OverviewDeputy CUO (AMAL) and Head of Underwriting Governance, AXIS Global Markets – London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office).This executive leadership role supports the CUO of AXIS Managing Agency Limited (AMAL) in overseeing all aspects of underwriting and regulatory engagement for AXIS’s Lloyd’s Syndicates. Additionally, the role leads underwriting governance across AXIS Global Markets, ensuring robust oversight and alignment with strategic, operational, and regulatory standards across both Lloyd’s and Company platforms. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining underwriting discipline, driving performance, and enhancing AXIS’s standing within Lloyd’s and the broader market.Key ResponsibilitiesLloyd’s Syndicates OversightPartner with the CUO AMAL to manage Syndicate performance, planning, and regulatory engagement.Lead the development and monitoring of Syndicate Business Plans, ensuring compliance with Lloyd’s Principles of Doing Business.Represent AMAL in strategic interactions with Lloyd’s, including performance reviews and regulatory directives.Provide assurance to the AMAL Board on underwriting standards and governance.Attend and contribute to key governance committees (Underwriting, Reserving, Delegated Underwriting, Conduct).Act as a senior delegate for underwriting referrals and authorities.Support the insourcing and oversight of Ceded Reinsurance purchasing in line with outsourcing policies.Underwriting Governance – Global MarketsLead governance across all underwriting platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with business plans and ORSAs.Collaborate with Group Underwriting Governance to embed and maintain a robust control framework.Monitor audit and peer review outputs, ensuring underwriting quality and risk management standards are met.Provide strategic input and oversight on underwriting-related matters raised by Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Audit functions.Recommend and implement remediation or improvement actions where necessary.Stakeholder EngagementWork closely with senior leaders across AXIS, including CUOs, ExCo and Board members, functional heads (Operations, Risk, Compliance, Claims, Actuarial, Internal Audit), and the AXIS Group CUO Office.Maintain strong relationships with Lloyd’s representatives and regulatory bodies (PRA, FCA).Candidate ProfileEssential Qualifications & ExperienceExtensive experience in Lloyd’s syndicate management.Deep technical understanding of specialty lines within the Global Markets division.Minimum 10 years in senior roles within the London Market (Underwriting, Claims, Risk).Graduate with ACII/FCII or equivalent financial/legal/actuarial qualifications.Leadership CompetenciesStrategic thinking and market insight.Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.Proven ability to lead change and challenge constructively.High-level stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.Analytical mindset with a pragmatic approach to market realities.Role RequirementsOffice presence required 3 days per week (London-based).Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities aligned with the nature and scope of the role.What We OfferCompetitive executive compensation package.Comprehensive benefits including private medical, wellness programs, pension, tuition reimbursement, and generous annual leave.A collaborative, high-performance culture committed to innovation, integrity, and inclusion.LocationLondon, England, United KingdomEmployerAXIS Global Markets, AXIS Capital #J-18808-Ljbffr