Chief Investment Officer, AXA XL - XL Group

Chief Investment Officer

New York, NY or Stamford, CT

The Chief Investment Officer will have responsibility for all management and oversight of AXA XL Division’s investment assets including cash and foreign currency activities. The principal function is investing the company’s assets in an ALM, capital efficient manner to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns to contribute to overall AXA Group results, while ensuring adequate liquidity to support AXA XL’s core underwriting operations.  The investment portfolio consists of public and private fixed income, private equity, real estate, Alternative investments, derivatives, cash and other investments. 

The Chief Investment Officer will report to the Chief Financial Officer, AXA XL Division and the AXA Group Chief Investment Officer. This role has direct management of over 160 colleagues in multiple countries.

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What will youressential responsibilities include?

• The Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for all investment-related processes, policies and overall strategy of the Investment and Treasury teams.
• Central management of the strategy for a multibillion-dollar, multijurisdictional investment portfolio with the objective of maximizing risk adjusted returns in the form of underlying earnings within established capital guidelines and risk limits and ensuring adequate liquidity to support the Division’s business activities.
• Oversight and management of all of AXA XL’s banking relationships, cash and currency management, analysis and reporting, centrally funding all accounts and coordinating all cashflows between the business and the portfolio within a clear and transparent control framework supported by robust processes and systems, standardized data and an economic mindset.
• Open Collaboration with the AXA Group Investment community on market and economic perspectives, asset class risks and opportunities and ALM sensitivities that impact investment activities. Close cooperation with the AXA XL CFO and Finance leadership team, Regional CFOs, Risk, Tax , Accounting and Actuarial around the globe on company related initiatives.
• Planning, directing and monitoring of annual and strategic investment income and expense budgets, investment plans and operational activities.
• Development, recommendation and execution of an ALM appropriate strategic asset allocation to achieve targeted KPIs within Group, Divisional and Legal Entity approved guidelines, policies and frameworks.
• Deployment of tactical asset allocation to capture relative value and market liquidity premiums while ensuring alignment with risk budgets and Group strategic direction.
• Monitoring and reporting of portfolio attributes and performance; ensuring investment holdings and activities are in compliance with all regulatory requirements and clear and transparent control frameworks.
• Representation of the AXA XL Investment function to senior management and governing bodies including Group and local investment and ALM Committees regarding strategy, portfolio construction and performance, ALM monitoring, guidelines and compliance.

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

Education/Qualifications:

• Advanced degree from an accredited university in finance, accounting, actuarial science,  mathematics or equivalent.
• CFA designation or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• Extensive investment-related experience.
• Significant experience in insurance asset management with a deep understanding of ALM, traditional and alternative asset classes, global capital models and risk management.

Abilities & Skills:

Communication: 

• An ability to identify and explain the core issues to stakeholders and coordinate responses providing solutions to challenges and further investigation as needed. 

Willingness to Challenge:

• • Effectively and appropriately review embedded assumptions and create positive change to processes, increase transparency and improve understanding by wider stakeholders. 

Executive Leadership Experience:

• • Demonstrated track record of effective interaction at the board level.
  • Proven ability to lead large complex organizations through transition, integration and/or acquisition.
  • Outstanding relationship and effective influence skills are essential.
  • Capability to operate in a matrix organization.

• Ability to manage time, work to tight deadlines, prioritize and adapt to changing requirements.
• Robust analytical skills, with an inquisitive attitude, with attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to “take a step back” i.e., to understand the results of their own work to ensure they make sense in a business sense and to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to manage a team with proven delivery of business value and pursuit of quality.
• Outcome-focused, self-motivated to achieve desired results, flexible and enthusiastic.
• A proactive, self-starter and self-motivator, adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
• Professional approach to successfully interact with senior management / colleagues / external suppliers and poised to articulate your views and influence peers.

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.

Learn more ataxaxl.com

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. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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 ataxaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.  AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 axaxl.com/sustainability

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $300,000 to $340,000 USD.  

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 benefitssuch as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering ourcolleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to positionthemselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visitUS-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).