Investment Writer – Intern recruitment
Description
Contribute to the functionality and overall efficiency of the Investment Writing (IW) department, in its role as a central provider of investment communications for AXA Investment Managers.
Report to the Head of Investment Writing, your main tasks will be to:
- Co-ordinate with key internal clients (e.g. Fund Managers, Client Reporting, Performance, Compliance, Design) the key inputs required for regular communications, e.g. fund fact sheets, regulatory reports, often within tight timescales
- Use team checklists to request, monitor and follow-up, as necessary, the delivery of inputs for regular client/regulatory communications
- Participate in the creation, and ongoing maintenance of, marketing materials for a variety of products/external audiences
- Work with Design team on updating and reviewing any changes to marketing materials created or amended by IW team
- Co-ordinate timely delivery of regular contributions and data, with internal teams and external suppliers
- Monitor, maintain and potentially improve, the IW ‘Current Activity List’
- Contribute to/Co-ordinate the quarterly client reporting functions/responsibilities, ensuring tight deadlines are adhered to
- Collate and report statistics relating to the Key Performance Indicators and time usage of the IW team (Excel), on a monthly basis
- Perform a first level proof read and data check for a range of communications including; presentations, market commentary, draft marketing materials, fact sheets, annual reports etc.
- Check data, commentary, facts and events using financial on-line sources, as requested
- Maintain and update regular fund and market performance data received from other internal teams / external sources
- Update electronic filing after each quarter end
- Liaise with Compliance department to ensure all IW team communications adhere to all relevant regulatory/compliance standards
- Help to maintain electronic compliance system, ensuring all relevant IW team responsibilities are fully complied and accurately documented
- Update internal mailing lists for distribution of regular reports
- Input to work load planning lists and tracking delivery of inputs on a daily basis for the 2-4 weeks following each quarter end
- Suggest/implement new processes, procedures or practices that help the IW team to become a more efficient and effective resource for the AXA IM business.
What sort of profile are we looking for?
- Aptitude and enthusiasm for effective written communication
- Strong command of the English language, written and spoken
- Proven writing/editing skills would be beneficial
- Previous experience/keen interest in financial markets/asset classes helpful
- Very strong attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong numeracy
Duration: 1 year ASAP
May 3, 2012
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