Investment Specialist Professional Placement Year Internship at AXA Insurance dac

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

28000.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Knowledge, Commercial Acumen, Presentation Development, Content Update, Sales Support, Customer Request Response, RFP Structuring, Project Participation, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Attention To Details, PowerPoint Proficiency, Excel Advanced, Analytical Ability, Effective Communication, Creative Thinking

Industry

Insurance

Description

Position job title Investment Specialist Professional Placement Year Internship Business unit AXAIM Legacy Core - Product & Client Strategy Contract type Internship Preferred start date August 3rd 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 BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset management division of BNP Paribas Group. As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers’ (AXA IM) activities have been fully integrated into BNPP AM, creating a unified and strengthened global platform. BNPP AM is a leading global asset manager, leveraging the Group’s scale, stability, and expertise. We serve a diverse client base, including institutional investors, corporations, distribution partners, and retail clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities cover a broad range of asset classes, from traditional strategies like equities, fixed income, and multi-assets to alternatives such as real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and private equity. This allows us to tailor solutions to meet client objectives. With AXA IM’s integration, BNPP AM now ranks among Europe’s top asset managers, managing approximately €1.6 trillion in assets, with a focus on long-term savings and alternative strategies. Sustainability is central to our approach. We prioritise ESG and responsible investing to deliver sustainable, long-term performance while supporting environmental, social, and economic transitions. Adopting a pragmatic, long-term perspective, we aim to generate durable value for clients, employees, and the economy, backed by strong risk management and responsible finance principles. All figures are sourced from publicly available data as of September 2025 Description of the department The Investments Specialists team is made up of people based in Paris, London and New York. The team covers all the expertise of the Core platform: Equity, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Investments. This traineeship will be focused on Equity strategies and will be based in London Investment specialists combine technical expertise/high level of investment knowledge with commercial acumen, working to grow business in partnership with Investment Teams & Client group. Your role and responsibilities will include: Assisting team members in the development and update of investment related content, in particular product and strategy presentations as well as regular communications on portfolio management Contributing to responding to sales and customer requests Work with the RFP team to structure adequate and high-quality answers to prospect requests Participate in transversal projects (for example automation of presentations) Education Skills & Experience Studying at university preferably with a specialisation in Business, Finance or Economics (or other relevant fields) on a 4-year degree course with 3rd year work placement included Technical Skills Interest in asset management industry and equity markets Excellent organisational skills, time management and attention to details Proficiency and formatting skills in PowerPoint. Advanced knowledge in Excel, notably on formulas combination such as VLOOKUP, Sumproduct, Index, Match, is desirable. VBA is not required. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment Analytical ability Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus Fluency in English, French is a plus Experience Experience in Asset Manager/Similar role Engaged or willingness to enrol in CFA program Prior experience working with Tableau Software, Bloomberg Experience in manipulating Artificial Intelligence related tools 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 Portfolio Management, RFPs, Sales and Marketing teams 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 role involves assisting team members with developing and updating investment content, particularly strategy and product presentations, and contributing to responses for sales and customer inquiries. Responsibilities also include structuring high-quality answers for prospect requests via the RFP team and participating in transversal projects like presentation automation.