Senior Sustainability Manager - Risk & Policy

Overview

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. We provide a wide range of services including health, car, home, and business insurance, supporting millions of customers worldwide. AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to support our customers.

Job overview: We're seeking a proactive Senior Sustainability Manager to support AXA UK's sustainability strategy. You will provide expert guidance on risks, regulation, and industry trends, working across risk, finance, underwriting, and strategy teams. You will lead the PRA SS5/25 project to embed climate risks into governance and support external benchmarking and disclosures. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives and position AXA UK as a sustainability leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of AXA UK's PRA SS5/25 implementation and embed climate risks into risk management and governance.
• Coordinate regulatory engagement, tracking, and senior stakeholder updates on sustainability and risk issues.
• Support climate scenario analysis, translating outputs into actionable insights.
• Monitor emerging sustainability regulation and industry developments, advising on impacts and opportunities.
• Conduct external benchmarking and horizon scanning to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with regulatory disclosures.
• Contribute to strategic projects, governance, and operational initiatives beyond regulation.
• Support the implementation and development of AXA UK's sustainability strategy and assist customer facing teams with related enquiries.

Work arrangements

AXA supports flexible working. You will work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients, or attending industry events. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed with Talent Acquisition.

Your skills & experience

• Experience in sustainability, climate risk or regulatory roles within financial services or another regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of climate and sustainability regulatory developments, and experience with regulatory implementation plans, including PRA climate risk expectations.
• Previous experience delivering complex cross-functional projects and coordinating activity across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Business strategy and risk management expertise beyond regulatory compliance.

Eligibility

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply

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