Job ID: 6227

Entity: AXA Partners

We are seeking a Senior Internal Controller and Operational Risk professional to join our Risk Management team in Colombia.

This is a key position within our Risk Management framework, and the Internal Controller will be responsible for monitoring an effective risk and control framework with proper governance. We value your expertise and look forward to your contributions to our team.

What you’ll be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Review and validate risk assessments and monitor the major risk profile for the entity.
• Provide support to the 1st line of defense to implement controls.
• Perform 2nd line control activities, including design and operating effectiveness testing.
• Deliver reporting on control deficiencies and ensure appropriate escalation and action plans are implemented.
• Spread risk culture prevention and improve management understanding of risks faced
• Support the closing of internal and external audit recommendations.
• Carry out spot check missions and support ad-hoc projects/reviews.
• Support the periodic Risk Committee of the entity.

​What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field
• 5 years’ experience in Internal/External audit or internal control roles (Big 4 experience is a plus).
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with French appreciated.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to build strong relationships.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

The Internal Controller will work collaboratively with all functions to ensure a One AXA approach, verify the application of instructions and guidelines established by the Regional Responsible, and communicate pertinent information about internal controls performance. Independence of the role is crucial.

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Who we are:

​We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

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