Financial Controller – Infrastructure Debt (Loan Asset Management)
22 Bishopsgate, London – Hybrid
Permanent
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.
As a future Financial Controller, you will report to the Head of FMCG Private Debt and be part of AXA IM Alts – Real Assets.
DISCOVER your opportunity
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a multi-expert asset management company within the AXA Group, a global leader in financial protection and wealth management. AXA IM is one of the largest European-based asset managers with approximately €830bn in assets under management as of the end of September 2020. AXA IM employs 750+ investment professionals around the world and operates out of 15 investment centers.
Given its growth prospects, the Commercial Real Estate & Infrastructure Debt Fund Management Controlling Group team of AXA IM – Real Assets is looking for a Financial Controller – Loan Asset Management (Infrastructure Debt) to join our London office. The team is a market leader in Infrastructure debt with more than $24bn AUMs in Europe and the US and a 15-year track record. We are looking for a dynamic, rigorous, motivated team player to be part of our expanding fund management and controlling team. The candidate should have previous experience in infrastructure debt, such as in an infrastructure debt servicer or in a loan portfolio or asset management team within a bank or an infrastructure debt fund.
The role will focus on the Loan Asset Management of loans in Europe across different infrastructure asset classes, geographies, and risk profiles (core to value add / development financings).
The candidate will follow the loans from closing through their entire life, including restructurings, refinancings, extensions, etc.
He/She will be part of a team of more than 15 professionals interacting with the Fund Management team and other internal teams (client relationships and risk teams) and third parties (banks, borrowers, facility agents, legal advisors, etc.).
The successful candidate will be required to adapt as the FMCG function evolves and to assist in the rollout of an ongoing systems/controls/processes upgrade in line with the growth of the platform.
What we offer
We are proud to foster a high-performance culture, which means that we seek to recruit and retain people who are not only technically skilled but also globally minded, innovative, and able to leverage their unique perspectives and life experiences to support our success as a company. AXA IM is committed to building an inclusive culture, valuing diversity, and supporting the career progression of all employees.
Main Responsibilities
Loan Asset Management - You will monitor the performance and evolution of the Infrastructure Debt investments from origination until repayment. The main tasks include:
* Following up on interest payments, utilization requests, and repayments;
* Handling consents, modifications, and waivers from our borrowers in coordination with the Fund management team;
* Reviewing the loans’ performance through tracking key financial covenants (LTV, Leverage, ICR, DSCR, Debt Yield);
* Reviewing asset valuations, updating cash flows, and tenancy schedules;
* Monitoring operational aspects of the assets being financed (such as capex programmes, ESG metrics).
SHARE your unique expertise
Your qualifications and experience:
* Business schools, engineering schools, or universities.
* Previous experience in a financial institution will be appreciated (banks’ loan portfolio management teams, asset management company, or loan service providers).
* Proven financial, analytical, and organizational skills.
* High proficiency in English required.
* Appetite for/knowledge of loan documentation.
* Appetite for/knowledge of the Infrastructure Debt sector.
* Team player with multi-tasking abilities, rigorousness, and flexibility to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
* Advanced skills in Excel/VBA; knowledge of Simcorp Dimension is a plus but not a must-have.
We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.
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