What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Governance & Controls Lead position at AXA XL and Careers?
- 225 Liberty Street Floors 40 and 41, NEW YORK, US, 10281; EXTON; HARTFORD; STAMFORD
- UNDERWRITING
- 11885
- Band C
- Meghan O'Neill
- 19/11/2025
Job Description
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 Americas Region we take pride in teamwork, underwriting excellence, discipline, and the implementation of consistent underwriting standards, practices and procedures. We aim to consistently outperform the competition and attract the best talent by being the employer of choice in the Region.
As the Underwriting Governance & Controls Governance Analyst in the Americas region you will embody these values. Your primary role will be to support the Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls by ensuring that underwriting in the region is provided with timely, accurate and complete management information, analysis and portfolio management for governance. You will also be responsible for helping to ensure that underwriting activities adhere to internal and external (including regulatory) control and governance standards. The role requires a proven ability to positively and effectively manage a complex blend of global and regional priorities, while driving consistency of approach and efficiencies.
What You’ll Be Doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Work with Americas underwriting leaders to ensure effective governance and controls
- Implement a sound control environment by leveraging good practices, common processes and technology (collaborating with Global CUO’s, GIO etc.)
- Co-ordinate with underwriting teams, Global CUOs and 2nd and 3rd lines of defense (e.g. Risk Management, Internal audit) to learn lessons and continuously improve business processes and controls (first line of defense) across all applicable products and functions
- Maintain the first line of defense framework and processes to ensure compliance with underwriting governance and controls.
- Support the Americas Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls by preparing communication materials for the respective governance committees and meetings.
- Focus on the individual underwriting unit performance and compliance with UW controls set by GCUO and the Americas Segment Leaders.
- Leverages common processes and technology to drive efficiency and simplicity across products and functions, and where applicable across regions (in collaboration with Global CUO and GIO).
- Produce regular dashboards and scorecards to measure performance against governance and controls.
You will report to the Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Externsive of Underwriting/Underwriting Operations and/or Audit experience.
- Good understanding of Americas underwriting regulatory and governance requirements
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Robust knowledge of underwriting operations
- Project management experience
Robust written and verbal communication skills
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 Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. 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 Sustainability at AXA XL.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 83,500 – 145,500.
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.
Salary : $83,500 - $145,500