Private Equity Impact Investing: Professional Placement Year Internship

Primary Location:

UNITED KINGDOM-LONDON-GB LONDON 22 BISHOPSGATE

Organization:

AXAIM Alts - Natural Capital & Impact Investment

Contract Type:

Regular

Shift:

Day Job

Schedule:

Full-time

Description:

The role-holder will support and enhance the impact investment team’s private equity investment processes and portfolio management process in line with our objective to deliver market rate returns alongside intentional and measurable impact across environmental and social themes.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Conduct research on key impact themes in line with our investment strategy
• Conduct qualitative analysis and formulate views on funds and impact businesses to assess alignment with impact objectives
• Data collection and analysis from our portfolio funds and direct investments
• Reporting of impact performance to clients
• Work with impact databases and analysis systems to support the investment research team’s broader efforts to place capital with impact investments
• Support transition of impact management system to a tech-based platform
• Support continued evolution of impact management system to align with best practice
• Provide support to the Impact Investing platform
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned from time-to-time, e.g., assist in creating impact investment universes, assist with client marketing and RFP responses, write industry thought pieces etc.

Qualifications:

Education Skills & Experience

Education

Studying for a degree in finance, social sciences, development or related fields on a 4-year University degree course with 3rd year work placement included

Skills

• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment
• Microsoft Excel (modelling and analysis), Word, PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge of Bloomberg is an advantage
• Analytical ability e.g., an aptitude to quickly get familiar and iterate on impact valuation models and research/company data
• Ability to manage databases and reporting tools used to drive decision-making and portfolio analysis
• Strong competency in data analysis – collecting and managing data, data organization/interpretation skills
• Strong project management skills, ability to take ownership of processes and service delivery
• Proven ability to multi-task and produce quality working within tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• A hard-working, dynamic and proactive self-starter
• Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational
• Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus
• Fluency in English, other language is a plus

Experience

• Demonstrated interest in impact investing, sustainable investing and ESG analysis
• Knowledge of impact investing norms and principles including the UN Sustainable Development Goals

What We Offer:

• This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading market position in alternative investments, 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 Fund Management, Transactions, Development and Asset Controlling
• 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.

Working at AXA Investment Managers:

AXA IM is a key player in the global asset management industry with over 3,000 professionals and 29 offices in 19 countries globally. We serve a broad range of international clients, including institutional, corporate, and retail investors, through a diverse array of global investment opportunities. Our offerings encompass both alternative assets and traditional asset classes. AXA IM manages approximately €872 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as ESG-integrated, sustainable, or impact investments. Our focus is on empowering clients with a comprehensive suite of products, enabling them to align their portfolios with both financial objectives and sustainability priorities. We adopt a pragmatic approach aimed at providing long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the broader economy.

AXA IM Alts is a global leader in alternatives investment, operating in real estate, private debt & alternative credit, private equity & infrastructure and hedge funds. Our goal is to enhance the value of assets we manage on behalf of our clients by adopting a proactive approach to responsible investment. We fully integrate ESG criteria into our investment decisions and advise clients on both financial and non-financial risks and opportunities.