Private Equity Intern na AXA Investment Managers Prime

Job Description 
-    AXA IM Prime – Private Equity Intern (9-12 months placement 2025-2026) 
-    Primary Location: London
-    Organisation:  AXA IM Prime
-    Shift: Day Job 
-    Schedule: Full-time

Organisation Description
AXA IM Prime (“Prime”) is the private markets one-stop platform of AXA Investment Managers (“AXA IM”), offering investments across private equity, private debt, infrastructure and hedge funds. We offer diversified sources of private market returns through primaries, secondaries, co-investments, as well as direct investments via NAV financing and GP minority stakes solutions. Through partnerships with best-in-class fund managers, we tailor investment solutions for clients that support long-term sustainable growth. As both a principal investor and a GP, Prime holds a deep understanding of client needs and offers a differentiated, global perspective of the investment world. Prime oversees $50bn (30/06/2025) thanks to a seasoned team of professionals operating across Paris, London, New York, Frankfurt, Milan and Tokyo.

Prime is part of AXA IM which is a leading global asset manager with €844bn in assets and 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 employs over 2,700 employees and operates from 23 offices in 18 countries globally.

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1. Description of the department
The AXA IM Prime Private Equity (PE) team focused on primaries, co-investments and secondaries opportunities globally

2. Purpose of the role
The Private Equity Intern will provide support to the PE team predominantly in relation to the analysis of investment opportunities including primary, secondary and co-investments, monitoring / reporting of the existing PE portfolio and market research

3. Main responsibilities of the role
a) Investment Analysis 
Under the supervision of team member/s, contributing, where possible, to the due diligence work on fund offerings, co-investment and secondaries opportunities to support the team and to the drafting of investment committee papers (track record and financial analysis, review of financial models and business assumptions, understanding of financial modelling, analysis of asset managers’ capabilities, identification of key risks and issues etc.)

b) Portfolio monitoring and reporting
-    Supporting in the quarterly monitoring / reporting of the PE portfolio, in coordination with team members within the PE and dedicated reporting team
-    Contributing to the monitoring of investments made, including investment performance
-    Contributing to refining and maintaining quarterly reporting tools that fit with AXA and third-party clients’ requirements

c) Market analysis 
-    Contributing to Private Equity market research carried out by the team 
-    Supporting the issuance of ad-hoc and regular market updates for internal stakeholders and external clients 
-    Contributing to theme specific deep dive research and/or presentations
 

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Role Requirements
Education/Qualifications:
-    Pursuing Bachelor’s degree with a focus on finance/economics or management/business
-    First experience in finance, acquired from prior internships / jobs (investment banking, consulting, asset management or private market investments related firms) would be a plus
-    Available to start from the end of September or early October for a minimum period of 9-12 months

Experience/Skills:
-    Interest for Private Markets / Equity as an asset class
-    Understanding of asset management industry / environment 
-    Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (specifically Excel) 
-    Interest in ESG themes and impact on Private Equity as an asset class
-    Fluency in written and spoken English

Competencies:
-    Intrinsically motivated with a strong can-do mentality
-    Very strong attention to detail
-    Strong analytical skills
-    Team oriented
-    Good interpersonal skills

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.
 

As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers has officially joined the BNP Paribas group through BNP Paribas Cardif. This marks the opening of new horizons as we integrate into a leading European banking and financial-services group. We are creating a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets under management, positioning us among the top players in long-term savings and investment management.

•    This new scale gives us a stronger voice in the industry, especially around sustainability leadership, where both AXA IM and BNPP AM rank in the global top 5 (Share Action).
•    By uniting two established firms, we offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation with a long-term strategic outlook and strong group backing.

The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.
Opportunities for our people:
•    A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.
Solutions for our clients:
•    A global platform delivering tailored investment solutions with a client-focused approach.
Innovation:
•    Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.
Pathways to sustainability:
•    Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.
Cultural integration:
•    Merging two client-centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.