Front Office Data Scientist: Professional Placement Year Internship at AXA Insurance dac

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

28000.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, SQL, VBA, Tableau, Data Science, Portfolio Management, Trading, Risk Metrics, Data Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Power BI

Industry

Insurance

Description

Position job title: Front Office Data Scientist: Professional Placement Year Internship Business unit: AXA IM Core (Investments, Trading & Client activities) Contract type: Internship Preferred start date: June/ July 2026 Eligibility Undergraduate students studying for degrees that include a professional placement year during their 3rd year of study (4-year degree) Duration of the placement: 12 months Location: 22 Bishopsgate, London AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is now part of the BNP Paribas Group since 1st July 2025 following the closing of its acquisition. BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset manager of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. Among the top three asset managers in Europe[1], BNPP AM manages more than €1.6 trillion in assets for institutional, corporate, retail and wealth clients worldwide, combining liquid and alternative capabilities with a leadership position in long-term savings management for insurers and pension funds [2] (€850 billion AUM). BNPP AM offers a broad range of liquid investment solutions, spanning fixed income, high conviction active strategies and a fast-growing ETF offering, together representing over €1 trillion in assets under management. The alternatives platform, built on over 30 years of experience, is the largest in Europe and a global leader[3], managing approximately €300 billion across real estate, infrastructure, alternative credit and private equity. Sustainable and thematic investment capabilities are embedded across the business, supporting client’s long-term objectives. BNPP AM brings together expert professionals across nearly 40 countries, blending global reach with local expertise. [1] Based on Assets under Management ranking as published by major Asset Managers in 2024 - IPE Report 2025 [2] Based on Assets under Management ranking as published by major Asset Managers in 2024 - IPE Report 2025 [3] Based on BNPP AM internal data analysis Description of the department BNP Paribas has merged with AXA Investment Managers, an active, long-term, global, multi-asset investor. We work with clients today to provide the solutions they need to help build a better tomorrow for their investments, while creating a positive change for the world in which we all live. BNP Paris AM is part of the BNP Paribas Group, a world leader in Banking, Asset and Wealth management. We are proud to foster a high-performance culture, which means that we seek to recruit and retain people who are not only technically skilled but also globally minded, innovative and able to leverage their unique perspectives and life experiences to support our success as a company. For additional information please visit our company’s website The Core 1st Line Oversight & Governance (1LOG) team is a legacy ex-AXA IM team playing a key role in supporting the smooth running and development of ‘Core Investments’, teams of Investment professionals across traditional, listed public Equity, Fixed Income and Multi Asset investment remits. 1LOG has the following main missions: Be a protective 1st level Business Controls Unit/First Line of Defence for Investment & Trading activity globally, maintaining an appropriate and tailored governance model with Senior Management, Heads of Investment, Heads of Trading Desks and 2nd/3rd line control functions from Compliance, Risk and Audit Contribute to the development of Core portfolio management activities and order execution – across multiple asset classes and investment/trading regions internationally. In partnership with the different BNP Paribas AM support functions, contribute to the various transformation initiatives, helping create a robust operational environment capable of supporting daily activity, business development ambitions and management of regulatory change. Contribute to the oversight of Investment & Trading teams, helping design, maintain and report various control indicators as the organization's activities and structure evolves Your role and responsibilities will include As part of the Core 1st Line Oversight & Governance team, the Intern will work closely with the team in the UK & France, staying in contact with European, Asia and US-based Portfolio Managers & Traders, on the following key activities: Developing in-depth knowledge of the different investment products, order generation methods to be able to understand and help optimize associated risk metrics Maintain and develop tools and processes through Python / SQL / VBA / Tableau to streamline control data for Investment Management & Trading activity, working with large data sets within workflow systems. Maintain the databases which are needed to produce analytics for the compilation of key management information to provide a dynamic, and consolidated controls view to Investment and Trading Senior management. Output will be key to help identify and escalate control-related business risks for presentation to Heads of Investments and Trading Senior Managers within Core’s Committee and Forum governance structure. Help drive best practice and synergies across investment teams and trading desks to unify the control testing framework and processes as one platform. Support the Co-Heads of First Line Control with project management of enhancements to processes, optimization of 1st line controls (portfolio managers and trader activity). Liaison with external brokers within capital markets to act as the first point of contact for Core market sounding requests and coordinate with Compliance & Portfolio Managers on any incoming market sounding activity. Education Skills & Experience Education Studying for a degree ideally with modules in relevant data science field(s), on a 4-year University degree with 3rd year work placement included Expected minimum grade 2:1 or equivalent Skills Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to interact with senior Front Office personnel. Capacity to evolve in a diverse, multi-cultural global context. Self-motivated with drive & strong record of achievement Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational Fluency in English Experience Understanding of the asset management industry with a particular interest in portfolio management & trading. Ideal to have experience of using SQL, Python & business intelligence software such as Tableau, Power-BI for the creation of senior management dashboards. What we offer This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading market position, 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 Investment Teams, Trading Desks, Compliance, Risk and Audit 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.

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Responsibilities

The intern will develop knowledge of investment products and order generation methods while maintaining and developing tools using Python, SQL, VBA, and Tableau to streamline control data for Investment Management and Trading activities. Responsibilities also include maintaining databases for management information and supporting control enhancement projects.