Primary Location : UNITED KINGDOM-LONDON-GB LONDON 22 BISHOPSGATE
Organization : AXAIM Communication
Contract Type : Regular
Shift : Day Job
Schedule : Full-time
Description
Programme information:
You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment 20/20 one-year trainee programme. While we can’t guarantee a permanent position at the end of the 12-month contract, however, if you perform well & if we have an open position available at the time, then permanent employment could be a possibility. The Investment20/20 trainee programme is offered by many investment management firms and 75% of the 2,000 Investment20/20 trainees are offered permanent positions at the end of the one year.
As a trainee, you will be introduced to investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience, and develop relationships to progress your career and develop skills to secure a permanent role. We will support you in achieving/starting a professional qualification if this is something you are interested in doing (most firms offer it, and we highly recommend doing so). As part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events.
Our trainee programme is a fixed term one-year contract paying £28,000. You will receive 27 days annual leave. All roles are based in London.
Discover your opportunity:
The intern will be supporting the development and delivery of the rebranding workstream from AXA IM to BNP Paribas Asset Management; to be ready for January 2026.
Your responsibilities will include: Qualifications
- Rebranding Implementation across all workstreams
- Support the end-to-end rebranding process for all workstreams, including marketing, corporate communication and internal teams
- Assist with overseeing the development and approval of rebranded assets, ensuring compliance validation across channels
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (design agencies etc) to deliver rebranded materials on time and within scope
- Act as a brand champion, ensuring consistent adoption and adherence to the new brand guidelines across all touchpoints.
- Brand guardianship and support
- Act as key brand champion driving adoption and adherence to brand platforms and assisting other parts of the business with brand-related queries where required.
- Ad hoc support for our internal design agency – workflow management, basic design projects, cross-team reporting
- Contribute to transversal projects and communications initiatives across the wider Communications team where required
Share your unique expertise:
- Management and communications skills to work with team members and collaborating with key stakeholders as a functional specialist.
- Demonstrate and develop project management skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously either as part of team or as an individual.
- Acute attention to detail to ensure all work is delivered without mistakes
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global matrixed organisation.
- Learn to work with creative, production, and media agencies on creative development, production, and media plan fulfilment and delivery.
- French language skills would be a great asset for the role but not essential:.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint would be beneficial
- An interest or background in graphic design or experience with tools like Creative Cloud (InDesign etc) would also be beneficial
Please join us to realize your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live.
How to apply
This role is open to graduates and non-graduates. Apply online with your CV and a cover letter including your answers to the following two questions in 250 words maximum each:
- Why are you applying for this traineeship?
- What unique perspective/experience do you bring that could add value to our team?
We are an inclusive employer. Please let the recruitment team know if you have a disability, condition or difference that may require us to make adjustments.
Apply here
- Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis. The role may close before the stated date so you are advised to apply early.
Successful candidates will be asked to attend a competency interview followed by further operational interviews and an HR interview at the end of the process.
Unsuccessful candidates at CV submission stage will be notified by email.
If you have been unsuccessful with your application you can always consider other trainee opportunities here:
https://www.investment2020.org.uk/registration-form/
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.
What We Offer
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.
