Transversal Underwriting and Governance Lead

New York, NYC, Hartford, CT, Stamford, CT - open to locations

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented professional with governance experience, excellent communication skills, and analytical capabilities to join our high-performing team. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective governance, and strategic oversight across the underwriting functions within the Americas Region.

As a Transversal Underwriting & Governance Lead in the Americas Office of the CUO, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring governance frameworks, policies, and controls that support strategic underwriting priorities. You will collaborate closely with underwriting teams, risk management, compliance, and other stakeholders to uphold governance standards and ensure alignment with regional and global directives.

This role requires a proactive approach to governance oversight, including quarterly governance reporting, KPI tracking, risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards. Your organizational and analytical skills will underpin your ability to provide insights, facilitate governance meetings, and drive continuous improvement in governance practices.

You will build relationships across functions and levels within the organization, gaining exposure to senior leadership and contributing to the overall governance health of the region.

What you'll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Develop, implement, and oversee regional governance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with global standards and regional regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quarterly governance reviews, including preparation of governance reports, KPIs, and compliance metrics, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to senior management and governance committees.
• Facilitate and coordinate quarterly governance asks, ensuring actionable items, risk assessments, and control improvements are tracked and completed.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to underwriting quality, risk adherence, data integrity, and governance effectiveness; analyze trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with underwriting, risk, compliance, and audit teams to embed governance practices into daily operations and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct regular assessments of underwriting authority adherence, mandatory exclusions, data quality, and file documentation, supporting audit and review processes.
• Support the development and delivery of governance training and awareness initiatives across the region.
• Assist in the design and facilitation of governance meetings, workshops, and reporting dashboards.
• Analyze and coordinate underwriting requests from AXA Group, Business Partners, and the Global Chief Underwriting Office, and liaise with necessary stakeholders. Continuously identify opportunities to improve governance processes, risk controls, and reporting mechanisms.
• Assume additional governance-related responsibilities as needed to support the organization's risk and compliance objectives

You will report to Regional Lead Manager

What you will BRING

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience in governance, risk management, compliance, underwriting or underwriting operations within the insurance or financial services industry
• Understanding of underwriting governance frameworks, regulatory standards, and internal control processes.
• Proven ability to lead governance reporting, KPIs, and quarterly governance cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex governance information clearly.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data analysis, trend identification, and process improvement.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and governance reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

What we OFFER

Inclusion

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

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 Sustainability at AXA XL.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD (91,400-159,900)

Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.