(Senior) Communications Associate, Northern Europe

• Senior Communications Associate, Northern Europe
• Permanent in Cologne, Germany

You will own and drive AXA XL's internal communications activities in Germany, serving as a key point of contact while building and coordinating internal and external communications across Benelux and Nordics markets.

You will collaborate closely with global and regional teams to ensure alignment with AXA XL's overarching strategies and consistency across these markets.

You will take ownership of deliverables for the German Leadership Team's internal needs, as well as support the Benelux and Nordics Leadership Teams' external and internal efforts.

You will also drive the execution of European thought leadership and social media strategies to elevate AXA XL's brand, showcase products, and support business growth and reputation management in the Benelux and Nordics.

Reporting to the Communications Director, Europe, you will work collaboratively with internal teams and leadership to highlight AXA XL's capabilities and reinforce market position in the aforementioned regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive internal communications in Germany, developing programs and messages to engage employees and support organizational change.
• Roll out global internal communications campaigns and initiatives in Germany, Benelux and Nordics, working with the regional internal communications manager for APAC & Europe and local teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging.
• Act as a key point of contact for leadership in developing and delivering communications around strategic priorities and updates.
• Proactively identify business wins and opportunities for regional communications initiatives.
• Drive the execution of AXA XL's thought leadership strategy, deliverables and initiatives for Benelux and Nordics, in close collaboration with the Communications Director, Europe.
• Oversee the adaptation and translation of content into local languages where relevant.
• Collaborate with German, Benelux and Nordics leadership teams to develop internal and external communication plans.
• Work with Benelux and Nordics leadership teams and underwriting leaders to execute external communications strategies supporting business objectives.
• Partner with colleagues across the Global Communications & Brand team and the local Distribution teams to deliver integrated campaigns and ensure consistent messaging.
• Drive the development and execution of PR and media strategies targeting Benelux and Nordics media outlets, in alignment with the Communications Director, Europe, to enhance AXA XL's reputation.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, ensuring strategic alignment with global and local teams.
• Required Skills and Abilities
• Proven experience in communications within the financial services or insurance industry.
• Excellent German and/or Dutch written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting thought leadership initiatives and adapting and translating content for diverse markets.
• Ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and cultural contexts across Northern Europe.
• Strong relationship‑building, organisational, and project management skills.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a positive attitude.
• Desired Skills
• Multilingual capabilities: German and/or Dutch, with at least one language at native level and the other at a minimum of B1.

A strong command of English (B2 or above) is essential.

Additional relevant languages are a plus.

• Knowledge of media landscapes in the Benelux and/or Nordics.
• Experience drafting press releases, interview briefings and key messages, and preparing and coaching spokespeople for media and public speaking opportunities.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and analytics platforms.

Benefits

• Attractive working environment, secure, socially committed, and fair employer.
• 30 days of vacation + vacation on birthday, a flexible working time model with working hours between 6:00 a. m. and 9:00 p. m. and the option to work from home.
• A attractive company pension plan and the option to purchase company shares at preferential conditions.
• Appealing gastronomy with varied and healthy dining options in modern office buildings.
• Diverse opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Special offers for employees, such as the EGYM Wellpass fitness programme, Jobrad and Digital4U – gross leasing for personal IT devices.
• Jobticket subsidy.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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