Investment Operations Analyst

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.