At AXA IM, we act for human progress by investing for what matters, actively and responsibly. Join us and you’ll build a career in a truly diverse, entrepreneurial organisation.
You’ll be part of a mission to tackle some of the world’s most stimulating challenges, pushing boundaries and exploring fresh ideas that aim to deliver long-term prosperity.
AXA IM Alts
With €190bn assets under management, AXA IM Alts, the alternatives business unit of AXA IM, 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.
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.
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.
Description of the department
Support the process in structuring AXA IM Alts’ answers to Requests for Proposals (‘RFPs’) or due diligence meetings (DD), from kick-off to pitch preparation. Contribute to the production of high quality content on Alts’ expertise overall.
The main responsibilities of the role
- Coordinate resources and compile information across the company to answer RFPs, DD or to prepare client pitches (defining timeframe, identifying sources of information, highlighting critical items)
- Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders/subject matter experts of AXA IM Real Assets, SFD and Chorus (portfolio managers, structuration, middle office etc.) to gather all relevant inputs
- Work in close cooperations with capital raisers and investment teams to prepare and deliver top notch content for RFPs, DD and clients pitches
- Structure RFPs and DD with a marketing approach to promote Alts’ competitive advantages
- Ensure feedback is received subsequent to submitting the RFP or after a DD and follow-up on action plans to contribute to the improvement of our offering and process
- Maintain standard content
- Produce the funds newsletters in collaboration with investment and Client Group teams
Profile
Education/Qualifications
- Undertaking studies towards a degree in Finance, Maths, Economics
Experience/Skills
- Understanding of client process and sales cycle with ability to go the extra mile to help transform a pipeline into sales
- Demonstrated ability to structure marketing messages and propose content to help market real asset products / capture ideas and market trends to help better position our offering in macro/client context.
- Operating within tight deadlines and delivering high quality output could be linked with maintaining a positive attitude in pressured situations –
- Proven track record in operating within tight deadlines and delivering high quality output
- Fluent in English (verbal and written), French would be a plus
Competencies
- Client centric view with proven ability to listen and translate client needs across the business in order to convert pipeline into business
- Effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise, and to maintain a positive attitude in, sometimes, pressured and challenging situations. Attention to detail
- A self-motivated and committed team player
- Ability to work in a global matrix environment and work across assets, products, teams and countries
What do we offer
- This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading position on the market you can gain a strong exposure to a variety of complex issues of a European real estate asset manager.
- You will be fully integrated to our team and you will have the opportunity to work together and discover other departments such as Fund Management, Transactions, Development and Asset Controlling
- You will join a growing platform which will allow you to take-over real responsibilities rapidly
Please join us to realise your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live.
About AXA
The 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
At 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 across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets.
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.
What we offer
We 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 environmental responsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree.
