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AXA

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You must have 10+ years in asset management or finance, strong financial knowledge, Excel VBA skills, fluent English, project management expertise, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will support investment platforms by driving projects, optimizing processes, managing risk and compliance, coordinating reporting, and ensuring effective partnerships and governance.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in asset management or in the financial sector (banks, service providers, auditors)
  • Solid knowledge of financial markets and structured finance
  • Technical skills in Excel VBA and PowerPoint
  • Fluent in English
  • Expertise in project management and ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
  • Ability to propose innovative solutions and implement them within deadlines
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Initiative, rigor, attention to detail, and open-mindedness

Responsibilities

  • Support the Alternative Credit, Natural Capital & Impact management in the operational functioning of the two investment platforms, by supporting the strategic plan, implementing activities (products, mandates), developing new initiatives, and managing key projects.
  • Contribute to the governance and definition of the risk management and control environment of the two platforms, in collaboration with the operational teams.
  • Business Development – Operational Structuring: at the launch and management of new products, define and implement operational schemes, participate in the selection and management of partners (back office, middle office)
  • Drive key projects (new business and regulatory constraints) of Alternative Credit, Natural Capital & Impact in coordination with AXA IM, ensuring the implementation and adaptation of AXA IM standards, procedures, and policies
  • Define and drive operational transformation projects, process optimization, information system modification, and strengthening of controls to support platform growth and efficiency.
  • Monitor external service providers (and key indicators of their effectiveness) and participate in their selection
  • Coordinate Risk & Compliance aspects related to mandates and funds, in collaboration with management teams and support functions at AXA IM. Ensure risk control and monitoring, and define and implement adapted processes if necessary; I
  • Implement necessary measures in case of identification of deficiencies and escalate to the management of Alternative Credit, Natural Capital & Impact major risks or errors having a significant impact on the activity.
  • Represent the Business on subjects such as internal audit, internal control, regulatory issues (EMIR, MIFID), and IT security, ensuring their proper implementation
  • Coordinate activities related to Responsible Investment Policies, in collaboration with Global RI teams, management teams, and support functions, and meet regulatory requirements
  • Ensure monitoring and reporting of AXA investments, coordinating the platform's investment plan and quarterly reporting on an investment stock of ~€30bn

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior COO Officer.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Puteaux, Hauts-de-Seine.

What type of contract is being offered?

The contract type is CDI (Contrat à Durée Indéterminée, or permanent contract).

What level of experience is required for this role?

The position requires experienced candidates, specifically those with at least 10 years of experience in asset management or the financial sector.

Who will the Senior COO Officer report to?

The Senior COO Officer will report to the Head of COO Office & Operational Structuring.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

The main responsibilities include supporting operational functioning, business development, driving key projects, defining operational transformation projects, and coordinating risk & compliance aspects related to the platforms.

Is proficiency in any specific software required for this role?

Yes, technical skills in Excel VBA and PowerPoint are required.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in asset management or the financial sector, along with solid knowledge of financial markets and structured finance.

Are communication skills important for this position?

Yes, excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills are essential for this role.

Does AXA IM encourage diversity in its workforce?

Yes, AXA IM values diversity and actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

What is AXA IM's approach to employee development?

AXA IM offers opportunities for personal development through dynamic internal mobility and a wide range of personalized training paths.

Does AXA IM offer flexible working options?

Yes, AXA IM is committed to providing flexibility and work-life balance to its employees.

How does AXA IM contribute to societal and environmental causes?

AXA IM acts as a responsible employer by investing in societal and environmental causes and celebrates new hires by planting a tree as part of its sustainability commitment.

AXA

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1816
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Mission & Purpose

We always start with our customers. As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. Protection has always been at the core of our business, helping individuals, businesses and societies to thrive. And AXA has always been a leader, an innovator, an entrepreneurial company, fostering progress in all its dimensions. Our purpose also links back to the Group's roots. From the outset, AXA has been committed to acting as a force for collective good. From solidarity-based actions with AXA Hearts In Action to work on prevention issues with the AXA Research Fund and the fight against climate change, AXA has always been attentive to its social environment and embraced its responsibility as an insurer: responsibility for taking action upstream in order to better understand risks, with one goal in mind: to ensure better protection.