Head of AI Security

The Head of AI Security Strategy & Transformation will define and lead AXA XL's enterprise approach to securing artificial intelligence and transforming security capabilities through responsible use of AI. The role will establish the strategy, governance, architecture, and operating model needed to manage AI risk throughout the technology lifecycle and will sponsor security projects that strengthen cyber resilience, improve control effectiveness, and enable safe innovation. Working across Security, Technology, Data, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and business teams, the role will translate security priorities into measurable AI security transformation outcomes.

• Define and maintain the enterprise AI security strategy, roadmap, policies, standards, and control framework aligned to business objectives and risk appetite.
• Establish governance for Generative AI, Machine Learning, AI Agents, third-party AI services, and AI-enabled business processes.
• Embed security, privacy, resilience, compliance, and responsible AI requirements throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Develop AI risk management methodologies and control frameworks addressing emerging AI threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide executive-level risk reporting, assurance, and governance oversight for AI security risks.
• Monitor evolving regulatory, threat, and technology landscapes and translate findings into security strategy and controls.
• Develop and execute a multi-year AI security transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Design and implement the target operating model for AI-enabled security capabilities.
• Identify, prioritise, and scale AI use cases that improve cyber resilience, security effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Lead security transformation initiatives, organisational change, stakeholder engagement, and capability adoption.
• Promote innovation, reusable AI security capabilities, and knowledge sharing across global security functions.
• Own and govern a portfolio of strategic AI security and cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
• Sponsor and oversee projects relating to security operations automation, AI-enabled threat detection, cloud security, data protection, identity security, third-party risk, and secure development.
• Develop business cases, funding proposals, implementation roadmaps, governance structures, and benefit realisation measures.
• Ensure security-by-design principles are embedded within enterprise technology and transformation programmes.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and value delivery.
• Act as a trusted adviser to executive leadership on AI opportunities, cyber risks, investment decisions, and transformation priorities.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams and matrix organisations.
• Lead governance forums and influence business, technology, risk, legal, compliance, and security stakeholders.
• Develop organisational AI security capabilities through hiring, upskilling, partnerships, and communities of practice.
• Represent the organisation with regulators, industry bodies, strategic partners, and clients.

You will report to Chief Security Officer.

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At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.