VIE - Corporate Governance and Stewardship Analyst

Job Description

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 aim is to play a key role in financing the transition to a greener and more sustainable world. Part of that involves encouraging companies in their transition journey through stewardship and focused shareholder engagement. This is a central pillar of responsibleinvestment at AXA IM, and we therefore continuously review ways to make our stewardship strategy as efficient and impactful as possible. There are three essential ways to do this: clear objectives communicated to management; regular meetings to verify and evaluate progress and voting with conviction or pursuing other escalation techniques when required. Our stewardship activities and active dialogue with companies allows us to effectively monitor our investments, and ensure we maintain open channels which can enable change to the benefit of society, the planet - and ultimately our clients. DISCOVER your opportunity The Corporate Governance and Stewardship analyst will play a key role in defining and implementing AXA IMs stewardship strategy. Your role and responsibilities will include:• Playing a role in the coordination of the stewardship governance of AXA IM, including in particular the monitoring of shareholder engagement activities and escalation process • Contributing to the implementation of our corporate governance and voting policy - the analyst will support the teams on specific Annual General Meetings, notably by contributing to reflections around significant votes (including ESG resolutions) and supportvoting activities in specific markets • Participating to selected engagement with companies, including meetings with senior company representatives • Contributing to the review of the corporate governance and voting policy to ensure it remains up to date with market developments and AXA IM sustainability ambition • Helping develop content to present the voting policy and updates as well as engagement research results to various stakeholders (presentation, reporting, etc.) • Contributing to any other stewardship or corporate governance-related efforts, if needed. • The analyst may also help support on other sustainability related topics (e.g. sustainable finance policy work, etc.). Your ProfileSHARE your unique expertise

• We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.

Education

• Masters degree relating to finance, corporate law, or sustainability.

Experience

• Some experience of corporate governance analysis and proxy voting
• Communication skills to liaise with investment colleagues
• Demonstrable interest in wider responsible investment and ESG issues.

Knowledge and Skills

• Project management and organisational skills
• First experience either in an advisory agency or an asset management firm
• Excellent communications skills - written and verbal
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrable interest in wider responsible investment and ESG issues
• Language skills: Proficient in English. French would be a plus.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) would be a plus.

About AXAThe 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 EntityAt AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose - to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities acrossalternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets. AXA Investment Managers | Home | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com) AXA IM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage candidates with disabilities or any other protected characteristic to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, when needed,to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions. Inclusion and Diversity | Careers | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com) What We OfferWe are committed to offer you an environment where you can: Grow your potential : be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities. Shape the way you work : work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees, offering you a large range of benefits (hybrid working, competitive health benefits, among many others.). Thrive within a diverse community : play a role within a responsible company that actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive workforce. Move the world forward : join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer and company, notably through the AXA Heart in Action association. As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmentalresponsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree.