Internal Control Analyst - Risk

Internal Control Analyst - Risk Stamford/NYC/Hartford

Effective risk management requires a comprehensive understanding of various risk typessuch as insurance, operational, and financialand how they interact. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) supports strategic decision-making, enhances responsiveness, and strengthens resilience in a dynamic and evolving business environment. In this role, you will be part of the Risk Governance, Internal Control, and Operational Risk team, working closely with the Americas Chief Risk Officer and the broader Risk Management function. Your focus will be on supporting risk-related activities across the Americas region. The Americas Acceleration programme is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening operational capabilities and service delivery across key insurance markets in North America. It involves phased enhancements to core systems and processes, including upgrades to policy administration and billing platforms, and the deployment of advanced tools to improve client engagement and data-driven decision-making. The programme supports multiple business segments and is designed to enable scalable, sustainable growth in alignment with broader transformation goals.

What You'll Be Doing

Working effectively with experienced and market leading subject matter experts to support ERM processes for the Americas. This will include working closely with several ERM Centers of Excellence to ensure we apply the right risk insights and methodologies and provide real challenge within our risk management processes

Maintaining and improving the Americas internal control framework: Ensuring that key internal controls are defined, implemented, documented, assessed, and monitored in order to properly address identified risks

Perform Design Effectiveness Testing (DET) and Operating Effectiveness Testing (OET) of key controls, ensuring no duplication in control design and facilitate the closure of relevant action plans

Report on identified control deficiencies to relevant stakeholders, and liaise regularly to monitor remediation progress

Support first-line stakeholders in completing attestation activities (e.g., Quarterly Control Evaluation and Annual Attestation) and provide internal control training to enhance their understanding and execution of control responsibilities

Identifying and assessing operational risks impacting the Americas: Coordinating the annual Operational Risk Assessment with local Risk Owners

Cooperating with various Americas Risk Owners on the reporting of operational risk events and incidents (OPERA) as well as ensuring that these incidents are followed-up and closed

Organizing OPERA training sessions for Risk Owners and other key functions within the Americas

Assisting with information risk management reviews focused on Americas Acceleration, leveraging local knowledge

Supporting the Americas CRO and Risk Management team with some annual risk activities such as the ORSA, the approval of Solvency II policies and the production of other regulatory risk reports

What You Will Bring

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Proven experience of working in Risk, Compliance or Internal Audit for an insurance company

Experience in assimilating significant amounts of information for problem solving

Effective analysis skills (both quantitative and qualitative)

Clear communication, written and presentation, will be important for presenting results and solutions

Thorough data interpretation skills and attention to detail are a must to ensure production of high quality and reliable analyses

You will be working in a dynamic, geographically dispersed team so you will need to be highly adaptable and comfortable both working on your own initiative and as a keen team player

Graduate degree and/or studying towards an Insurance or Risk Management qualification (e.g. FRM, CFA) is desirable

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.

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

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 Sustainability at AXA XL.

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.

Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. The U.S. base salary range for this position is $62,600 to $99,000 USD. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's 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. For more details about AXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.