Investment Analyst (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

AXA Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking an Investment Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. This role involves working on portfolio construction and investment risk management, focusing on quantitative research and integration of ESG factors. Candidates should possess a strong quantitative background and relevant analytical experience, with good communication skills essential for collaborating with investment teams and supporting client interactions.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive health benefits

Personalized learning paths

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of fundamental analysis and equity portfolio characteristics.
• Good working knowledge of ESG/sustainability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs in building well-constructed portfolios using detailed risk insights.
• Provide analytical research for alpha generation with quantitative techniques.
• Participate in client pitches and presentations alongside portfolio managers.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Portfolio construction

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Strong quantitative background – mathematics/econometrics/engineering

CFA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

FactSet

Bloomberg

Python

Tableau

Job description

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Investment Analyst (12 Month Fixed Term Contract), London

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AXA Group

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London, United Kingdom

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Investment Analyst (12 Month 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 Investment Analyst, you will report to Head of Equities Investment Analytics, and you will be part of AXA IM Equities, Quant Solutions.

DISCOVER your opportunity

The role involves working as a member of a specialist analytical team which focuses on portfolio construction/investment risk management and investment research/alpha support (including the integration of ESG/sustainability/climate transition criteria), working closely with the investment teams to support & enhance investment processes and to contribute to product development and investment governance.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Support PMs in building well-constructed portfolios – using a range of detailed risk insights, market considerations and deep understanding of investment processes
• Provide analytical research and support for alpha generation – using proprietary quantitative research & screening techniques and leveraging 3rd party quantitative tools and datasets and including the integration of ESG/sustainability/climate transition criteria within portfolios
• Provide analytical support for new product concept evaluations and new client requirements – by evaluating investment opportunity set and product concept characteristics and by modelling potential investment outcomes
• Provide investment oversight & challenge – leveraging detailed knowledge of investment processes, implementation approaches and expected portfolio characteristics and behaviours in differing market environments

The role requires the following elements:

• Building and leveraging strong working relationships with portfolio managers within the investment teams (for specific strategies) and senior management
• Participating in regular PM and strategy team meetings (including preparation & presentation of analytical content to support the strategies being reviewed/discussed)
• Participating in client pitches and presentations alongside the portfolio managers as part of the client proposition from the investment team
• Design & production of standard and bespoke analytics on a pro-active and reactive basis in order to provide advisory support for portfolio construction and investment processes for existing and new products and also for commercial and business development needs
• Leading specific team and investment platform project initiatives and the ongoing design & development of enhancements to core analytics to support specific investment strategies, including the incorporation of ESG/RI/Sustainable Investment considerations within investment processes

As a member of the Equities & Multi Assets Investment Analytics team, the role also requires the provision of technical leadership, guidance, and knowledge-sharing with less experienced team colleagues.

Investment Analyst (12 Month 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 Investment Analyst, you will report to Head of Equities Investment Analytics, and you will be part of AXA IM Equities, Quant Solutions.

DISCOVER your opportunity

The role involves working as a member of a specialist analytical team which focuses on portfolio construction/investment risk management and investment research/alpha support (including the integration of ESG/sustainability/climate transition criteria), working closely with the investment teams to support & enhance investment processes and to contribute to product development and investment governance.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

Support PMs in building well-constructed portfolios – using a range of detailed risk insights, market considerations and deep understanding of investment processes

Provide analytical research and support for alpha generation – using proprietary quantitative research & screening techniques and leveraging 3rd party quantitative tools and datasets and including the integration of ESG/sustainability/climate transition criteria within portfolios

Provide analytical support for new product concept evaluations and new client requirements – by evaluating investment opportunity set and product concept characteristics and by modelling potential investment outcomes

Provide investment oversight & challenge – leveraging detailed knowledge of investment processes, implementation approaches and expected portfolio characteristics and behaviours in differing market environments

The role requires the following elements:

Building and leveraging strong working relationships with portfolio managers within the investment teams (for specific strategies) and senior management

Participating in regular PM and strategy team meetings (including preparation & presentation of analytical content to support the strategies being reviewed/discussed)

Participating in client pitches and presentations alongside the portfolio managers as part of the client proposition from the investment team

Design & production of standard and bespoke analytics on a pro-active and reactive basis in order to provide advisory support for portfolio construction and investment processes for existing and new products and also for commercial and business development needs

Leading specific team and investment platform project initiatives and the ongoing design & development of enhancements to core analytics to support specific investment strategies, including the incorporation of ESG/RI/Sustainable Investment considerations within investment processes

As a member of the Equities & Multi Assets Investment Analytics team, the role also requires the provision of technical leadership, guidance, and knowledge-sharing with less experienced team colleagues.

Your Profile

SHARE your unique expertise

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.

Your qualifications and experience:

Strong quantitative background – mathematics/econometrics/engineering preferred

Experience in a similar role

Risk management/portfolio construction/portfolio management background

Deep knowledge of fundamental analysis and equity portfolio characteristics

Strong Equity bias required but experience of multi-asset risk management useful

Good working knowledge of responsible investment and integration of ESG/sustainability/climate transition considerations alongside financial criteria in investment decision-making

Strong Excel skills essential

Strong FactSet/Bloomberg skills preferred

Python and Tableau experience desired

CFA or equivalent

Your knowledge and skills:

Active risk management mindset – a rounded approach to building portfolio risk insights is key

Risk model evaluation/ability to understand risk models from first principles and evaluate outputs accordingly

Good communication & presentation skills essential

High degree of reliability and accuracy

Ability to demonstrate strong organisational skills

Able to apply judgement/form & express views on portfolios/markets based on analytics and insights developed

Self-starter, able to work autonomously where needed but collaboratively also – a team-player mindset is preferred

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

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 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.

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.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom