AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a leading asset management company offering a broad range of investment opportunities across both traditional and alternative asset classes. Through our products, we aim to diversify and grow portfolios while delivering long-term value and performance for our clients.
As of the end of December 2024, AXA IM manages approximately €879 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are aligned with ESG, sustainable, or impact criteria. We are firmly committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all eligible assets by 2050, and to embedding ESG considerations into every aspect of our operations—from investment selection to corporate actions and company culture.
By the end of December 2024, AXA IM employs over 3,004 professionals across 24 offices in 18 countries. AXA IM is part of the AXA Group, a global leader in insurance and asset management.
Description of the department
The AXA IM Prime ‘Business Development’ department is organised in two: Sales and Product. The latter comprises of Product development, Market intelligence, Event strategy, Communication, Marketing, Investor relations and RFP.
Purpose
The Private Markets Product Development Intern will work in the Product department and will partner with various team across the business including investment teams, sales, structuring, marketing, legal and compliance. The role holder will assist the Head of Product and the team to help the delivery of department activities.
Main responsibilities
- Help the head of product development on the day to day basis to execute the Product Development Committee (PDC) including preparing the agenda with the various team involved in the launch of each product (ie product, investment, sales, structuring, legal, risk, compliance), the follow ups of these PDC (including preparation of minutes) and improvement to the process.
- Help the head of product development in the preparation of market intelligence studies on strategies that we are planning to launch (ie 'competitive analysis) to help design specific parameters and ensure the positioning is attractive. These studies can also be focused on transversal topics such as ELTIF, LTAF, Impact, etc.
- Help the head of product development to execute the ‘event strategy’ in close collaboration with the sales team. The starting point will be the definition of the product to push forward from a client segment and geographical point of views. Then the aim will be to identify the various main conferences in each region and then negotiate what is required (branding, speaking slots, etc.) with a specific target budget. The final step will be the coordination between parties (ie sales, investment teams, marketing, product) before, during and after each event.
- Help the head of product development to design/review/improve the messages we want to push forward in various format (ie conferences speaking slots, prospect meeting, presentation, etc.) and help support the training of each authorised speaker.
- Help the head of product development to prepare updates on strategies dedicated to support sales in the sell process of each strategy/fund in close collaboration with the investment and sales teams. It can take the form of short emails or dedicated short presentation.
- Help the head of product development to support the communication strategy. It will start by ensuring the strategy is followed and help prepare the information which is required for the various engagement we will have.
Skills-based development
Over time the candidate will also take ownership of ad hoc projects to develop project management and broader communications skills. The candidate will also be expected to develop investment knowledge and understanding of the fund management industry as a whole through exposure to fund management, investment and sales teams.
Qualifications
- Interest in private markets (ie private equity, private debt, infrastructure, etc.) or wish to learn about it
- Excellent verbal and written English; knowledge of an additional language would be a benefit
- 2nd year undergraduate student with a focus on finance/economics or management/Business
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Very strong attention to detail
- Curious nature
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Previous experience/interest in financial markets/asset classes helpful
- Team player
- Creative and enthusiastic self-starter
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.
