Investment Analyst at AXA Mansard

Job Description and Expectations

• The Investment Analyst is responsible for undertaking fixed income and money market, equities, research and portfolio management activites in order to ensure superior returns to established benchmarks. He/she will be expected to perform the following but not limited functions:
• Undertake equities and fixed income trading in order to ensure that AXA Mansard Pensions continuously meets its budgetary targets
• Conduct research across asset classes to develop the fundamental rationale underlying every transaction
• Continuously identify, assess and monitor fixed income, money market and equity price levels in order to ascertain profitable entry and exit points
• Conduct fixed income and equity trading activity to ensure profitability, as well as total regulatory compliance
• Generate profitable fixed income, money market and equity trading ideas and innovative equity trading strategies
• Responsible for the preparation of weekly, mothly and quarterly reports for regulators and the Board of Directors
• Implement processes and procedures to ensure full compliance with laid audit and internal controls

Key Competences Required

• Excellent working experience in portfolio management at a reputable financial institution
• Demonstrable fixed income and/or equities trading experience would be a plus
• Background in equities research will also be an added advantage
• Numerate first degree and enrolment for a relevant professional qualification such as the CFA, ACI, etc.