Assistant Vice President - Functional Consultant

Axis Max Life is consistently ranked among India s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, known for its high-trust and high-performance culture. The company is driven by four core values: Caring, Collaboration, Customer Obsession, and Growth Mindset.

At Axis Max Life Insurance, the AVP - Enterprise Applications will be the strategic and operational owner of Axis Max Life s Oracle Finance (AP/AR/GL), SAP Treasury, Legal and Compliance, Finance and Procurement, Investment related platforms. The role leads platform strategy, delivery, governance, modernization, compliance, and cross-functional partnership with all functional stakeholders.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for designing scalable, compliant, high-availability enterprise financial systems aligned with Axis Max Life s customer-centric and innovation-driven culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Enterprise Application Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute the long-term roadmap for Oracle Finance, SAP Treasury, Legal, Compliance & Procurement applications.

Champion digital transformation reflecting Axis Max Life s culture of innovation and operational excellence.

Drive modernization, automation, cloud adoption, and platform scalability across enterprise systems.

2. Oracle Finance (AP/AR/GL) Ownership

Lead enhancements, upgrades, and support for Oracle Financials: AP, AR, GL, and financial reporting modules.

Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and data integrity aligned with regulatory requirements.

3. SAP Treasury Management

Oversee Treasury functionalities including cash/liquidity management, risk, and banking integrations.

Strengthen treasury processes in partnership with Finance teams to enhance visibility, compliance, and automation.

4. Legal & Compliance Applications

Manage contract lifecycle systems, compliance tools, risk frameworks, and governance platforms.

Ensure systems align with Axis Max Life s strong culture of ethics, transparency, and regulatory discipline.

5. Procurement Systems

Lead procurement digitalization across sourcing, vendor management, workflows, and approvals.

Drive process and policy standardization to enable efficiency and spend governance.

6. Stakeholder & Program Management

Partner with CXOs and Business Heads across Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Compliance.

Lead large-scale transformation programs, ensuring business enablement and measurable impact.

7. Vendor & Partner Governance

Manage Oracle, SAP, and technology service partners, ensuring quality delivery and SLA adherence.

Optimize licensing, contracts, and integration ecosystems.

8. Governance, Security & Compliance

Strengthen application controls, audit readiness, cyber security posture, and data governance.

Drive SOX, regulatory, IRDAI compliance through robust process and technology controls.

Key competencies/skills required :

Bachelor s/Master s in Engineering, Technology, Finance, or Computer Applications.

Certifications in Oracle Finance, SAP Treasury, PMP, or ITIL are advantageous.

18+ years in Enterprise Financial Technology roles.

Deep functional & technical expertise in Oracle Financials (AP/AR/GL).

Strong hands-on experience in SAP Treasury implementations, upgrades, and support.

Experience with banking integrations, payment gateways, reconciliation engines, and financial control systems.

Oracle EBS / Oracle Cloud ERP Finance Modules

SAP Treasury (TRM)

Integration Platforms (APIs, middleware, ESB)

Understanding of SOX, IRDAI, and internal financial controls

Strong data governance and audit compliance mindset

Aligned to Axis Max Life s leadership philosophy:

Ability to connect, inspire, and develop teams

Strong stakeholder & CXO communication

Customer-obsessed mindset

Growth-oriented, collaborative, and high-ownership behavior

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

Flexible working hours and remote work options may be available based on business needs.