Job Description

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We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Client Director to join our team and oversee the commercial performance, strategic alignment, and operational delivery for a key strategic collaboration. In this pivotal role, you will manage a diverse portfolio across Individual, SME, and Large Corporate segments, ensuring growth, profitability, and long-term value. Acting as the strategic and commercial lead, you will drive execution against joint objectives while fostering strong alignment with the external counterpart teams. Additionally, you will lead and coordinate a dedicated team of business development, account management, and support staff to ensure the efficient delivery of all distribution-related responsibilities. If you are passionate about building partnerships and delivering exceptional results, we invite you to apply.



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 one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you'll be doing:

Own and drive the growth and profitability of the entire portfolio across all market segments. Deliver against commercial targets for new business acquisition, in-force account growth, and portfolio retention. Analyse performance and trends to proactively manage risks and identify opportunities across the portfolio. Act as the senior day-to-day lead for the strategic relationship with the collaborators leadership and cross-functional teams in the UK. Develop and execute a joint strategic plan that aligns with the regional objectives and market strategy. Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders to ensure mutual alignment and value creation. Lead and align a dedicated internal delivery team, ensuring activities are aligned with needs and executed consistently and compliantly. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support delivery and lead governance and reporting processes, including performance updates to senior leadership.

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:

Demonstrated experience in strategic partner or account management, ideally in Global health insurance, employee benefits, or a regulated financial services environment. Proven success in delivering commercial growth and profitability within a multi-segment distribution model. Strong leadership experience, including oversight of cross-functional teams or matrixed delivery structures. Strategic thinker with excellent planning, execution, and relationship-building skills. Experience working with or managing partners in specified markets and an understanding of regional dynamics. Knowledge of Employee Health Solutions, International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI), or group health products. Familiarity with broker/partner distribution models and long-term strategic alliances. Competency in CRM, reporting, and performance tracking systems (e.g. Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI).

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

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. Annual company & performance-based bonus. Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions). Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary). Private health 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 ruth.tennant@axa-uk.co.uk.



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Who we are:

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA - Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical check up to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East.


Salary: Competitive