Front Office Oversight Coordinator (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) bei AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM Core)

Front Office Oversight Coordinator (6 Months 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 1st Line Control, and you will be part of AXA IM Core. 

DISCOVER your opportunity
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 Defense for Investment & Trading activity globally, maintaining an appropriate and tailored governance and oversight 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 day to day oversight of Investment & Trading team activity, helping design, maintain and report various control indicators for Heads of areas 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 team in the UK & France, staying in contact with wider European, Asia and US-based Portfolio Managers & Traders, on the following key activities:
•    Supporting juniors on control topics around Investment Management & Trading activity, which oversees adherence to front office portfolio management and execution control processes.
•    Coordination with the team on the follow up of Investment Guideline breach activity, in close collaboration with Investment Guidelines / Portfolio Management teams on actions to prevent reoccurrence.
•    Support the Head of the team with the management of 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.
•    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.

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 organisational 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.  

As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers has officially joined the BNP Paribas group through BNP Paribas Cardif. This marks the opening of new horizons as we integrate into a leading European banking and financial-services group. We are creating a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets under management, positioning us among the top players in long-term savings and investment management.

•    This new scale gives us a stronger voice in the industry, especially around sustainability leadership, where both AXA IM and BNPP AM rank in the global top 5 (Share Action).
•    By uniting two established firms, we offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation with a long-term strategic outlook and strong group backing.

The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.
Opportunities for our people:
•    A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.
Solutions for our clients:
•    A global platform delivering tailored investment solutions with a client-focused approach.
Innovation:
•    Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.
Pathways to sustainability:
•    Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.
Cultural integration:
•    Merging two client-centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.