Primary Location : UNITED KINGDOM-LONDON-GB LONDON 22 BISHOPSGATE
Organization : AXAIM Prime
Contract Type : Regular
Shift : Day Job
Schedule : Full-time
Description
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Description Of The Department
AXA IM Prime is the private assets one-stop platform of AXA IM, offering investments across private equity, infrastructure equity, private debt and hedge funds.
We offer diversified sources of private market returns through primaries, secondaries, co-investments, as well as NAV financing and GP minority stakes solutions.
Through partnerships with best-in-class fund managers, we tailor investment solutions for institutional investors and wealth managers that support long-term sustainable growth.
AXA IM Prime’s team of seasoned investment professionals has a long history of meeting AXA group’s ambitious investment targets whilst incorporating proactive ESG commitments and strict risk management criteria. AXA IM Prime oversees EUR30bn of alternative assets, with EUR5bn of commitments p.a. to further be deployed over the next 3 years.
Operational Due Diligence
- Conduct AML/CTF due diligence of manager and fund, including:
- Identification of Manager and Fund UBO or, if unvailable, the SMO
- Conducting WorldCheck screening of manager and fund entities, as well as UBO/SMO
- Assigning AML risk ratings based on the Compliance Matrix
- Preparing AML reports and submitting additional data to global AML screening programs;
- Conduct ongoing monitoring activities for approved Managers, including:
- Media monitoring, escalating any negative news stories pertaining to the manager or fund to the Head of ODD and Front Office Team
- Distribution and review of manager annual ODD questionnaire
- Conduct annual monitoring reviews with invested managers to ensure risk profile of the manager has not changed since the last ODD review
- Review of the fund’s most recent audited financial statement
- Written updated operational due diligence reports for presentation to the Investment Committee;
- Other Operational Due Diligence responsibilites, including:
- Assisting team members during manager due diligence meetings, providing support in the preparation, note-taking, and follow-up procedures.
- Maintain and update the CeNTRL ODD system to ensure all data and documentation remain accurate and current
- Assist with ad-hoc projects as required
Qualifications
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Qualifications/Profile:
- Interest in private markets (ie private equity, private debt, infrastructure, etc.) or wish to learn about it
- Excellent verbal and written English; knowledge of an additional language would be a benefit
- 2nd year undergraduate student with a focus on finance/economics or management/Business
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Very strong attention to detail
- Curious nature
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Previous experience/interest in financial markets/asset classes helpful
- Team player
- Creative and enthusiastic self-starter
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.
