Strategy Analyst Location:DUBLIN, Ireland Department:STRATEGY Publication date: 26/05/2026 Closing date: 08/06/2026 Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will be part of a dedicated business and strategy team responsible for preparing an annual strategy plan for the company as part of a robust annual strategy process. You will coordinate inputs into the strategy from all parts of the business, working with business owners to define strategic priorities in specific areas, and preparing key strategy documents for review by the Strategy Manager and the Chief Strategy Officer. 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 youll be doing: Work with the CEOs Business Manager and the Executive team to gather input and facilitate discussions related to strategic initiatives. Assist local management teams in adapting and implementing aspects of the strategy within their areas. Work closely with various departments, including finance, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives. Work with the Internal Comms team to accurately communicate the strategy to staff. Assist with communicating strategic initiative progress at quarterly steering meetings. Ensure all submission deadlines are met and maintain high quality standards for strategy papers to secure necessary approvals from the relevant stakeholders including the CEO, Board and AXA Group. Develop the agreed strategy into a detailed implementation plan that can be monitored throughout the year. Track the progress of strategic initiatives, providing regular updates and highlighting any deviations from the plan. Conduct a full annual review of the internal and external market context for the business to identify key opportunities and potential threats to be addressed in the strategy. Gather, analyse, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to support strategic decision-making About You/What were looking for: 5+ years' business experience, in a similar role, preferably within the P&C or health insurance industry. Third level qualification in business or another relevant discipline essential, a Masters or MBA in business strategy would be desirable. Thorough understanding of the overall business environment in which AXA / Laya operate/insurance company. Comfortable working with financial data and familiarity with data visualisation tools. Strong business judgment with the ability to assess how external trends impact strategic initiatives. Excellent written communication skills, capable of distilling complex information into clear, accessible summaries. Effective listening skills, with the ability to accurately understand and analyze input from diverse stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and influence across all organisational levels. This role is an 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 our website. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized 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. What we offer One of the best things about joining AXA is our rewards package. At AXA Ireland, were 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. Were 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. Who we are 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. Want to know more? 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. How to apply If this sounds like the job for you, click the button below to apply.
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