Stage - Closer Intern - Loan & Private Debt (Jan'26) en AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM)

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has been part of the BNP Paribas Group since July 1, 2025, following the completion of its acquisition.

AXA IM is a key player in global asset management, with over 3,000 professionals and 24 offices across 19 countries worldwide.

We serve a diverse international client base, including institutional investors, corporations, and individuals, offering a wide range of investment opportunities across global markets. Our offerings include both alternative assets (real estate participations, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and solutions focused on private markets) and traditional assets (bonds, equities, and multi-asset strategies).

AXA IM manages approximately €879 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as investments incorporating ESG criteria, sustainability, or impact considerations. Our goal is to provide our clients with a comprehensive range of products, from traditional investments to ESG strategies, enabling them to align their portfolios with their financial objectives and sustainability priorities. In a rapidly changing world, we adopt a pragmatic approach focused on delivering long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the economy as a whole.

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Description of the opportunity

The Loan & Private Debt team is part of the AXA IM Alts Structured Finance department (100 experts) which manages more than €50Bn in assets. The Structured Finance department is the part of the financial industry involved with non-traditional fixed income products that aim to target stable and predictable cash flows The Loans & Private Debt Team is dual based in New-York (12 people) and Paris (23 people).

Within a loan market where Settlement is key to succeed, we need a Closer which will handle all post trades transactions : settlement of loans transactions under the primary and secondary market in US and Europe, management of warehouses, instruct the middle office regarding all fundings and operational aspects, be in charge of all tax topics, legal issues and due diligence review of credit documentation in order to assist the Portfolio Management team in their decision to invest in specific deals (revolving loans).

The main responsabilities of the role

The Closer will have to :

• Handle the  settlement of primary and secondary market: take care of the total process until the funding (LMA Trade Confirmation, Transfer Certificate, closing), follow up with counterparties/ Agencies ;

• Keep relationship with Third Parties (Virtus, ClearPar / IHS Markit, Trustees) and provide all information needed

• Be in charge of the resolution of any potential issue before and after the settlement of the trade with Virtus and trustees. Be in charge of  the oldest trades pending (+70 days)

• Cash management : be in relation with the middle office, send instructions, handle the cash level available for each portfolio, make a selection of trades to settle, handle the specific cash topics of warehouses 
 

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Education/Qualifications
•    Graduate Degree (university degree minimum)

Experience
•    Junior 

Skills
•    Organized and able to work with short deadlines.
•    Relational and behavioral skills: ability to work in an international environment with a strong team spirit
•    Experience on settlement would be a plus.
•    Fluent in English. 
•    Autonomous and capacity to work in team

À partir du 1er juillet 2025, AXA Investment Managers a officiellement rejoint le groupe BNP Paribas via BNP Paribas Cardif. Cela marque l'ouverture de nouveaux horizons alors que nous intégrons un groupe bancaire et de services financiers européen de premier plan. Nous créons un gestionnaire d'actifs européen de premier plan avec 1,5 trillion d'euros d'actifs sous gestion, nous positionnant parmi les principaux acteurs de l'épargne à long terme et de la gestion d'investissements.
•    Cette nouvelle échelle nous donne une voix plus forte dans l'industrie, en particulier en matière de gestion responsable, où AXA IM et BNPP AM se classent tous deux parmi les 5 premiers mondiaux (Share Action). 
•    En unissant deux entreprises établies, nous offrons aux employés l'opportunité de faire partie d'une organisation dotée d’une vision stratégique à long terme et un solide soutien de groupe.

L'intégration crée des possibilités de parcours de carrière élargis ; à travers différentes entités, classes d'actifs et régions.
Opportunités pour nos collaborateurs : Une vision unifiée pour un gestionnaire d'actifs européen de premier plan avec 1,5 trillion d'euros d'actifs, favorisant une culture de justice et d'inclusion.
Solutions pour nos clients : Une plateforme mondiale offrant des solutions d'investissement sur mesure avec une approche centrée sur le client.
Innovation : Utilisation des technologies émergentes pour améliorer l'efficacité et favoriser la créativité.
Chemin vers la durabilité : Intégration de la durabilité dans les opérations avec un engagement fort envers des investissements responsables.
Intégration culturelle : Fusion de deux cultures centrées sur le client, axées sur la performance, la collaboration et la diversité.