Junior Project Manager Trainee (Investment 20/20 Program) | London, UK

Junior Project Manager Trainee (Investment 20/20 Program)

AXA Investment Managers London, United Kingdom

Company Overview
Our ambition is to be a leading responsible asset manager. 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. 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 with €824 billion in assets (as of end of December 2022). Working as part of the AXA Group, a world leader in financial protection, our team of over 2,600 people (as of end of December 2022) around the world combine a range of specialist skills and experience to best serve the needs of our clients.

Programme information
You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment20/20 one-year trainee programme. While we can't guarantee a permanent position at the end of the 12-month contract, if you perform well & if we have an open position available at the time, then permanent employment could be a possibility. The Investment20/20 trainee programme is offered by many investment management firms and 75% of the 2,000 Investment20/20 trainees are offered permanent positions at the end of the one year. As a trainee, you will be introduced to investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience and develop relationships to progress your career and develop skills to secure a permanent role. We will support you in achieving/starting a professional qualification if this is something you are interested in doing. Our trainee programme is a fixed term one-year contract paying £26,000. You will receive 27 days annual leave. All roles are based in London.

The purpose of the role
The hybrid role of Junior Project Manager and CASS Oversight Trainee is an entry level position within a team of 4 that would be required to:

1. Manage the delivery of small change initiatives and projects and provide vital assistance and support to programme and project managers.
2. Provide assistance and support to the CASS oversight team in their role of overseeing the activities of the firm to maintain compliance with the FCA rules on safeguarding client money and assets (CASS).

Responsibilities include

1. Manage small change initiative and project activities, using methodology adhering to best practice, to deliver the agreed benefits on time and within budget.
2. Support the Programme/Project Manager with the production of Steering Group packs and other key reports.
3. Support the Programme/Project Manager by enforcing an administering Portfolio Management Office processes and controls, including:
   
   1. Quality control of programme/project documentation and governance
   2. Maintenance of the programme/project RAID log highlighting delays, exceptions and issues where appropriate
   3. Maintenance of the programme/project delivery plan and milestone tracking
   4. Administration of key programme/project governance meetings
   5. Development of programme/project status report
4. Support the CASS Oversight Team with production of meeting packs for the monthly CASS Oversight Management Committee.
5. Support the review of daily client money reconciliations and preparation of the monthly CMAR Reporting to the FCA.
6. Assist with the deliverables and organisation of the annual external CASS audit.
7. Support review of policies and procedural documentation.

Your Profile
Skills and requirements
• Strong collaboration, communication and influencing skills
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail

How to apply
Apply online with your CV and a cover letter including your answers to the following three questions in 250 words each:
• Why are you applying for this particular traineeship?
• Tell us about the most interesting project or piece of work you have completed as part of your studies at either school/college or university. What did you have to do and what interested you most about it?

We are an inclusive employer. Please let the recruitment team know if you have a disability, condition or difference that may require us to make adjustments.

Key dates
Online applications close: March 31st 2025
Start date: July 2025

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a competency interview followed by further operational interviews and an HR interview at the end of the process.

If you have been unsuccessful with your application you can always consider other trainee opportunities here: https://www.investment2020.org.uk/registration-form/

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.

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

1. 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.
2. Shape the way you work: work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees.
3. Thrive within a diverse community: play a role within a responsible company that actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive workforce.