Financial Controller - Private Debt - Corporate

AXA Group; Puteaux; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in asset management seeks a Financial Controller to manage investment structures and financial performance in Paris. The role requires strong analytical and financial skills, with a focus on real estate and private debt. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in financial institutions and a relevant educational background. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and diversity.

Prestations

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a financial institution, such as asset management or private debt funds.
• High proficiency in English; German is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Supervising and monitoring investment vehicles and accounts.
• Managing investment structures, cash management, and compliance.
• Preparing cash forecasts and managing derivatives.

Connaissances

Financial skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Rigor

Adaptability

Prioritization

Advanced Excel/VBA

Formation

Business, engineering, or university education

Outils

Simcorp Dimension

Description du poste

Financial Controller - Private Debt - Corporate

Description

Paris, France

Permanent Contract

At AXA IM, our purpose is to act for human progress by investing for what matters, which 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 prosper.

As a future Financial Controller, reporting to the Head of FMCG Private Debt, you will be part of AXA IM Alts - Real Estate.

About AXA IM

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a multi-expert asset management company within the AXA Group, a global leader in financial protection and wealth management. With approximately €830bn in assets under management as of September 2020, AXA IM employs over 750 investment professionals across 15 centers worldwide.

We are expanding our Commercial Real Estate & Infrastructure Fund Management Controlling Group within AXA IM - Real Assets, seeking a Financial Controller - Corporate to join either our London or Paris office. We seek a dynamic, rigorous, motivated team player with experience in real estate, debt, or finance.

The role focuses on the management of investment structures in Europe across various real estate asset classes and geographies, overseeing the funds from inception to liquidation. You will collaborate with fund management, client relations, risk teams, and external partners such as banks and legal advisors.

The successful candidate will adapt to evolving FMCG functions and assist in system, controls, and process upgrades aligned with platform growth.

About AXA

Join us to be inspired by our noble mission and work as part of a global team to empower better lives. We aim to lead industry transformation, valuing diversity, innovation, and inclusion across our 64 countries with 166,000 employees serving 103 million customers.

What We Offer

We foster a high-performance culture, recruiting technically skilled, globally-minded, and innovative individuals. AXA IM is committed to diversity and supporting career growth for all employees.

Discover Your Opportunity

In Corporate Management, you will manage the daily operations of debt funds, including monitoring financial performance (IRR, dividends), cash flows, investor reports, FX hedging, fund distributions, and capital calls. Your responsibilities include:

• Supervising and monitoring investment vehicles and accounts
• Managing investment structures, cash management, and compliance
• Preparing cash forecasts and managing derivatives
• Ensuring compliance with fund documentation
• Monitoring fund performance metrics

Additional duties include reconciliation of dashboards and financial information, overseeing audits and service providers, and participating in transversal projects such as process reviews and upgrades.

Qualifications

Share Your Unique Expertise

We value diverse skills and experiences. Your qualifications include:

• Business, engineering, or university education
• At least 5 years of experience in a financial institution, such as asset management or private debt funds

Your skills include:

• Strong financial, analytical, and organizational skills
• High proficiency in English; German is a plus
• Interest in fund legal documentation and real estate/infrastructure debt
• Teamwork, multitasking, rigor, adaptability, and prioritization skills
• Advanced Excel/VBA skills; knowledge of Simcorp Dimension is a plus

We look forward to learning more about you. Please send us your resume.