Lead Specialist, AI Controls

AI Controls Lead

Gurgaon/Bangalore, India OR Wroclaw, Poland 

AXA XL recognizes AI digital, 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 AXA XL's executive leadership team to maximize benefits and facilitate sustained advantage. Our Innovation, Data & Analytics function (IDA) is focused on driving innovation through optimizing how we leverage data to drive strategy and create a new business model – disrupting the insurance market. This role is for an AI Governance Senior Analyst to centrally execute, maintain, and advise business units on the AI Governance Framework. This function is part of CIDAO, IDA Data Controls function.

What you'll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Support AI Governance Led to establish an AI Governance Framework to centrally execute, maintain and advise business units on AI Governance requirements.
  
• Report scope of AI Framework scales in support of the AI Governance Lead.
  
• Drive AI risk assessments, AI Procedure, and maintenance of the AI inventory.
  
• Maintain AXA XL AI Governance Framework in support of AXA XL AI solution development.
  
• Support AI Governance Lead and AI Compliance Officer in driving AI governance via AI Working Group / Governance Committee.
  
• Support AI Governance Lead for driving efficiency across governance processes with the aim of rationalizing governance requirements, reducing overhead, and improving time for delivery.
  
• Coordination across use case owners: Product Owners, Data Scientists, Information Security, DPO, 3rd Party Assurance, Procurement, Legal, Architecture, Risk.
  
• Support ongoing evolution of AXA XL AI Policy with alignment and implementation of AI governance controls.
  
• Support introduction of new governance requirements where required by external regulation or internal requirements from AXA Group.
  
• Maintain reporting of AI Inventory in support of AXA XL governance KPIs & metrics.
  
• Engagement with Product Owners to conduct AI definitions, AI risk tiering and lower-level AI Risk Assessment support.
  
• Advise on the application and testing of AI controls.
  
• Supporting the maintenance of AI governance artefacts and AI Inventory.
  
• You will partner with stakeholders from Global Technology, Risk Management, Data Protection, and Information Security to ensure IDA AI products and processes are compliant, resilient and audit ready.
  
• Support and contribute to AI KPIs / KRIs that will support AXA XL strategic goals.
  
• Instill a customer-first culture, serving business stakeholders while balancing process improvements.
  
• You will be an effective communicator with presentation and negotiation skills to ensure that key stakeholders have a clear understanding of risks to ensure appropriate prioritizing and funding.

You will report to AI Governance Lead.

What you will BRING

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• A passion for understanding AI development, adoption and governance.
  
• Knowledge of the evolving regulatory AI requirements is a prerequisite for this role, this includes solid understanding of the guiding principles of ethical and responsible AI.
  
• Deep understanding of Data Privacy Regulations such as GDPR and the interplay with AI Governance.
  
• Data Governance experience is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies and the evolving AI capabilities.  
  
• Experience in technology space, with a passion to optimize process performance to delivery business value. i.e., someone who understands that technology needs processes to be effective. 
  
• Understanding of Risk Mitigation plan and tracking the progress to report to appropriate stakeholders.
  
• Requires the ability to 'connect the dots' to optimize delivery.
• Experience of project management, analytical skills & continuous improvement frameworks.
  

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of commercial lines insurance would be an advantage.
  
• Knowledge of 3 Lines of Defense Governance. 
  
• 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.

Who WE are

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.

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What we OFFER

Inclusion

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and 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   AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

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 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: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – 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. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. 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. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. 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.

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