Product Security Officer

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.

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

Job position pitch

Where will you be in the organization?

The division

You will join the Group Security division, defining the security standards to be applied by AXA entities, overseeing the overall security posture across the Group and providing centralized services to support entities (Crisis Management, Security Operations Centre, etc.).

Throughout AXA Group, the security community represents composed of 1000 security professionals, working daily to protect our customers, operations, brand and people. To achieve this, we have gathered our three security disciplines: Information Security, Physical Security and Operational Resilience.

Our main missions:

• Monitor the Security Threat Landscape
• Define and oversee Security Standards and Strategy implementation across the Group
• Drive local security objectives with C-Level executive (COO, CIO, CTO, CFO…) of AXA entities
• Ensure the security of Group Operations as an entity
• Provide centralized security services and products to AXA entities

AXA Group Security is divided in 4 main blocks :

• Corporate functions (Group Mandate) : Security Advisory and Standards, Security Governance, Security Risk & Assurance, Security Strategy and Awareness
• CyberDefense (Group security services and products provider)
• Group Operations Security (Security of the hosting entity)

Corporate Chief Security Officers (Oversight of entities' security) : Corporate Centre, European Markets, International Markets

About the job

Job purpose

Ensure the security of AXA GO products throughout their lifecycle by embedding robust security practices into product governance and aligning with overall product strategy. Act as a key advisor to senior management (CIO, CTO, CSO/CISO, CRO) on security matters.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

• Oversee security posture of GO products across their lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Group Security Instructions and GO Security Policies.
• Standardize security governance across the GO product catalog.
• Escalate security risks beyond appetite and represent GO Security in risk committees.
• Maintain reporting on security posture and elevate issues as needed.
• Drive remediation of audit findings for assigned products.
• Implement the Security Assurance Framework in GO products.
• Coordinate security activities across GO Security teams to align with product strategy.
• Manage security exceptions for products in scope.
• Advise senior management on information risk, cybersecurity, privacy, IAM, architecture, and related topics.

Expected skills & experience

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

Experience

• University degree in security or related fields; postgraduate degree (MBA) is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in security roles (CISO/CSO or similar) within international organizations.
• Experience in product-oriented environments.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Technical skills

• Expertise in Information Security Governance and Strategy.
• Expertise on IAM solutions, Identity Process , Active Directories and associated security governance
• Strong knowledge of security for Public Cloud and On-Prem technologies.
• Understanding of assurance and implementation-level controls.
• Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, PMI-RMP) are an asset.
• Knowledge of security program/project management and audit processes.
• Awareness of AI-specific security controls is a plus.

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex situations, work independently, and prioritize tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• Capacity to lead committees and defend security objectives.
• Long-term planning (2-5 years) for resource and budget needs.
• Decision-making and problem-solving within authority limits.
• Fluency in English (including security terminology).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to exchange with AXA GO Management, products stakeholders and OpCos representatives.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Team spirit and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Ability to animate steering committees and defend Group Operations Security objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to plan up to 2-5 years ahead to ensure the successful delivery of outputs, particularly when preparing budget or resources requirements.
• Ability to prioritize activities and to manage action plans, review progress and adjust where required.
• Ability to weigh things up quickly and take the initiative within limits of authority.
• Ability to recommend solutions relevant to the complexity, scope, risk, and magnitude of problems impacting the service level.
• Fluency in English is a necessity (including Information Security English).

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.