Job Description
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT *Please note that this role is based at our AXA offices in Milan, Italy* Why AXA
At AXA, we work together every day for human progress by protecting what matters
It’s a foundation of our actions, our strategy, and the way we collaborate across the Group
Every day, we contribute to human progress in a way that is practical, responsible, and meaningful, creating a shared sense of direction, commitment, and collective impact that connects people across teams, countries, and roles
As one of the world’s leading insurers in the protection of property, people, and assets, AXA brings together 154,000 employees and contributors across 50 countries, serving over 95 million customers worldwide
As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is deeply engaged in social and environmental initiatives and actively promotes an inclusive culture where every voice matters, differences are valued, and everyone is encouraged to grow through our strategy Care and Dare
About AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together the Group’s corporate functions and plays a central role in shaping and driving AXA’s global strategy
It supports subsidiaries worldwide by ensuring strategic alignment, governance, operational and technical excellence, consistency of standards, and the sharing of best practices across the organization
With nearly 1,000 employees representing 45 nationalities, the headquarters embodies AXA’s strong international culture and offers a dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment: where global impact meets everyday teamwork
If these ambitions resonate with you, come and help shape the future of protection with us
Based in Milan, you will join the European Markets & Health team, where we have structured the CEO office team (reporting directly to the CEO), to support him in the execution of his role in all of its shades
The Europe & Health Chief of Staff role supports the CEO in overseeing and leading cross-country strategic projects, organizing and coordinating key stakeholders’ relationship management; driving internal and external positioning efforts
The role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a global environment, in close contact with AXA top management, on a variety of business topics and projects
The role-holder will build experience of working on strategic and visible topics, building understanding of key priorities across the Group, whilst enlarging its network across all AXA entities
The candidate must be well-structured, results-driven, a team player and creative
The ideal individual shall have the ability to balance among multiple priorities, strong communication and relationship skills and be able to work independently under pressure due to the wide variety of activities and confidential matters
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES CEO support: organize CEO’s daily activities, including assisting in decision-making and program management coordination; key meetings preparation; key stakeholders’ management; addressing incoming issues and concerns; communicating on behalf of the CEO; Management Committees and AXA Group Board preparation: support in the organization of AXA Europe & Health MC (topic selection, content, …); prepare CEO for AXA Group Management Committees and AXA Board sessions (e.g., strategic updates on Europe & Health); Strategic projects execution: work on specific cross-country strategic projects to ensure execution, reviewing, designing and implementing actions; Support in internal & external positioning: collaborate with CEO’s first line & other teams (especially Communication) to ensure internal and external visibility, through events, interviews, in-country visits; prepare CEO for Investor meetings and market disclosure; Alignment with key stakeholders: ensure alignment with other teams across AXA Group, European Market & Health and local levels (i.e., teams in the different geographies); providing senior leadership with insight and analysis
YOUR PROFILE Technical and professional skills: 5+ years in Strategy/project management/consultants or equivalent experience; Professional knowledge of Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); Professional level of English (Italian and French desirable); Significant experience in written and verbal communication in English; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments in a productive manner (especially with higher seniorities); Solid time management, multi-tasking and project management skills; Effective influencing skills and capacity to engage different audiences; Experience in a multicultural, transversal, or corporate center environment; Skills in building effective and engaging proposals and papers
Competencies and approaches: A team player, supporting others with positivity and generosity; Capacity to work with autonomy whilst prioritizing collaboration and co-creation; Agile learner who understands and adapts to different business contexts and topics; Bringing proactivity and pragmatism to complex and sensitive topics; Leveraging creative problem-solving capability; Able to build relationships and collaborate with diverse profiles; Ability to operate at pace and with impact; Planful and organized whilst comfortable with ambiguity
WHY JOIN US You will join: A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet A company with strong values A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees A company offering many benefits (learn more here: AXA Careers) A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home
In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment
So, are you ready to apply
AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) 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 Group Headquarters, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success.