AXA-IM structured finance division (SFD) is one of the key players in a very active asset class field (CDO, ABS, Leveraged Loans). Within SFD, the ABS group mission is to select and invest in Asset-Backed Securities mainly on the European and the US market. ABS Group investment universe ranges from AAA to equity of ABS.

The team, consisting of four portfolio managers, four analysts, two people dedicated to pricing and modelling, one portfolio controller and one portfolio manager assistant, has shown constant growth since its inception and currently plan new recruitments.  As of the end of October, assets under management were approximately EUR 5.6 billions.

Reporting to an ABS Analyst, your main responsibilities will be the following:

You will integrate the ABS Research team on the trading floor of AXA Investment Managers.  Your first objective would consist of supporting the analysts - from the analyses of securitisation deals / assets to the monitoring of deals we have in portfolio. You will handle the following tasks:

-          Use of modelling tools - perform runs under different sets of hypothesis within the context of buying new deals / monitoring existing deals.

-          Participate in the monitoring process

-          Data update: obtaining information from our counterparts.

As you gain knowledge and experience, you will progressively work with an experienced analyst on wider and more sophisticated topics.

 What sort of profile are we looking for:

•                   Currently enrolled in an Engineering or Business School, with a strong background in finance

•                   Basic knowledge required:

-          Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint

-          Proficiency with technical English on the phone

•                   Personal qualities :

-          Strong will to learn

-          Strong attention to detail

-          Ability to work autonomously

Thank you to apply on line at www.axa-im.com/careers/ref1008