Job Description
Investment Specialist - Equity (4 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 Specialist, you will report to Co-Head of Investment Specialists - Equity, and you will be part of AXA IM Core.
DISCOVER your opportunity
The main objective of the investment specialist team is to represent investment teams in client-facing activities, develop and promote investment products, and provide high-quality client service. The team work directly to contribute to the growth of AXA IM in partnership with the investment teams and client group.
Your role and responsibilities will include:
* Update and create investment-related content for assigned investment strategies
o Support the investment team in client facing, marketing and communication initiatives by assisting other team members in the preparation and updating of sales and marketing documents, particularly product and strategy presentations and regular portfolio management communications
o Work collaboratively within the Investment Specialist team to contribute to high-quality answers for sales people and clients and contribute to tender responses
o Design and structure key messages and adapt messages for product materials
o Gather and organise information on strategies, processes, products, and investments
* Business development
o Support the development of material to be used for marketing messaging for assigned strategies and assist in the production of high-quality content for external audiences, including fund presentations, web content and other promotional literature
o Support the development of regular publications (e.g. monthly perspectives, monthly/quarterly comments)
o Participate as needed in cross-team projects (presentation automation, rebranding, etc.).
* A high quality of client service
o Support the timely and accurate responses to all types of client or prospect queries, as required
o Support high quality client analysis
SHARE your unique expertise
We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.
Your qualifications and experience:
* Bachelor's degree or higher required.
* Any other qualifications related to the Asset Management industry would be a plus.
* An understanding of investment concepts and strategies, with a particular focus on Equity & Multi-asset
* Client-facing experience would be a plus
Your knowledge and skills:
* Equity market and strategy knowledge
* Perfect command of English required (written and verbal), other languages would be a plus
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, is required.
* Ability to write articulately and concisely on technical subjects
* Responsible Investment knowledge
* Tableau/VBA/Python/other coding skills are beneficial
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team
* Able to prioritise and maintain a positive attitude in fast-moving situations
* Excellent organisational skills, attention to details and reactive behaviour
* Innovative/growth mindset
We would love to know more about you. Let's connect! Send us your resume.
What we offer
The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.
Opportunities for our people: A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with ₠1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.
Solutions for our clients: A global platform delivering tailored investment solutions with a client-focused approach.
Innovation: Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.
Pathways to sustainability: Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.
Cultural integration: Merging two client-centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.
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
As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers has officially joined the BNP Paribas group through BNP Paribas Cardif. This marks the opening of new horizons as we integrate into a leading European banking and financial-services group. We are creating a leading European asset manager with ₠1.5 trillion in assets under management, positioning us among the top players in long-term savings and investment management.
* This new scale gives us a stronger voice in the industry, especially around sustainability leadership, where both AXA IM and BNPP AM rank in the global top 5 (Share Action).
* By uniting two established firms, we offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation with a long-term strategic outlook and strong group backing.