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<strong>Primary Location :</strong> UNITED KINGDOM-LONDON-GB LONDON 22 BISHOPSGATE<br><br><strong>Organization : </strong> AXAIM Alts - Real Estate<br><br><strong>Contract Type : </strong> Regular<br><br><strong>Shift : </strong> Day Job<br><br><strong>Schedule : </strong> Full-time<br><br><strong>Description</strong> <strong>Position job title:</strong>Financial Management & Controlling Group Graduate Intern (6 Months)<strong>Business unit:</strong>AXAIM Alts – Real Assets<strong>Contract type:</strong>Internship<strong>Preferred start date:</strong>Q2 2026<strong>Eligibility<br><br></strong><strong>Graduate or Post-Graduate, completed their studies within last 24 months<br><br></strong><strong>Right to work in the UK<br><br></strong><strong>Duration of the placement:</strong>6 months<strong>Location:</strong>22 Bishopsgate, London<br><br><strong>AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) </strong>is part of the <strong>BNP Paribas Group since 1st July 2025</strong> following the closing of its acquisition.<br><br><strong>AXA IM</strong> is a <strong>key player in the global asset management industry</strong> with over 3,000 professionals and 29 offices in 19 countries globally.<br><br>We serve a <strong>broad range of international clients,</strong> including institutional, corporate, and retail investors, through a diverse array of <strong>global investment opportunities.</strong> Our offerings encompass both <strong>alternative assets</strong>—spanning real estate equity, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and private market solutions—and <strong>traditional asset classes,</strong> including fixed income, equities, and multi-asset strategies.<br><br>AXA IM manages approximately €872 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as <strong>ESG-integrated, sustainable, or impact investments.</strong> Our focus is on empowering clients with a comprehensive suite of products, from traditional investments to ESG-driven strategies, enabling them to <strong>align their portfolios with both financial objectives and sustainability priorities.</strong> Combined AUM of BNPP AM & AXA-IM Alternatives platform is estimated at €300 billion.<br><br>In a <strong>fast-changing world,</strong> we adopt a pragmatic approach aimed at <strong>providing long-term value to our clients, our employees, </strong>and the<strong> broader economy.<br><br></strong>All figures, as at end of September 2025<br><br><strong>AXA IM Alts<br><br></strong>With €190bn assets under management, AXA IM Alts is a global leader in alternatives investment, operating in real estate, private debt & alternative credit, private equity & infrastructure and hedge funds. Our 800+ employees operating from 16 offices around the world are serving the needs of more than 500 clients worldwide.<br><br>Our goal is to enhance the value of assets we manage on behalf of our clients by adopting a proactive approach to responsible investment. We fully integrate ESG criteria into our investment decisions and advise clients on both financial and non-financial risks and opportunities.<br><br>We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of high performance, which means we seek to recruit and retain people who are not only technically qualified, but also open to the world, innovative and able to harness their unique perspectives and life experiences to support our success as a business.<br><br><strong>Description Of The Department<br><br></strong>The FMCG Third Party Equity team is in charge of monitoring the investment performance of all funds and portfolios managed by AXA REIM SGP owning real estate and infrastructure assets. It covers a wide range of activities, controlling and reporting financial data, but also implementing leverage and hedging strategies and ensuring proper governance on all managed entities or funds across Europe.<br><br>Your role and responsibilities will include:<br><br><ul><li>Model and update business plan and cash flow forecasts at entity and fund level</li><li>Check financial performance indicators accuracy</li><li>Contribute to the implementation and the monitoring of the Funds' financial strategy (investment management and asset management)</li><li>Prepare fund summary reports for clients</li><li>Contribute to regulatory reports</li><li>Prepare documents for the funds' board of directors and for ordinary and extraordinary general meetings for investors describing performance and main activities</li><li>Participate to investor financial due diligence process<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Education Skills & Experience<br><br></strong><strong>Education<br><br></strong><ul><li>Degree in Finance, Investment Management or Real Estate<br><br></li></ul><strong>Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li>Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment</li><li>Microsoft Excel (modelling and analysis), Word, PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge of Bloomberg is an advantage</li><li>Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational </li><li>Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus</li><li>Autonomous, pro-active, entrepreneurial and result driven culture</li><li>Fluency in English, Second European language of advantage<br><br></li></ul><strong>Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>Proven interest in finance / real estate</li><li>High degree of analytical thinking/financial analysis</li><li>Organised and thorough, with good attention to detail</li><li>Flexible and open-minded<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We Offer<br><br></strong><ul><li>This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading market position in alternative investments, you can gain strong exposure to a variety of complex issues that we face as a diverse investment manager</li><li>You will be fully integrated to our team, and you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and discover other departments such as Fund Management, Transactions, Development and Asset Controlling Autonomous, entrepreneurial and result driven culture where taking initiative is encouraged</li><li>You will join a growing platform which will allow you to take on real responsibilities rapidly</li><li>GBP 34,400 annual basic salary (pro-rated for 6 months) + competitive benefits package<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We Expect From You<br><br></strong><ul><li>Workplace professionalism</li><li>Physical attendance to the office 3-4 days a week</li><li>Curiosity</li><li>Commitment</li><li>Willingness to learn & grow<br><br></li></ul>Please join us to realise your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live.<br><br>As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers has officially joined the <strong>BNP Paribas group</strong> through <strong>BNP Paribas Cardif</strong>. This marks the opening of new horizons as we integrate into a leading European banking and financial-services group. We are creating a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets under management, positioning us among the top players in long-term savings and investment management.<br><br><ul><li> This new scale gives us a stronger voice in the industry, especially around sustainability leadership, where both AXA IM and BNPP AM rank in the global top 5 (Share Action).</li><li> By uniting two established firms, we offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation with a long-term strategic outlook and strong group backing.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We Offer<br><br></strong>The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.<br><br>Opportunities for our people:<br><br><ul><li> A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.<br><br></li></ul>Solutions for our clients:<br><br><ul><li> A global platform delivering tailored investment solutions with a client-focused approach.<br><br></li></ul>Innovation:<br><br><ul><li> Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.<br><br></li></ul>Pathways to sustainability:<br><br><ul><li> Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.<br><br></li></ul>Cultural integration:<br><br><ul><li> Merging two client-centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.</li></ul>

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