Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Transaction Processing & Settlement
- Execute and validate daily investment transactions (bonds, equities, mutual funds, deposits, repos, FX, etc.).
- Coordinate with custodians, fund managers, brokers, and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely trade settlement.
- Monitor settlement status and resolve unmatched or failed trades.
- Cash & Position Reconciliation
- Perform daily cash, position, and holdings reconciliation between AXA records, custodians, and fund managers.
- Investigate and clear breaks or discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain updated investment positions and support accurate financial reporting.
- Investment Accounting Support
- Prepare and verify accounting entries related to investment activities in coordination with the Finance team.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local regulatory standards, and AXA internal accounting policies.
- Support month-end and quarter-end closing routines.
- Compliance, Controls & Reporting
- Ensure all transactions comply with investment policies, limits, and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain internal control documentation and support audit requirements.
- Prepare daily, monthly, and ad-hoc investment operations reports (e.g., cash movements, trade status, valuation support).
Treasury & Liquidity Support
- Monitor daily cash flows and provide liquidity updates to Treasury/Finance teams.
- Track deposits, maturities, interest payments, coupon schedules, and corporate actions.
- Assist in forecasting cash needs for investments and operations.
- Corporate Actions & Asset Servicing
- Track and process corporate actions, dividends, coupon payments, bond maturities, redemptions, and fund distributions.
- Validate entitlements and ensure accurate booking.
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Maintain investment operations systems and tools with high data accuracy.
- Participate in automation initiatives and process enhancements.
- Support implementation of new products or investment strategies.
Job Specifications
Education / Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Job Qualifications
- 2 - 4 years of experience in investment operations, treasury back office, fund operations, or financial services is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial instruments (bonds, equities, money market instruments, funds), accounting treatment, and valuation.
- Solid understanding of treasury/investment operations, settlement cycles, reconciliations, and custodial processes.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with investment management systems is an advantage.
- Familiarity with IFRS and regulatory reporting is a plus.
Soft Skills & Behavioral Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and coordination abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong sense of ownership and control mindset.
