Investment Specialist - Intern (12-month placement 2024-2025)

The AXA IM CORE Investments Specialists & Solutions team is made up of around thirty people based in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and the United States. Its main mission is to design tailor-made investment solutions for our clients, contribute to product innovation and thus support the management and sales teams in their business development missions. The team covers all the expertises of the AXA IM Core platform: Equity, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Investments.

The main responsibilities of the role

• Assist team members in the development and update of investment related content, in particular product and strategy presentations as well as regular communications on portfolio management


• Contribute to respond to sales and customer requests


• Work with the RFP team to structure adequate and high-quality answers to prospect requests


• Participate in transversal projects (for example automation of presentations)
  
  Undergraduate students


• Major in Economics, Finance, Engineering and/or related field (but not compulsory)


Technical skills :

• Strong written and verbal communication skills - excellent English language skills required; French would be a plus


• Good understanding of asset management and financial products a plus


• Excellent organisational skills, time management and attention to details


• Proficiency and formatting skills in Excel, Powerpoint, MS Word and other publishing tools


Interpersonal skills:

• Collegial attitude with a strong work ethic, ability to multitask, and to work autonomously


• Team player and good interpersonal skills


• Able to prioritise and to maintain a positive attitude in fast-moving situations


• Creativity in the way to present information


• A desire to learn and an ability to pick up new skills quickly


Any other skill or experience which could be considered as a plus:

• Prior experience working with Tableau, Bloomberg a plus


• Experience in Asset Manager/Similar role is a plus
  
  AXA Funds Management


London, England

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a leading global asset manager offering a diverse range of global investment opportunities in both alternative and traditional asset classes. Through our products we aim to diversify and grow portfolios, while delivering long-term investment performance and value for clients.

AXA IM manages approximately €844 billion in assets, of which €480 billion are categorised ESG-integrated, sustainable or impact, as at the end of December 2023. We are committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all eligible assets, and to integrating ESG principles across our business, from stock selection to our corporate actions and culture.

Part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, AXA IM employed over 2,700 employees and operates from 23 offices in 18 countries globally at end of December 2023., 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.

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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.