AXA Investment Managers is a multi-expert investment manager backed by the AXA Group, a world leader in financial protection.

Established in 1994 as a standalone, wholly-owned subsidiary, AXA IM manages both AXA Group and third party assets. With nearly 600 fund managers and research analysts, AXA IM manages over 1100 funds offering expertise across all major asset classes and alpha strategies.

Its multi-expert business model combines the strength of a large global organisation with the reactivity and entrepreneurial mindset of small empowered teams of experts. This combination enables it to offer its clients superior and innovative investment solutions across all asset classes, from Fixed Income and Equity to Real Estate, Structured Finance, Private Equity and Funds of Hedge Funds. Its strong global coverage, with offices in 21 countries staffed with people of more than 81 nationalities, enables it to manage investment products with a worldwide focus while staying close to its clients to deliver an optimal service, wherever their location. Finally, they have made it their priority to attract, motivate and retain the best talents in the industry.

Junior Support Analyst
- m/f -

Implemented in 2002, the Sophis investment tool is dedicated to two main uses:

1/Over The Counter (OTC) derivatives management (Front Office to Back Office platforms) and includes:

• Booking, pricing, confirmation
• Credit derivatives pricing for accounting system
• Counterparty risk management
• Cash flow schedule

2/Fund Management and investment decision taking on:

• Hedge fund
• Global Tactical Asset Allocation
• Saving funds
• Formula funds

Composed of 3 people, the Sophis Support Team works for investment business lines such as Structured Credit, Investment Solutions, Fixed Income, etc.

Mission:

Reporting to the Head of Sophis support, your main responsibilities will be the following:

• Providing technical support and training users on Sophis (approx. 220 people), focusing on UK users.
• Check and verify that the financial data are well integrated in the system and are up to date.
• Conducting Regression Plan tests.
• Suggesting functional improvements solutions: i.e participating in writing and improving the existing documentation.
• Helping to define and measure KPI and proposing improving solutions on Sophis’ performances: i.e configuration

What sort of profile are we looking for:

Recently graduated from a university/ engineering school/ business school with a specialization in Finance.

• Previous related experience as support or business analyst in a project supporting or implementing a Front Office solution for a financial institution is an asset.
• Strong interest in asset management industry.
• Knowledge in derivatives products (credit derivatives).
• Knowledge od Sophis (Risque or Value) is ideal.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, autonomous and team spirit

Please visit our website at www.axa-im.com/careers, section 'graduates', job code 1016 and attach your Cv and cover letter.