and supporting risk, control and compliance within a diverse operating environment.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Strong oral/written communication skills, analytical skills and the ability to interpret data.
  • Experience in liaising with trading teams and senior management
  • Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
  • As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

    AXA Retail helps people live the life they love, knowing we've got their back, at home and on the road. Our people are vital to us becoming more digital, faster and easier to access. We're a dynamic team of experts completely committed to making sure our customers 'get back to the good stuff' when the unexpected happens., At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we're committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential., At AXA we're committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. You're encouraged to report, in good faith, any concerns of behaviour or processes believed to be inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. Should you wish to report any concerns, you can do this through by sending an email to speak-up@axa.com, AXA's dedicated hotline. This service is managed by an independent investigation team. Please note that this email address is not for dealing with job or application related queries. Read more

    This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years. 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 £34,000 dependent on experience
  • Annual company & performance-based bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
  • Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
  • 25 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, When will I hear back from you after my interview?
  • We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role? You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.Yay! I've got the role, what's next? We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.Do you do any background checks? Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer. Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.
  • Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
  • What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.
  • If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.What benefits or perks do you offer? At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car? This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.
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