VIE UK - Application Analyst in London

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 Application Analyst, you will report to the Dimension Support Manager For Front Office & Trading , and you will be part of AXA IM - Technology Transversal Products

The Technology department provides applications and technical services support and projects delivery to the AXA Investment Managers’ business worldwide. Its mission is to support Business through project and support teams.

The candidate will be an Application Analyst within the technology team dedicated to Simcorp Front Office Support. This team maintains and improves IT tools used by Fund managers and Traders.

Simcorp Front Office Support team has a support presence in the following locations Paris, London, Hong Kong, and the US.

DISCOVER your opportunity

The Application Analyst will be responsible for supporting demanding business users. So, a candidate who enjoys working with others in a fast-paced environment will be suitable for this position.

We are looking for someone who wants to work in a front office support environment, experiences that are valuable include:

This role will involve direct interaction with Fund Managers, Traders, and financial analysts

SHARE your unique expertise 

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences. 

Your qualifications and experience 

You are looking for a VIE starting in September/October 2024

A similar experience in the same type of position would be a plus 

Your knowledges and skills 

Technical skills: 

· Relevant industry qualification or degree (Finance/ Technology)

· Experience in the financial industry, ideally in asset management, Equities, Fixed Income

· Ability to research and implement procedures. 

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate problems 

· Good understanding of regulatory requirements and their practical application 

· Strong organizational and project management skills

· Good communication skills, both oral and in writing, with the ability to work across different jurisdictions and with stakeholders across different parts of the firm

· Good language skills in English. French language skills would be a plus. 

Personal skills: 

· Good judgment and ability identify issues and escalate them as appropriate

· Pragmatic and common-sense approach to solving business problems

· Self-starter with ability to multi-task

· Ability to build business relationships

· Proactive – provides effective solutions 

· Capacity to influence and convince 

· Strong ethical values

We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.

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

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 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.

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.