Front Office Oversight Coordinator (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

22 Bishopsgate, London - Hybrid

At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper.

As a future Front Office Oversight coordinator, you will report to Co-Head of 1st Line Controls, and you will be part of AXA IM Core.

DISCOVER your opportunity

AXA Investment Managers is an active, long-term, global, multi-asset investor. We work with clients today to provide the solutions they need to help build a better tomorrow for their investments, while creating a positive change for the world in which we all live. AXA IM is part of the AXA Group, a world leader in financial protection and wealth management.

We are proud to foster a high-performance culture, which means that we seek to recruit and retain people who are not only technically-skilled but also globally-minded, innovative and able to leverage their unique perspectives and life experiences to support our success as a company. For additional information on AXA IM, please visit our company’s website at: https://en/

AXA IM Core 1st Line Oversight & Governance plays a key role in supporting the smooth running and development of AXA IM Core through the following main missions: *Be a protective 1st level Business Controls Unit/First Line of Defence for investment & trading activity globally, maintaining an appropriate and tailored governance model with Senior Management, Heads of Investment, Heads of Trading Desks and 2nd/3rd line control functions from Compliance, Risk and Audit
*Contribute to the development of AXA IM CORE portfolio management activities and order execution - across multiple asset classes and investment/trading regions internationally.
*In partnership with the different AXA IM support functions, contribute to the various transformation initiatives, helping create a robust operational environment capable of supporting daily activity, business development ambitions and management of regulatory change.
*Contribute to the oversight of Investment & Trading teams, helping design, maintain and report various control indicators as the organization’s activities and structure evolves.
As part of the AXA IM 1st Line Oversight & Governance team, the Front Office Oversight coordinator will work closely with the team in the UK & France, staying in contact with European, Asia and US-based Portfolio Managers & Traders, on the following key activities: *Developing in-depth knowledge of the different investment products, order generation and trade execution methods to be able to understand and follow up on their associated risks.
*Oversight of Investment Guideline breach activity, in close collaboration with Investment Guidelines / Portfolio Management teams on actions to prevent reoccurrence.
*Manage Operational incidents in accordance with internal policies and standards to ensure remediation and mitigation in coordination with Risk Management and Compliance teams.
*Help drive best practices and support to the team on coordinating processes enhancements and automation.
*Compilation of key management information to identify and escalate control-related business risks for presentation to Heads of Investments and Trading Senior Managers.
*Control of Investment Management & Trading activity to check adherence to front office portfolio management and execution control processes.
Your Profile

SHARE your unique expertise

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.

Your qualifications and experience: *Experience within the asset management industry with a particular interest in portfolio management and trading.
*Accredited University degree preferably in Finance/Economics or similar
*Excellent English skills required
*Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to interact with senior Front Office personnel.
*Demonstrated proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel is required. Familiarity with business intelligence software like Tableau would be a plus.
*Capacity to evolve in a diverse, multi-cultural global context.
*Self-motivated with drive & strong record of achievement, high level of attention to details and solution driven
We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.

About AXA

The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries.

We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings and asset management.

Our mission : To act for human progress by protecting what matters

Our values : Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA

About the Entity

At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose - to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets.

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AXA IM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage candidates with disabilities or any other protected characteristic to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, when needed, to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions.

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What We Offer

We are committed to offer you an environment where you can:

Grow your potential : Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities .

Shape the way you work : Work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees, offering you a large range of benefits (hybrid working, competitive health benefits, among many others.).

Thrive within a diverse community : Play a role within a responsible company that actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and incl