Internship - April 2024 - Risk & Internal Control analyst - (F/M) - Seillons-Source-d'Argens, France - AXA

Description

Whatever their stage of life, we provide over 108 million customers with the products and services they need to progress.

From insurance to personal protection, and savings to wealth management, no matter the need we're always there for them. And we're always there for our employees. In 50 countries, we work hard to inspire pride and a sense of belonging in our people. To provide opportunities that challenge them, inspire them, and reward them. And to create a culture that's open, supportive, and empowering.

Because we know that's the real secret to success – and the best way for us to keep building a better world for both our customers and the talented people who put them first.

Your work environment

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities.

It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices.

The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

Team Presentation

Within AXA SA Risk Management department, the Operational Risks & Internal Control team aims at implementing the second line of defense for all AXA SA activities (Corporate, Financial Holding, Reinsurance) as well as GIE AXA services, coordinating with all key expert functions within GIE.

Our objective is to ensure key operational risks related to these activities are well managed and that related controls to prevent and reduce them are effective.

The team reports ultimately to AXA Group Chief Risk Officer.

Core activities

Within the Operational Risk & Internal Control team, as Risk & Internal Control analyst, you will participate to following activities:

Support Internal Controllers by contributing to 2nd line control activities for providing independent opinion on the design and operating effectiveness of controls set out by the 1st line according to Internal Control Plan.

Monitoring performance of key controls by 1st line managers and support reporting in due time.
Participating to workshops with control and business functions to review controls and monitor the risk mitigating action plans.

Support Operational Risk Manager contributing to Operational Risk processes including risk assessment through workshops with first lines, incident collection and key risk indicators update on a quarterly basis.

This assignment will provide an opportunity to have an overall vision of Corporate Center activities including Reinsurance business and apprehend key risks and controls in these areas.

Your Profile

Technical and professional skills

Current educational curriculum:
Master degree (BAC+5) in Business Administration, specializing in Finance / Risk Management / Audit & Control
Experience in risk management / internal control and proficiency in Solvency II regulation concepts & risk practices, ideally in insurance sector
Knowledge in (re)insurance business, Solvency II regulation and risk modeling is a plus
Project management capacities
Fluent in French
Proficient in English (C1 at least both in writing and speaking)

Soft skills

Proven high reliability, quality and timeliness of deliverables
Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
Organizational skills
Ability to interact with a wide range of correspondents at various levels of management including regulators and auditors
Proficient writing and communicating skills (delivery of presentations, documentations)
Ability to build strong relationships and business partnering

About AXA

Why AXA ? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning

One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide.

As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you ? Then come and change the world with us

About the Entity

The headquarters of the AXA Group is based in Paris - La Défense (Majunga Tower) and brings together the Group's corporate activities.

It is distinguished by its strong international culture.

What We Offer


You will join:
A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet
A company with strong values
A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
A company offering many benefits (learn more here: Reward & Benefits | AXA Group)
A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

The information provided by applicants will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.