Data Privacy COE Expert

About AXA As a world‑leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About The Entity AXA is becoming a sustainable tech‑led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation. We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution. We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary. At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State‑of‑the‑art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State‑of‑the‑art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High‑Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

Where will you be in the organization?

The division You will join the General Secretary & Risk division, which regroups the transversal and control functions (Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, Risk Management, Internal Control and Audit Remediation). Those activities intend to support and secure AXA Group Operations (hereafter “AXA GO”) strategic orientations by defining, implementing and monitoring, compliance of the activities operated by AXA GO with AXA Group standards and regulatory requirements across geographies.

Our Missions

• Support GO and Group Corporate functions hosted within AXA GO (e.g. contract negotiations with Group Procurement, M&A activities with Group/GO Finance, etc)
• Position AXA GO as a safe and reliable partner for AXA entities by providing expertise for Group IT products and services delivered to AXA entities worldwide (Risk & Data Privacy by design principles)
• Deploy a consistent risk management framework across AXA GO ensuring adequate risk identification, risk assessment and risk response strategy (Internal Control, Audit Remediation, Insurance coverages) in alignment with the AXA GO risk appetite
• Drive the balance between risk and value delivery to foster better decision making by Senior Management
• Guarantee and develop a strong Risk Culture at all levels of the organization

About The Job Reporting to the "Data Privacy Center of Expertise" (DPCoE), your main missions will be to ensure the compliance of products (distributed by AXA GO to AXA group entities) and AXA GO projects with applicable regulations concerning Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence, as well as with the Group's internal policies, by:

• Conducting risk analyses (GDPR, EU AI Act, etc.) of products (licenses, infrastructure, etc.) acquired by AXA GO and of projects led by the company
• Contributing to:
  • Due diligence of suppliers
  • Maintenance of the processing register
  • Contractual negotiations related to Data Protection / AI
  • Creation and updating of procedures, guidelines, and practical sheets
  • Implementation and monitoring of remediation plans
  • Training sessions for internal clients
• Providing:
  • Support to the DPO/AI Officer community regarding products distributed by AXA GO within AXA
  • Support in case of personal data breaches or requests for data subject rights under GDPR
• Participating in the creation and updating of AI/Data Protection compliance tools, drafting notes, and conducting monitoring on AI/Data Protection compliance topics
• Ensuring appropriate communication with various stakeholders (at group and entity level)

And More Generally

• Strengthening collaboration with other second‑line defense teams
• Being a “team player” within the AXA GO General Secretariat and the Compliance, Data Privacy, and AI community of the AXA group
• You will develop:
• A good understanding of what AI compliance and data protection entail and how they create value for the company
• A comprehensive understanding of the business processes involved in each function
• An overview of the digital and organizational challenges faced by a global IT enterprise

Expected Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years of experience within a similar position
• Education: law school, business school, computer science
• Targeted schools: Specialization: Data Protection, Information Systems, AI Compliance

• Strong understanding of regulations concerning Data Protection and AI compliance (e.g., EU AI Act)
• Knowledge of data protection methodologies
• Knowledge of legal design would be a plus

• Results‑oriented; ability to prioritize tasks, define, and implement a clear action plan
• Self‑ and team accountability to deliver high‑quality results on time
• Questioning inefficient work processes and promoting constructive alternatives
• Change leadership / Collaboration and influence
• High adaptability: ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of people and skills
• Pedagogical mindset
• Ability to earn the trust of the team and internal clients
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Collaborative working style and team spirit
• Intercultural sensitivity
• Flexibility

What We Offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting