Front Office Control Analyst Trainee (Investment 20/20 Program) | London, UK

Front Office Control Analyst 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. We actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people, and the world to prosper. We are already entrusted with €844 billion in assets (as of end of December 2023).

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 2,500 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 gain industry knowledge, experience, and develop relationships to progress your career. 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 Team
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:

1. Be a protective 1st level Business Controls Unit/First Line of Defense for Investment & Trading activity globally.
2. Contribute to the development of AXA IM CORE portfolio management activities and order execution.
3. Contribute to various transformation initiatives, helping create a robust operational environment.
4. Contribute to the oversight of Investment & Trading teams, helping design, maintain, and report various control indicators.

Responsibilities Include
As part of the AXA IM 1st Line Oversight & Governance team, the Intern will work closely with the team in the UK & France on the following key activities:

1. Developing in-depth knowledge of different investment products, order generation, and trade execution methods.
2. Control of Investment Management & Trading activity by working with large data sets.
3. Compilation of key management information to identify and escalate control-related business risks.
4. Help drive best practice and synergies across investment teams and trading desks.
5. Liaison with external brokers within capital markets.

Your Profile
Skills and Requirements
The placement program is aimed at undergraduate or postgraduate students who have the option to take up to a year out in industry or a series of internships as part of their degree.

• Expected minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university.
• Understanding of the asset management industry with a particular interest in portfolio management & trading.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient use of MS PowerPoint, Excel & business intelligence software.
• Capacity to evolve in a diverse, multi-cultural global context.
• Beneficial to have experience of using SQL, Python.
• Self-motivated with drive & strong record of achievement.

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

• Grow your potential: Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities.
• Shape the way you work: Work for a company committed to providing flexibility & balance.
• Thrive within a diverse community: Play a role within a responsible company that values individual differences.
• Move the world forward: Join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes.