DISCOVER your opportunity As AXA XL continues to invest in its end-to-end capabilities, the Business Engagement Lead will ensure effective coordination across businesses and functions to help evaluate, prioritise and drive the change successfully throughout the organisation. The Business Engagement Lead will be the key contact for all change initiatives (technology and non-technology) for UK / Lloyd's with a view to challenge and prioritise and provide holistic views to the change portfolio. Essential Responsibilities Day to Day Engagement Work with the UK / Lloyd's region to help guide strategy as it relates to investments and its prioritisation. Ensure global business architecture alignment Identify high-level solutions and drive connections with other functions where similar solutions have been put into place. Keep abreast on change landscape / the overall AXA XL project portfolio and its change impact. Report on change portfolio to business stakeholders Develop and maintain content-relevant expertise and business knowledge around business process flows & applications to assess inward impacts. Serve as SME for towards other projects, i.e., participate in respective project meetings as needed Project Engagement Work closely with business to assess and “vet” initial ideas Trigger pre-project analysis, business case and benefits / costs analysis; help business understand, and connect with, the right change and IT capabilities across Ops&Tech, and support in navigating required processes and methods. Ensure global business architecture alignment of solutions identified Drive successful project initiation in coordination with Transformation and Change Delivery Team and broader organization Identify cross-functional dependencies and risks throughout different project executions and drive resolution Stay informed and provide guidance on business initiatives throughout program execution Support business in change management on project rollouts Where requested, provide guidance / assistance to other key team members assigned to a development role / opportunity On occasion, drive program execution on specific initiatives In this role, you will report to the Head of Transformation & Change Delivery. Share Your Talent Experience in managing large scale programs (well established) preferably in the insurance industry and in an international environment Proven stakeholder management skills to influence and impact, at both programme and individual project level Previous experience in strategy consulting will be of advantage Ability to quickly switch between different issues or projects with conflicting priorities Excellent organisational and time management skills, communication and presentation skills Effective ability to multi-task across a number of initiatives. Ability to develop and implement best practice and framework methodologies Proven business acumen, coupled with technology knowledge and expertise in software development life cycle Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to drive alignment with various functional/BU stakeholders Proven negotiation skills, influence and creativity to achieve successful outcomes around scope, schedule, costs/budget, issues/risks, and resources Knowledge and preferably prior experience in working in an Agile environment Ability to deal with change effectively with familiarity of the entire working process FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Inclusion & Diversity AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Valuing nature: Committed to protecting and restoring nature and increasing biodiversity awareness. Addressing climate change: Developing a net zero strategy and advancing societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes to build resilience. AXA Hearts in Action: Volunteering and charitable giving programs to support causes that matter.