Sustainability Project Officer

AXA Group is seeking a Sustainability Project Officer to join their Global Communications Department in Puteaux, France. The role involves driving sustainability initiatives, overseeing strategy implementation, and coordinating disclosures. Responsibilities include project management, research, and collaboration on sustainability-related topics. Candidates should have an advanced degree in sustainability or related fields, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position is based at AXA's headquarters, indicating it is not remote.
Whatever their stage of life, we provide over 108 million customers with the products and services they need to progress. From insurance to personal protection, and savings to wealth management, no matter the need we’re always there for them. And we’re always there for our employees. In 50 countries, we work hard to inspire pride and a sense of belonging in our people. To provide opportunities that challenge them, inspire them, and reward them. And to create a culture that’s open, supportive, and empowering. Because we know that’s the real secret to success – and the best way for us to keep building a better world for both our customers and the talented people who put them first.

Your work environment:

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

About the role:

You will join the Group Sustainability team within the Global Communications Department as our Sustainability Project Officer. Our team plays a crucial role in driving sustainability within the company. Our missions include strategic influence, overseeing strategy implementation, and ensuring coherent sustainability disclosures. We work closely with various functions within AXA to achieve these goals, making sustainability a top priority across the organization.

We have a global reach, impacting AXA Group and its entities across 50+ countries. With leadership support, the team drives operational effectiveness and controls over sustainability-related topics. This includes developing initiatives, action plans, and KPIs, as well as monitoring progress and representing AXA within key sustainability alliances and organizations worldwide.

Your mission:
• As part of the Environmental and Social Impact team within the Group Sustainability you will focus on Social, Climate, and Nature aspects.
• Contribute to strategy definition and project scoping through research, benchmark, and analysis.
• Work on project objectives, timeline, roles & responsibilities, and deliverables, while embedding sustainability in core projects.
• Coordinate of voluntary and regulatory Group disclosures.
• Produce and consolidate Sustainability information for external stakeholders.
• Manage strategic projects such as the Women in Insurance Program, climate and nature investment and underwriting policies, and the development of new commitments.
• Contribute to the success of AXA Group's involvement in sustainability initiatives like TNFD, Act4Nature, etc.

Your Profile
• Advanced degree, preferably with a specialisation in sustainability or related expertise such as gender studies, climate, biodiversity, or social impact
• 3 years of experience, preferably in financial services or consulting; public sector or NGO experience also considered
• Interest in or prior experience working on sustainability-related recommendations, standards, and reporting frameworks is advantageous
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and French
• Dynamic, proactive, and forward-looking mindset
• Strong critical analysis skills, adept at handling written information and data, and effective communication
• Excellent team player with the ability to work in cross-functional teams and in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrates autonomy, multitasking ability, prioritization skills, and timely delivery

About AXA

Why AXA ? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning !

One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you ? Then come and change the world with us !

About the Entity

The headquarters of the AXA Group is based in Paris - La Défense (Majunga Tower) and brings together the Group's corporate activities. It is distinguished by its strong international culture.

What We Offer

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: Reward & Benefits | AXA Group)
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

The information provided by applicants will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.