Analyst or Associate CRE Finance

London, England, United Kingdom

6/26/2025

Location: This role could be based in London or Paris - Hybrid

Permanent

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 future Analyst or Associate CRE Finance, you will report to Senior Fund Manager CRE Finance, and you will be part of AXA IM Alts - Real Assets.

DISCOVER your opportunity

The Analyst or Associate CRE Finance will play a supporting role in sourcing, analysis, structuring and execution of Real Estate debt transactions.

Your Role And Responsibilities Will Include

• Transaction Analysis Accountabilities:
• Participate in the review of European Real Estate debt transactions across the investment spectrum i.e., gain knowledge of the diversity of sectors (Office, Retail, Hotel, Residential, Logistics) and instruments (Loans/Bonds/securitization).
• Produce thorough Real Estate investment analysis, create tailored cash-flows/valuation models to simulate various scenarios
• Prepare and present Investment Committee Memorandums and perform investment due diligence and assist in the closing of deals.

• Company Analysis:
• Elaborate short memos to improve the team’s knowledge on specific topics but also produce thorough corporate and financial analysis of Property Companies, or of specific sponsors and tenants as part of Investment Committees’ preparation.

• Portfolio Management & Monitoring:
• Assist fund managers in the daily management of their specific funds which includes participating in their monitoring (portfolio performance, derivatives, cash management, reporting to clients, follow-up of borrowers/agents’ requests …) of the funds. Those tasks will be performed using fund management software and in collaboration with the middle-office team.

• Development:
• Involved in the team’s strategic development and participate in the fit of each strategy with current market conditions
  

SHARE your unique expertise

Your Qualifications And Experience

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.

• Leading business schools, engineering schools or universities (end of studies students preferred). A specialization in Real Estate is also appreciated
• Previous experiences in a financial institution or in a real estate company
  
  

Your Knowledge And Skills

• Proven financial analytical skills
• Fluency in English required, French proficiency is a plus
• Advanced skills in Excel (modelling). Knowledge of Bloomberg is an advantage
• Strong interest in the Real Estate Finance sector and understanding of AXA IM - Alts position within it
• Team player
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Desire and flexibility to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Very thorough mind with excellent attention to detail and capacity for synthesizing
  
  

Please note: this is not an entry level role, the successful candidate will already have some relevant industry experience post their studies.

We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.

The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.

Opportunities For Our People

• A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.
  
  

Solutions For Our Clients

• A global platform delivering tailored investment solutions with a client-focused approach.
  
  

Innovation

• Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.
  
  

Pathways To Sustainability

• Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.
  
  

Cultural Integration

• Merging two client-centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.
  
  

The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries.

We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings and asset management.

Our mission: To act for human progress by protecting what matters

Our values: Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA

As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers has officially joined the BNP Paribas group through BNP Paribas Cardif. This marks the opening of new horizons as we integrate into a leading European banking and financial-services group. We are creating a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets under management, positioning us among the top players in long-term savings and investment management.

• This new scale gives us a stronger voice in the industry, especially around sustainability leadership, where both AXA IM and BNPP AM rank in the global top 5 (Share Action).
• By uniting two established firms, we offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation with a long-term strategic outlook and strong group backing.