Position job title: Product Management: Professional Placement Year Internship Business unit: AXAIM Alts - Client Group Contract type: Internship Preferred start date: June/ July 2026 Eligibility Undergraduate students studying for degrees that include a professional placement year during their 3 rd year of study (4-year degree) Duration of the placement: 12 months Location: 22 Bishopsgate, London
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is part of the BNP Paribas Group since 1st July 2025 following the closing of its acquisition.

AXA IM is a key player in the global asset management industry with over 3,000 professionals and 29 offices in 19 countries globally.

We serve a broad range of international clients, including institutional, corporate, and retail investors, through a diverse array of global investment opportunities. Our offerings encompass both alternative assets-spanning real estate equity, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and private market solutions-and traditional asset classes, including fixed income, equities, and multi-asset strategies.

AXA IM manages approximately €872 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as ESG-integrated, sustainable, or impact investments. Our focus is on empowering clients with a comprehensive suite of products, from traditional investments to ESG-driven strategies, enabling them to align their portfolios with both financial objectives and sustainability priorities.

In a fast-changing world, we adopt a pragmatic approach aimed at providing long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the broader economy.
All figures, as at end of September 2025

AXA IM Alts
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. Our 1000 employees operating from 17 offices around the world are serving the needs of more than 600 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.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• 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 Alts (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

Qualifications
Education Skills & Experience

Education

• Studying for a degree in Finance, Maths, Economics or related subject on a 4-year University degree course with 3rd year work placement included

Skills

• 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

Experience

• 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

What we offer

• 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
• 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, Asset Controlling, Marketing and Sales
• Autonomous, entrepreneurial and result driven culture where taking initiative is encouraged
• You will join a growing platform which will allow you to take on real responsibilities rapidly
• GBP 28,000 basic salary competitive benefits package

What we expect from you

• Workplace professionalism
• Physical attendance to the office 3-4 days a week
• Curiosity
• Commitment
• Willingness to learn & grow

Please join us to realise your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live.