Data Scientist Trainee (Investment 20/20 Program)

Company Overview Our ambition is to be a leading responsible asset manager. 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. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted with €824 billion in assets (as of end of December 2022). Working as part of the AXA Group, a world leader in financial protection, our team of over 2,600 people (as of end of December 2022) around the world combine a range of specialist skills and experience to best serve the needs of our clients. The combination of responsible, active and long-term defines our investment philosophy, but also how we run our business, what underpins our clients’ partnerships with us, and what drives our people. Being responsible is in our DNA as a firm and is central to our ethos as an employer. It is embedded in how we grow and protect our people. It unites our team, from our leaders, to our growing number of specialists, to the newest members of our teams. Careers at AXA IM Empowering our people to drive progress. As part of a responsible, progressive organisation, our people help us to invest for what matters. Everyone in our diverse, global family shares this responsibility. Together our people push boundaries and drive forward ideas. They’re willing to be bold and take the lead, using initiative and enterprise to create exceptional service. The kind of service that seeks to drive long-term prosperity for our clients, society and the world we live in. Diversity and Inclusion Thrive within a diverse community. At AXA IM, inclusion and diversity are closely linked to our values and to our culture of respect for employees, clients and the communities around us. We always aim to create an environment where everyone feels they belong, are included and can thrive within a diverse community. Programme information You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment20/20 one-year trainee programme. While we can’t guarantee a permanent position at the end of the 12-month contract, if you perform well and if we have an open position available at the time, then permanent employment could be a possibility. The Investment20/20 trainee programme is offered by many investment management firms and 75% of the 2,000 Investment20/20 trainees are offered permanent positions at the end of the one year. As a trainee, you will be introduced to investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience and develop relationships to progress your career and develop skills to secure a permanent role. We will support you in achieving/starting a professional qualification if this is something you are interested in doing (most firms offer it and we highly recommend doing so). As part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events. Our trainee programme is a fixed term one-year contract paying £28,000. You will receive 27 days annual leave. All roles are based in London. The Team The Quantitative Solutions team comprises EQI that is AXA IM’s Quantitative Equity manager and a team that provides analytical support to AXA IM’s qualitative Equity strategies. Responsibilities include Manage, maintain, and enhance data feeds into FactSet and Bloomberg. Integrating data into analytical tools and help EQI to utilise data from FactSet and Refinitiv. Help with the project of visualising our investment analytics in Tableau. Help build tools we would like, using coding tools. Update and maintain SharePoint. Skills and requirements Preferably a STEM degree. Some coding experience in either Python or SQL and ideally, some familiarity with Jupyter Notebook and Dash – Nice to have but non-essential. Advanced Excel. Familiarity with interpreting accounting data and accounting statements -e.g. a company’s quarterly report”- Nice to have but non-essential. Motivated, driven, and ambitious. Attention to detail. Inquisitive and enjoys interpreting information and problem solving. Comfortable working with data. Good organisational skills able to multi-task and meet deadlines. Self-starter who can work to your own initiative. A ‘can do’ attitude to learning and enjoys developing new skills. A good communicator, both oral and written. How to apply Apply online with your CV and a cover letter including your answers to the following three questions in 250 words each: · Why are you applying for this traineeship? · Examples of python use to manipulate and integrate data. · Any analysis using equity fundamentals you might have done. We are an inclusive employer. Please let the recruitment team know if you have a disability, condition or difference that may require us to make adjustments. Key dates Online applications close: 31st March 2025 Start date: September 2025 Successful candidates will be asked to attend a competency interview followed by further operational interviews and an HR interview at the end of the process. Unsuccessful candidates at CV submission stage will be notified by email.

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