Private Debt Investment Manager - AXA Investment Managers

AXA Investment Managers; Puteaux; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AXA Investment Managers seeks a Vice President/Director in Private Debt to lead investment sourcing and due diligence. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in private asset management and a master’s degree. This role emphasizes both analytical and interpersonal skills to drive investment success within their Prime business unit.

Prestations

Hybrid working options

Competitive health benefits

Qualifications

• At least 8-10 years of experience in structuring and investing in private assets.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; French a plus.
• Strong understanding of asset management.

Responsabilités

• Source, implement, and deliver investments in private debt.
• Lead due diligence processes for asset managers.
• Contribute to fund raising efforts alongside sales team.

Connaissances

Analytical Skills

Relationship Management

Presentation Skills

Writing Skills

Collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering or Economics

Description du poste

At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters , is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager , we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper.

As a Vice president / Director in Private debt , you will report to the Head of Private Credit and Structuring , and you will be part of AXA IM PRIME business unit.

AXA IM Prime is a Private Market Enabler and Hedge Funds platform offering diversified sources of private market returns across private equity, infrastructure equity, private debt, and hedge funds. With ₠30 billion of alternative investments under management and a team of seasoned investment professionals committed to proactive ESG and strict risk management criteria, AXA IM Prime is committed to transparency and reliability. The company manages ₠5 billion of commitments annually over the next three years and has 70+ employees across three offices.

DISCOVER your opportunity

The Vice president / Director in Private debt is able to source, implement and deliver investments across the Private debt asset class including fund investment, co-investment and potentially secondary trading, under the responsibility of the Head of Prime Private debt vertical.

AXA IM Prime business set-up

• Contributing to the product offering for AXA IM Prime fund / co-investment and secondary products and work alongside AXA IM Prime structuring team to set-up the relevant funds (commingled, bespoke and AXA dedicated)
• Contribute to building a best-in-class reporting tool that fits with AXA and third-party requirement

Sector fundamental and opportunities screening

• Performing a fundamental analysis of the private debt market segments and drivers. A specific focus will be made on corporate, commercial real estate and infrastructure debt. The latter will be a joint work with AXA IM Prime infrastructure team
• Reviewing market developments to identify sectors (such as healthcare), asset managers and investments to be considered primarily on fund and co-investment but potentially on secondary trades as well
• Determining to what extent an investment would fit with portfolio construction objectives
• Understanding ESG impact of investments and fit with AXA IM Prime targets in relation thereto will form part of the analysis
• Sharing outcome of findings with rest of the team and making recommendation based on a first assessment of opportunities

Deal execution

• Leading due diligence of asset managers alongside with a view to drafting committee papers and making a recommendation to AXA IM Prime and AXA investment committees
• Leading closing of the investment working closely with AXA IM Prime legal / tax and structuring team to efficiently wrap investment opportunities
• Reviewing co-investment opportunities proposed by third-party asset managers and make recommendations as relevant and lead the co-investment process until close
• Possible involvement in secondary trades as we grow the franchise and depending on the evolution of the private debt secondary market
• Understanding regulatory component of the investment liaising with the relevant departments
• Closely monitoring of investments made including performance and portfolio construction monitoring and perform an adequate reporting

Client relationship, reporting and fund raising

• Active interaction with AXA GIA and the private market COE more in particular including in relation to investment performance, market views
• Contribute to the fund raising effort alongside AXA IM Prime sales team including helping identifying client, pitch preparation, and client meeting attendance
• Perform control over reporting tool to ensure accuracy of data reported
• Monitor portfolio and asset performance
• Contribute to AXA IM Prime Private Debt fund of funds management
• Contribute to producing regular reporting documents (at least on quarterly basis) using AXA IM Prime reporting tool and asset managers reporting tool. Such reports will be shared with AXA IM Prime clients
• Feed AXA IM Prime CRM tool to ensure real time information flow

Education / Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (with applied finance) or Economics degree
• Fluency in written and spoken English; French a plus

Experience / Skills

• At least 8-10 years of experience in structuring and / or investing in private assets and / or private assets financing
• A solid understanding of asset management environment and ideally of insurance companies' investment constraints.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
• Strong analytical skills that contribute to informed decision-making
• Effective writing and presentation skills that engage diverse audiences
• Commitment to delivering high-quality analysis for all clients
• Excellent Relationship management skills

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About the Entity

At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose - to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than ₠887 billion in assets.

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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.

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