Cyber Risk Consultant
Madrid, Spain
At AXA XL, we offer more than 30 lines of business across Property, Casualty and Specialty risk, insuring companies with most complex risks across different territories. As we look to the future our desire is to continue growing to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our clients, of all business types and size. A key initiative to help us achieve this aim is to build a compelling Cyber Risk Consulting proposition across AXA XL and AXA Group. This will enable us to enhance our existing product and service expertise with new experience and skills to support our clients on their cyber risk management journey.
With investment from AXA Group, this exciting growth plan means that we have an opportunity for an experienced Cyber Risk Consultant to join us and work closely with the Global Head of Cyber Consulting to develop AXA XL’s global Cyber underwriting and consulting services proposition. This strategy will ensure that AXA XL is positioned to offer clients and brokers product and services across key elements of the cyber including:
* Leading the development and implementation of an integrated Cyber Security Risk Management Services Methodology ensuring a consistent approach to managing cyber security risks is adopted across the business
* Promote a positive cyber security risk culture with clients and ensure underwriters understand client risk profiles
* Provide thought leadership, oversight and subject matter expertise for identifying, assessing, treating and reporting Cyber Security Risks across all Sectors in the business detailed knowledge of assets and systems
AXA XL’s culture of profitable growth is at the core of our underwriting ethos, and the primary driver of both strategic and day-to-day decisions. As an extensive global business, we take pride in teamwork, underwriting excellence, discipline, and the implementation of consistent underwriting and risk consulting standards and practices. We aim to consistently outperform the competition and attract the best talent by being the employer of choice in the markets we operate in.
As a Senior Cyber Services Risk Advisor, you will embody these values and be responsible for the delivery of outstanding risk consulting services to underwriters and clients. This role is considered both a technical and market/customer-facing position supporting the Global Cyber Risk Consulting leader to build a strong market and client profile.
What you’ll be DOING
What will your essential responsibilities include?
As a Cyber Risk Consultant, you will support the development of our Cyber Risk Consulting proposition and assist in enhancing our brand and capabilities. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting in advising Underwriters on industry-specific risks and supporting clients in implementing their cyber risk reduction strategies.
* Helping to build a set of cyber services aimed at helping clients understand, manage, and mitigate their risks.
* Supporting the design and implementation of customized risk management frameworks tailored to client needs.
* Learning to define risk management processes and guidelines, contributing to the overall framework.
* Collaborating with senior team members to develop risk analysis methodologies, focusing on identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks.
* Adapting risk analysis approaches to meet the specific needs of clients based on factors such as industry and size.
* Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in response to changing client needs and circumstances.
* Engaging with underwriters, brokers, and clients to discuss risk consulting solutions aimed at improving risk profiles.
* Visiting and interacting with clients to evaluate location and industry-specific risks, reporting findings to the team.
* Ensuring compliance with technical rules and guidelines while learning best practices.
* Sharing knowledge and insights with colleagues interested in cyber risk mitigation.
* Supporting the local claims team by providing insights into industry knowledge.
* Collaborating with AXA’s Cyber Centre of Excellence to share insights into industry trends and emerging issues.
You will be reporting to the Head of Cyber Risk Consulting.
What you will BRING
We’re looking for someone who has the following abilities and skills:
* Master degree in Cyber Security. Understanding of frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CISM, CISSP or Cyber Essentials+ is highly evaluated.
* Experience in Cyber Security roles and/or Information Technology sector or relevant fields, understanding of regulations, policies, and procedures in a cyber-security context. Some experience or coursework related to risk management, particularly in Cyber Security
* Familiarity with cyber insurance concepts will be a plus.
* Fluency in English and Spanish (Italian will be a plus)
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment and support various stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders, technical IT people, Underwriters and clients
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to create clear and engaging presentations.
* Ability to work independently while being a great team player.
* Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 20%).
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.
Learn more at axaxl.com
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 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.
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