Very bad - Technical Business Specialist AXA Employee Review

1.0
13 Dec 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Well... If you consider it a positive thing, a completely laid back company moto (great if you have kids and don't like or want to work hard). No one will fire you for being incompetent. So that's good.

Cons

I was what they call a "insurance technician" here in Spain and I have always worked in blue chip companies in several countries and this one was a surprise. You have access to internal jobs but when you talk your boss about them they look at you with a look that says "you're an effing nobody, what the effing are you thinking? You will never get a promotion while I'm here". To be honest in Spain there is a glass ceiling everywhere you go but in Axa is the worst (and I have an MBA and speak 4 languages and I was tied by my boss). I was able to whithstand two years there just enough to get the hell out of there. I did, I am in Zurich reinsurance in Austria now and I am loving it.

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Pros

Strong work–life balance: Working hours are generally reasonable, and personal time is respected. Stable and reputable company: AXA is a well-established global organization with long-term stability. Clear processes and governance: Well-defined procedures help reduce ambiguity and manage risk effectively. Global exposure: Opportunity to work with international teams and align with global standards. Professional working environment: Emphasis on compliance, ethics, and accountability. Learning opportunities: Access to training, documentation, and structured knowledge resources. Predictable workload: Less firefighting compared to fast-paced startups.

Cons

Slow decision-making: Multiple approval layers can delay execution and innovation. Limited flexibility in processes: Strong governance may feel restrictive for employees who prefer autonomy. Compensation growth can be gradual: Salary increases and promotions may be slower compared to startups or tech firms. Change management can be conservative: Adopting new tools or approaches often takes time. Bureaucracy: Documentation and compliance requirements can feel heavy at times. Innovation pace varies by team: Some teams move faster than others depending on leadership and region.

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