Assistant to chief of staff of AXA Group COO & Group Operations CEO

Assistant to Chief of Staff of AXA Group COO & Group Operations CEO

With over 102 million customers in 56 countries, AXA's strong global franchises and three lines of expertise - Property & Casualty, Life & Savings and Asset Management - provide a distinctive business portfolio. As a company whose business is to protect people, we have a responsibility to leverage our skills, resources and risk expertise to build a stronger and safer society. To achieve our mission, we are committed to redefining the standards of our business so that we truly differentiate ourselves and earn the trust of our key stakeholders.

As an integral part of AXA, at AXA Group Operations (AXA GO) we create innovative technology and data solutions to help AXA fulfil its ambition of being a customer-focused, tech-led company. AXA GO is a young and dynamic division launched in 2019 and comprises 8,000 employees across 17 countries. We provide advice, steer technological choices, and give AXA access to innovations that will support its transformation into a customer-centric tech-led company.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and structured Assistant Chief Of Staff to support the Chief of Staff to the AXA Group COO and AXA Group Operations CEO. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and strategic insight in executive support, project management, and corporate communications within a leading global organization, in close contact with top management.

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, able to handle confidential information with discretion, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Main Activities:

1. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and alignment between different departments and leadership teams.
2. Communication & Presentations: Assist in creating high-impact presentations and reports for senior leadership, distilling complex information into concise, visually compelling formats.
3. Strategic Project Support: Contribute to key projects and initiatives by providing support in planning, execution, and tracking, working with teams across AXA.
4. Meeting Participation: Participate in strategic meetings, preparing materials, capturing key takeaways, and supporting the follow-up on actionable items that influence AXA's strategic direction.
5. Events / Communications Preparation: Assist in drafting, coordinating, and preparing internal and external communications or events in coordination with internal teams, ensuring messages are clear, concise, and aligned with strategic objectives.
6. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve processes within the COO office, contributing innovative ideas to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Administrative Support: Collaborate with the personal assistant to prioritize calendar management and travel coordination, ensuring smooth daily operations.
8. Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree level qualification in Management, Economics or a related field.
2. Previous professional experience in a multicultural context, ideally in an international company (preferably financial services and/or strategic consulting).
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English – French desirable but not mandatory.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
5. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
6. High level of professionalism and a willingness to learn.
7. Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information.
8. High degree of rigor and reliability, combining good analytical skills with the ability to summarize and select relevant information.

What We Offer:

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity, and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.