James Austin
About James Austin
James Austin is a Senior Engagement Manager at AXA XL in London, United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial management and project governance, having held various roles in organizations such as ACE Group, TMF Group, and QBE European Operations.
Work at AXA XL
James Austin has served as a Senior Engagement Manager at AXA XL since 2018. His role involves providing guidance and support for change projects, particularly those related to regulatory reporting platforms. He focuses on initiatives such as Solvency II (SII), Lloyd's, Brexit, and IFRS 17. Based in London, United Kingdom, he has accumulated over six years of experience in this position, managing project governance and scope change management processes.
Previous Experience in Financial Management
Before joining AXA XL, James Austin held various positions in financial management. He worked at ACE Group as a Financial Reporting Manager for Combined Insurance from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Financial Systems and Projects Manager at ACE Group from 2013 to 2014. His experience includes a role as Senior Financial Controller at QBE European Operations from 2014 to 2017, where he was based in Leadenhall Street, London.
Career Background in Client Operations and Auditing
James Austin began his career at Grant Thornton as an Auditor from 1996 to 2001, followed by a position as Audit Manager at Taylor Cocks Chartered Accountants from 2003 to 2004. He then transitioned to TMF Group, where he worked in Global Client Operations for eight years, from 2004 to 2012. This diverse background has provided him with extensive experience in both auditing and client operations.
Project Management Responsibilities
In his current role, James Austin is responsible for managing project governance and scope change management processes. He validates business cases and assesses costing to secure project funding approval. Additionally, he acts as an escalation route for Project Leads or Project Managers, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues within projects.