Alternance - Internal Financial Controller AXA SA
Alternance Paris (Paris)
Job description
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
Why AXA?
At AXA, we work together every day for human progress by protecting what matters. It’s a foundation of our actions, our strategy, and the way we collaborate across the Group. Every day, we contribute to human progress in a way that is practical, responsible, and meaningful, creating a shared sense of direction, commitment, and collective impact that connects people across teams, countries, and roles.
As one of the world’s leading insurers in the protection of property, people, and assets, AXA brings together 154,000 employees and contributors across 50 countries, serving over 95 million customers worldwide.
As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is deeply engaged in social and environmental initiatives and actively promotes an inclusive culture where every voice matters, differences are valued, and everyone is encouraged to grow through our strategy Care and Dare.
About AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA)
AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together the Group’s corporate functions and plays a central role in shaping and driving AXA’s global strategy. It supports subsidiaries worldwide by ensuring strategic alignment, governance, operational and technical excellence, consistency of standards, and the sharing of best practices across the organization.
With nearly 1,000 employees representing 45 nationalities, the headquarters embodies AXA’s strong international culture and offers a dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment: where global impact meets everyday teamwork.
If these ambitions resonate with you, come and help shape the future of protection with us!
Within Group Internal Control , you will join the AXA SA Operational Risk & Internal Control team as Internal Financial Controller.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Contributing to 2 nd line control activities collaborating with Operational Risk & Internal Controllers for providing independent opinion on the design and operating effectiveness of controls :
· on a selection of key activities and processes to be covered in Internal Control Plan 2026-2027 (e.g. Finance, Reinsurance, Technology…)
· on AXA SA Internal Model Validation for its Solvency II capital requirements reporting to the Group for FY26
· for AXA SA Sustainability reporting in the context of CSRD directive for FY26
· Monitoring performance and reporting of key controls by 1st line managers to ensure timeliness per Group deadlines
· Participating to workshops with control and business functions to review controls and monitor the risk mitigating action plans
· Supporting and contributing to Operational Risk reviews through workshops with first lines
YOUR PROFILE
· Master’s degree (BAC+5) in Business Administration, specializing in Finance / Risk Management / Audit & Control
· Experience in risk management / internal control ideally in insurance sector, knowledge in (re)insurance business and Solvency II regulation and practices is a plus
· Fluent in French, proficient in English (C1 at least both in writing and speaking)
· Proven high reliability, quality and timeliness of deliverables
· Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
· Proficient writing and communicating skills (delivery of presentations, documentations)
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WHY JOIN US
You will join:
· A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet
· A company with strong values
· A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
· A company offering many benefits (learn more here: AXA Careers )
· A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.
In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?
AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) 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 Group Headquarters, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success .