Private Debt Intern - 6 months - March

AXA Investment Managers; Puteaux; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading European asset manager is seeking an intern in the Private Debt Funds team to assist with investment analysis and portfolio management responsibilities. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Economics or Engineering and proficiency in English, with strong analytical and presentation skills being essential. The role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic market environment and contribute to managing private debt funds.

Prestations

Broader career pathways

Client-centric approach

Commitment to sustainability

Cultural diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Strong integrity, self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Team player with capacity for independent work.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist in screening and evaluating new private debt funds.
• Maintain CRM database ensuring accuracy.
• Track private debt market trends.
• Prepare quarterly reports on fund performance.
• Review investment opportunities proposed by GPs.
• Contribute to ESG-related reporting.

Connaissances

Credit and financial analysis

Cash-flow modelling

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Fluency in spoken and written English

Formation

Final year of Master’s degree in Economics or Engineering

Description du poste

Primary Location : FRANCE-92-HAU-PUTEAUX

Organization : AXAIM Prime

Contract Type : Regular

Shift : Day Job

Schedule : Full-time

Description

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.

Department AXA IM Prime is the private assets one-stop platform of AXA IM, offering investments across private equity, infrastructure equity, private debt and hedge funds. We offer diversified sources of private market returns through primaries, secondaries, co-investments, as well as NAV financing and GP minority stakes solutions. Through partnerships with best-in-class fund managers, we tailor investment solutions for institutional investors and wealth managers that support long-term sustainable growth. AXA IM Prime’s team of seasoned investment professionals has a long history of meeting AXA group’s ambitious investment targets whilst incorporating proactive ESG commitments and strict risk management criteria. AXA IM Prime oversees EUR30bn of alternative assets, with EUR5bn of commitments p.a. to further be deployed over the next 3 years.

Discover your Opportunity

As an intern in the Private Debt Funds of Funds team, you will gain hands‑on experience in private debt fund selection, portfolio management, and investment analysis. You will support the team in the following tasks:

• Investment & Due Diligence
  • Assist the team in screening and evaluating new private debt funds investment opportunities.
  • Support due diligence processes and contribute to drafting Investment Committee memos.
• Database Management
  • Assist in maintaining a newly implemented CRM database, ensuring it stays up to date and accurately records all team activities.
• Market Intelligence
  • Track private debt market trends and fundraising activity.
• Monitoring the private debt portfolio
  • Assist in preparing quarterly reports, providing insights on fund performance, key portfolio developments, and market trends.
  • Help prepare ad hoc reports to address specific investor or internal requests, such as stress test, cash‑flow projections, or deep dives into specific funds or sectors.
• Investment opportunity assessment
  • Review investment opportunities proposed by some GPs and quickly assess their credit merits and associated risks.
• ESG & Sustainability Initiatives
  • Assist in integrating ESG considerations into investment analysis and monitoring.
  • Contribute to ESG‑related reporting and tracking initiatives.

Qualifications

Education / Qualifications Final year of Master’s degree in Economics or Engineering (with applied finance).

Language Fluency in written and spoken English; foreign languages (German, Nordics, Dutch, French) are a plus.

Experience A first experience in Leveraged finance/ DCM, M&A, Private Equity or Transactions Services is required.

Technical Skills Knowledge of credit and financial analysis, cash‑flow modelling and debt instruments. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Competencies / Soft Skills

• Strong integrity, self‑starter individual with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Team player mentality with capacity for intensive independent work.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong writing and presentation capabilities.

What We Offer

• Integration creates broader career pathways across different assets and regions; a unified vision for a leading European asset manager with 1.5 trillion euros in assets, promoting a culture of justice and inclusion.
• Clients benefit from a global platform offering bespoke investment solutions with a client‑centric approach.
• Innovation: Using emerging technologies to improve efficiency and foster creativity.
• Path to sustainability: Integrating sustainability into operations with a strong commitment to responsible investments.
• Cultural integration: Fusion of client‑centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.

Other Information

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.

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