Internship - Internal Auditor - September 2025

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Paris
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YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

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!

 

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.

 

As a leading global insurance company, we prioritize human progress by safeguarding what matters most. Join our team of 150,000 professionals in an innovative and challenging environment.

AXA Headquarters brings together the group's corporate activities and oversees global entities, ensuring strategic coordination and compliance with standards, as well as consistency in commercial approaches.

Within Group Internal Audit Department, you will join the Business & Finance team as internship.

 

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.

 

Within the Group, you will join the Group Internal Audit team. Group Internal Audit monitors and reviews the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management framework operated within the Group and directs the global internal audit teams to accomplish its objectives of providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes. The Corporate center team performs internal audit reviews of Corporate center as well as coordination of transversal reviews performed across the world by local internal audit teams and occasionally performing certain audit missions or investigations in other parts of the Group.

 

 

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES:

 

  • Participate to audit missions or special assignments (covering topics such as Finance, Communication, Human Resources, Risk Management, Legal, and Compliance):
    • Assessment of risk management through the analysis of business processes and existing internal control mechanisms: conducting interviews, performing and analyzing tests, validating results, drafting analysis sheets and reports.
    • Formulation of recommendations to correct identified deficiencies and improve the effectiveness of internal control mechanisms.
  • Preparation of quarterly reports sent to AXA's executive committee members.
  • Support in the animation of Finance & Risk auditor communities comprising over 220 members for the former and 100 for the latter.
  • Contribute to the coordination of cross-functional audits conducted by local internal audit teams.
  • Ad-hoc tasks based on the occasional needs allocated to the team.

 

YOUR PROFILE

A serious candidate, able to demonstrate their interest/appetite for financial services, who has:

  • An understanding of both internal audit, its mission and challenges, as well as the challenges and specificities of insurance.;
  • A sharp analytical and synthesis mind as well as strong interpersonal skills, allowing them to interact with colleagues at all levels, up to the top management of the group;
  • Exemplary professional behavior, adaptability, curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn;
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (minimum TOEIC score of 900 or TOEFL score of 105);
  • A very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Your profile:

  • Student in a Master's program at a business school, engineering school, or university with a specialization or focus in finance/audit.
  • A first experience in an audit and consulting firm, within the central or operational functions of an insurer, a bank, or an asset manager would be highly valued.
  • A first academic or professional experience abroad would also be appreciated.

 

We encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet all the qualifications listed.

In AXA, we are convincing that diversity did the wealth of our company. We ensure equal skills-based application review and accommodate specific needs.

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: Reward & Benefits | AXA Group)
  • 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?

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