Risk Oversight Manager – IT, Data & Operational Resilience (18 Month FTC) in Bournemouth

Join AXA UK Health as a Risk Oversight Manager within our Strategic Risk and Resilience team on an 18 month fixed term contract. You’ll play a key part in shaping our risk and resilience strategy, with a particular focus on technology, data integrity, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. As a senior member of the 1st Line Risk Team, you’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership to identify, assess, and manage risks associated with IT systems, cyber security, data privacy, and emerging digital initiatives. Your proactive approach will help ensure that AXA Health maintains compliance, mitigates potential threats, and enhances its technological capabilities to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This position offers a unique opportunity to partner with executive teams such as UK COO, UK CIO, and UK CISO, providing expert guidance and constructive challenge to strengthen our risk management practices. You’ll work alongside senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and deploy controls that proactively address operational risks, support root cause analysis, and develop effective remediation plans. Although there are no direct reports, you’ll be instrumental in coaching and mentoring colleagues, promoting high standards of professionalism and risk management excellence throughout the organisation.

AXA supports flexible working. You’ll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the implementation of AXA UK's enterprise risk management framework, focusing on information security, data privacy, cyber resilience, and AI-related risks.
• Review and challenge risk assessments related to IT infrastructure, data architectures, and AI models to ensure they reflect current threats and appropriate controls.
• Providing guidance on emerging risks associated with digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data management, including threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with IT, Data, and AI teams to embed robust controls throughout the entire technology lifecycle, from development to deployment and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead initiatives to enhance operational resilience, ensuring critical IT systems and data processes can withstand disruptions and recover swiftly from incidents.
• Partner with technology teams to automate controls, utilising advanced monitoring tools, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and real-time dashboards for proactive risk mitigation.
• Coach business units and technology teams on best practices for data governance, cybersecurity, and AI risk management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide insightful reports and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and AI ethics.

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 expertise in operational, cyber, and data risk management within financial services or healthcare sectors.
• Proven experience in managing risks associated with IT infrastructure, cloud environments, AI/ML models, and data governance.
• A Risk management qualification (IRM Cert / Diploma) and/or information security (CISA, CISM) is desirable but not essential.
• In-depth knowledge of cyber security frameworks, data privacy legislation, and resilience standards.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and automation, and their associated risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and business functions, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and presentations.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £80,000 dependent on experience.
• Discretionary company & performance-based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary).
• Private medical cover.
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave.
• Wellbeing services & resources.
• AXA employee discounts.

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 martin.eels@axa-uk.co.uk.

At AXA Health, we’re passionate about helping our members to put their health first, whether that’s individuals and families, small businesses, or huge corporates. From fast access to diagnosis and treatment, to guidance and tools that can help them manage their health every day, not just when there’s a problem, our members can be confident we’ll guide them, every step of the way.