Head of Insurance Architecture
Technology Office, Global Technology
London (UK); Stamford (US); Hartford (US)
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The Head of Insurance Architecture is a leadership role, helping to shape the technology strategy for the Insurance business unit and translate this to architecture and to execution. You and your team will develop the enterprise and solution architectures for the Insurance functions and ensure there is a close connection between the business strategy and the tech roadmaps. In this role you will have an understanding of our insurance systems, our integration architecture, our cloud architecture, and our transformation initiatives at a granular level. You will guide the architecture direction for our various Insurance technology projects.
DISCOVER your opportunity
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Designated technical expert, providing thought leadership and accountability for Insurance architecture
- Inspire and provide leadership on architectural challenges affecting the Insurance architecture
- Cultivate solid relationships with business stakeholders, and create and execute compelling and effective communication strategies for informing on architectural processes and outcomes
- Work with business stakeholders to create alignment between technology strategy and business strategy
- Drive transformative change within the organization enabling the business transformation through the application of tech and data
- Stay abreast of the latest technologies and leverage them as they apply to the enterprise and specifically to Insurance architecture
- Maintain a deep understanding of Insurance architecture and systems
- Collaborate with other Heads of Architecture to ensure the best outcome for AXA XL in all our solutions
- Fully understand and be considerate of requirements from Information Security, Data Protection, Regulatory/Compliance and Social Consultations
- Lead the development of the Insurance strategic architecture, including as is / target architectures and roadmaps
- Manage the Insurance architecture team
- Responsible for ensuring that architecture governance is suitably applied and that it complies with all AXA XL and AXA Group governance
- Voting member on Solution Design Authority
- Work closely with AXA Group functions to ensure alignment to group strategy
You will report to the Chief Technology Officer.
SHARE your talent
Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Leadership: Demonstrates managerial courage. Coaches, trains, sets expectations, evaluates and holds people accountable for delivering.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze problems and develop actionable and appropriate plans quickly.
- Excellent ability to communicate to all stakeholders.
- Ability to make appropriate recommendations and own decisions.
- A natural enthusiasm for and overall broad knowledge of a range of technologies. A keen interest in emerging technology is deeply desirable.
- Solid track record of addressing customer and architectural needs through innovative use of technology.
- A deep understanding of modern architectural and engineering practices.
- Sound business and technology knowledge with commercial awareness and an understanding of Financial Services markets, customers and technologies.
- Create architecture strategy for a domain and be able to communicate this to business and technical colleagues in terms of benefits, constraints, impacts, and required change.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders. Influence stakeholders to get to the right outcome for the company rather than just the individual.
FIND your future
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 dont 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
Inclusion & Diversity
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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. Its 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.
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. Were 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. Were 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 XLs 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
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $225,000 USD.
AXA XL is a global Company. The salary range noted above is applicable only for US applicants. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individuals skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues pay.
At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues’ development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.