VIE - Assistant Porfolio Manager - AXA Investment Managers
Stamford, CT
About the Job
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a leading global asset manager offering a diverse range of global investment opportunities in both alternative and traditional asset classes. Through our products we aim to diversify and grow portfolios, while delivering long-term investment performance and value for clients.
AXA IM manages approximately €859 billion in assets*, and has €480 billion of ESG-integrated, sustainable or impact assets**. Our purpose is to act for human progress by investing for what matters. As a responsible asset manager, we are committed to integrating ESG principles across our business, from stock selection to our corporate actions and culture. Part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, AXA IM employs over 2,800 employees and operates from 23 offices in 18 countries globally**.
*As at the end of March 2024, including non-consolidated entities.
** As at the end of December 2023.
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. Employing the best professionals from the widest possible talent pool is at the heart of our strategy of delivering excellent quality of service to our diverse clientele.
Discover you opportunity:
The Assistant Portfolio Manager will support the US Fixed Income Investment team both in the day-to-day management of the accounts, as well as through the development of decision-making tools to improve the Investment Process.
The main responsibilities of the role :
- Management of the US IG transaction database and related reports and analysis
- Manage and enhance existing dashboards, portfolio optimizers and associated tools (Bloomberg BBU/Port) to automate portfolio construction, surveillance, scenario testing, and analysis against a complex set of constraints and objectives (Risk, Guidelines, ESG...)
- Screen eligible universe against NI's, secondary market dealer axes.
- Maintain and organize all portfolio activities (asset transfers, buy/sell activities, corporate actions)
- Monitor, communicate and remediate Client and Group investment guidelines / accounting (SSB) / cashflows / and asset transfers with key stake holders.
- Facilitate transition from legacy platforms/systems (Geneva/FactSet/internal FO reporting) to going concern systems/processes (IPA/standardize P&R Solution reports).
- Produce monthly client reports including FO produced market/macro packs in US$ (monthly) and CA$ (quarterly)
- Assist in the review of corporate actions (i.e., exchanges and tenders)
- Automate relative valuation tools to increase speed and scope of investment opportunity analysis.
- Assist Portfolio Managers in day-to-day account trading, reporting, as well as client's projects
Financial Responsibility:
- Ensure accurate realized G&L/book yield impact analysis is available on pre and post trade basis.
Your Profile
Education/Qualifications:
• BA degree in Finance
Experience:
• Internship in Asset Management Front Office
Knowledge and Skills:
• Fixed Income markets
• Bloomberg, Python, Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Excel VBA, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
Competencies:
• Fluent in English
• Solid Math/Finance foundation
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
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.
AXA Investment Managers | Home | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com)
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.
Inclusion and Diversity | Careers | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com)
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 inclusive workforce.
Move the world forward : Join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer and company, notably through the AXA Heart in Action association. As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree.
AXA IM manages approximately €859 billion in assets*, and has €480 billion of ESG-integrated, sustainable or impact assets**. Our purpose is to act for human progress by investing for what matters. As a responsible asset manager, we are committed to integrating ESG principles across our business, from stock selection to our corporate actions and culture. Part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, AXA IM employs over 2,800 employees and operates from 23 offices in 18 countries globally**.
*As at the end of March 2024, including non-consolidated entities.
** As at the end of December 2023.
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. Employing the best professionals from the widest possible talent pool is at the heart of our strategy of delivering excellent quality of service to our diverse clientele.
Discover you opportunity:
The Assistant Portfolio Manager will support the US Fixed Income Investment team both in the day-to-day management of the accounts, as well as through the development of decision-making tools to improve the Investment Process.
The main responsibilities of the role :
- Management of the US IG transaction database and related reports and analysis
- Manage and enhance existing dashboards, portfolio optimizers and associated tools (Bloomberg BBU/Port) to automate portfolio construction, surveillance, scenario testing, and analysis against a complex set of constraints and objectives (Risk, Guidelines, ESG...)
- Screen eligible universe against NI's, secondary market dealer axes.
- Maintain and organize all portfolio activities (asset transfers, buy/sell activities, corporate actions)
- Monitor, communicate and remediate Client and Group investment guidelines / accounting (SSB) / cashflows / and asset transfers with key stake holders.
- Facilitate transition from legacy platforms/systems (Geneva/FactSet/internal FO reporting) to going concern systems/processes (IPA/standardize P&R Solution reports).
- Produce monthly client reports including FO produced market/macro packs in US$ (monthly) and CA$ (quarterly)
- Assist in the review of corporate actions (i.e., exchanges and tenders)
- Automate relative valuation tools to increase speed and scope of investment opportunity analysis.
- Assist Portfolio Managers in day-to-day account trading, reporting, as well as client's projects
Financial Responsibility:
- Ensure accurate realized G&L/book yield impact analysis is available on pre and post trade basis.
Your Profile
Education/Qualifications:
• BA degree in Finance
Experience:
• Internship in Asset Management Front Office
Knowledge and Skills:
• Fixed Income markets
• Bloomberg, Python, Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Excel VBA, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
Competencies:
• Fluent in English
• Solid Math/Finance foundation
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
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.
AXA Investment Managers | Home | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com)
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.
Inclusion and Diversity | Careers | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com)
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 inclusive workforce.
Move the world forward : Join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer and company, notably through the AXA Heart in Action association. As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree.
Source : AXA Investment Managers