Would you like to wake up every day driven and inspired by our noble mission and to work together as one global team to empower people to live a better life? Here at AXA we strive to lead the transformation of our industry. We are looking for talented individuals who come from varied backgrounds, think differently and want to be part of this exciting transformation by challenging the status quo so we can push AXA - a leading global brand and one of the most innovative companies in our industry - onto even greater things.
In a fast-evolving world and with a presence in 64 countries, our 166,000 employees and exclusive distributors anticipate change to offer services and solutions tailored to the current and future needs of our 103 million customers.
One of the best things about joining AXA is our rewards package. At AXA Ireland, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package reflects that. You can expect to receive:
• Competitive salary with annual review
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• AXA employee discounts
• Education support and plenty of learning opportunities.
AXA is proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We are therefore happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, should this be a requirement for you.
At AXA, we want to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. As a financial services company, all successful candidates will require employment checks, so we can ensure regulatory compliance.
We're proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
AXA Insurance dac consider applicants on the basis of skills, experience & qualifications and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.
• years of experience in strategy, data governance, data management, data strategy, or related role.
• A degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or a related field; with a Data Management or Data Governance certification (e.g., DAMA CDMP, DCAM, Collibra Ranger Certification) beneficial.
• Proven track record of implementing data governance frameworks and policies in large organisations.
• Experience leading, developing and managing a team.
• Familiarity with data management tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• Expertise in data quality management practices, data risk management and control frameworks.
• Ability to design and implement data governance policies and standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
This is a CF1 role allocated Controlled Function under Fitness & Probity Regime, which means the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced level of background screening requirements. You can find more information on
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.
This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions.
Proud to be part of the AXA Group, at AXA Ireland our values are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as One AXA, embracing our differences to make our teams great. We believe integrity, courage and our customer-first approach is what makes us a great place to work. AXA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from across all communities.
AXA Ireland are recruiting for a new role as Data & AI Governance Senior Manager, who will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our data strategy while ensuring data is managed as a trusted, strategic asset across the organisation.
Reporting into our Chief Data Officer, you will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive data strategy, ensuring that data is not just well governed, but also effectively leveraged to drive business transformation, innovation, and competitive advantage. You will design and embed a robust data governance framework that ensures high quality, accessible, and compliant data, while also leading initiatives that enhance data culture, enabling self-service analytics, and support AI-driven decision making.
This role requires a strategic mindset with the ability to connect governance, analytics, and business objectives, ensuring AXA Ireland maximised the value of its data assets. You will work closely with senior leaders, business units, and technical teams to define and implement data policies, standards, and best practices that align with AXA's vision and regulatory requirements.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work majority of your week away from home. Away from home means either attendance at one of our head office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.
What you'll be doing:
• Develop and drive AXA Ireland's data strategy, ensuring data is leveraged to enable business transformation, innovation, and competitive differentiation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data governance strategy & framework, including policies, standards, and controls for AXA Ireland.
• Establish and monitor data quality metrics, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
• Lead the rollout of data ownership and stewardship models, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities across the organisation.
• Manage data cataloguing, metadata management, and data lineage tools.
• Partner with the Data & Analytics team to ensure data assets are governed effectively across their lifecycle.
• Contribute to data governance initiatives that drive operational efficiency and reduce risks associated with ineffective data management.
• Support business units in ensuring cost-effective data governance solutions are implemented.