Deputy Governance Manager, UK & Lloyd's

• To support the efficient and effective operation of the management committee level of the governance framework of AXA XL's two key regulated insurance companies (AXA XL Underwriting Agencies ('AXUAL') and AXA XL Insurance Company UK Limited (AXICL UK')) in the UK, with a particular focus on supporting Finance governance reporting and associated committees
• Act as Committee Secretary for the following AXUAL and AXICL UK legal entities: Reinsurance Review Committee, Regulatory Reporting and Approvals Committee, and other committees as required from time to time
• Assist in the implementation and embedding of the corporate governance framework, including: meeting coordination
• agenda setting
• annual planning
• meeting sequencing
• production of committee packs
• tracking actions
• facilitating reviews and approvals
• and, preparing high-quality minutes
• Support the effective operation of committees by ensuring efficient information flows and appropriate escalation of matters which arise through the governance framework as appropriate
• Monitor key business items and coordinate escalation through the management committee governance structure to the Board and its committees where required
• Maintain core governance records, including terms of reference, committee membership, minutes, action logs, and escalation documentation across the executive committee governance framework
• Contribute and support working groups to support oversight, delivery of required actions, and alignment with formal governance processes
• Provide support to the Company Secretarial team on corporate governance matters and assist with ad-hoc and special projects as needed
• Driving governance and project oversight for financial reporting related matters and processes within the UK & Lloyd's Finance team's responsibility, including preparing and maintaining project reporting documentation, action management, communicating progress, risks, implications, and escalation requirements
• Provide support to the UK & Lloyd's Finance team in their delivery of financial reports for committees and other statutory and regulatory reporting (FCA, PRA, Lloyd's)

• Background in corporate governance with proven experience as a governance professional or company secretary / part qualified company secretary preferred
• Knowledge of UK company law in general and particularly the Companies Act 2006 preferred
• Previous financial services sector experience preferred
• Proven minute writing skills, preferably gained within financial services
• Interpersonal Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative whilst being part of a wider team
• Ability to prioritise conflicting needs, progress matters expeditiously and follow through on projects to successful completion
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with good decision-making capabilities
• Prior experience of the Lloyd's market desirable, but not essential
• A relevant degree and/or Corporate Governance Institute qualified or part qualified

Prior experience of the Lloyd's market desirable, but not essential

• 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