Job Description

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Principal Specialist - AI Governance

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London, UKThis advert will close: 28/11/2025

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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AI Governance Framework Implementation:

Demonstrate expertise in developing, executing, and maintaining AI governance standards, providing strategic advice to business units on compliance and best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation:

Exhibit effective facilitation skills by establishing governance forums, leading stakeholder meetings, documenting outcomes, and tracking action items to ensure timely resolution.

Reporting & Communication:

Effectively communicate scope and scale of AI governance initiatives through comprehensive reporting aligned with organisational support structures.

Risk Management & Assessment:

Lead AI risk assessments, develop AI procedures, and maintain an up-to-date AI inventory to identify and mitigate potential AI-related risks.

Framework Maintenance & Support:

Ensure ongoing compliance and alignment of AI governance frameworks with AI solution development processes, supporting continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with diverse teams including Product Owners, Data Scientists, Security, Legal, Procurement, and Risk Management to coordinate AI governance efforts.

Policy & Regulatory Compliance:

Support the evolution of AI policies by integrating new governance controls driven by regulatory changes or internal standards.

Data & Reporting Analytics:

Maintain accurate AI inventories and generate reports to track AI governance KPIs and metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making.

AI Risk & Control Advisory:

Provide guidance on AI risk tiering, risk definitions, and the application and testing of AI controls to ensure effective risk mitigation.

Artefacts & Documentation Management:

Maintain comprehensive governance artefacts and AI inventories, ensuring documentation supports audit readiness and compliance.

Stakeholder Partnership & Compliance:

Partner with teams across Technology, Risk, Data Protection, and Security to ensure AI products meet compliance, resilience, and audit standards.

Performance Metrics & Strategic Support:

Contribute to the development of AI KPIs/KRIs that align with and support AXA XL strategic objectives.

Customer-Centric Approach:

Promote a customer-first mindset by balancing process improvements with stakeholder needs and organisational goals.

Communication & Negotiation:

Utilise effective presentation and negotiation skills to communicate risks effectively, facilitating stakeholder understanding, prioritisation, and resource allocation.

This role will report to AI Governance Lead.

What

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At AXA XL, we view individuals holistically through their People, Business, and Technical Skills. We're interested in what you bring, how you think, and your potential for growth. We value diverse perspectives, recognising that each person contributes uniquely to our team's success.

We welcome candidates with relevant education and experience in a related field, as well as those with diverse educational backgrounds or equivalent experience.

Here are some of the key skills important for the role:

PEOPLE Skills

Customer Centricity

+ Promoting a customer-first mindset by balancing process improvements with stakeholder needs and organisational goals.
+ Partnering with teams across Technology, Risk, Data Protection, and Security to ensure AI products meet compliance, resilience, and audit standards.

Strategic Solutioning

+ Developing and maintaining AI governance frameworks to support AI solution development.
+ Supporting the evolution of AI policies by integrating new governance controls driven by regulatory or internal standards.

Resilience

+ Leading AI risk assessments and developing procedures to identify and mitigate AI-related risks.
+ Ensuring ongoing compliance and alignment of AI frameworks with organizational standards, promoting resilience in AI operations.

Growth Mindset

+ Supporting the ongoing evolution of AI governance, policies, and controls in response to external regulatory changes and internal requirements.
+ Contributing to the development of AI KPIs/KRIs to support strategic growth and continuous improvement.

Influencing

+ Facilitating stakeholder meetings, presenting risks, and negotiating to ensure alignment and appropriate prioritization.
+ Advising on AI controls, risk tiering, and governance approaches to influence decision-making and resource allocation.

Performance Excellence

+ Maintaining comprehensive governance artefacts, AI inventories, and reports to ensure audit readiness and continuous improvement in governance processes.
+ Driving efficiency across governance processes to reduce overhead and improve delivery times.

BUSINESS Skills

Business & Insurance Acumen

+ Understanding the implications of AI governance within the broader business and insurance context. + Supporting compliance with internal and external regulations affecting AI solutions.

Project Planning

+ Establishing governance forums, managing stakeholder meetings, tracking actions, and ensuring the timely resolution of governance activities. + Coordinating across various teams to ensure AI governance initiatives are delivered effectively.

Stakeholder Management

+ Building established relationships with Product Owners, Data Scientists, Legal, Procurement, Risk, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration. + Partnering with stakeholders to conduct AI definitions, risk assessments, and ensure governance controls are applied effectively.

Technical Skills

Core Technical Skills:

Data Governance & Controls:

Proven expertise in data governance frameworks, controls, and practices to ensure data quality, privacy, and compliance.

Agile Methodologies:

Practical knowledge of Agile frameworks and practices to facilitate flexible and efficient project delivery.

Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR):

Deep understanding of GDPR and other relevant data privacy laws, including how they impact AI governance and data handling.

Cloud Technologies & AI Capabilities:

Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their AI/ML offerings, understanding how these support AI development and deployment.

Risk Mitigation & Tracking:

Ability to develop and monitor risk mitigation plans, report on progress, and ensure risks are managed effectively.

Understanding of AI Development & Adoption:

Passionate about AI lifecycle, including development, deployment, ethical considerations, and responsible AI practices.

Process Optimisation in Tech:

Experience in leveraging technology to improve operational processes, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of business value.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement:

Skilled in managing projects, applying analytical skills, and utilising continuous improvement frameworks to enhance processes and outcomes.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Commercial Lines Insurance:

Understanding of insurance products, especially within commercial lines, to contextualise AI applications.

3 Lines of Defence Governance:

Familiarity with risk management and control frameworks, ensuring effective governance and accountability.

Strategic Data Team Collaboration:

Demonstrated ability to work within strategic data teams, emphasising data quality, integrity, and strategic value.

What

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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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. 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 2023-26 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.


For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

Who

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are

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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.



Learn more at axaxl.com