Private Equity: Professional Placement Year Internship

CompanyAXA Investment Managers

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

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Description

Private Equity: Professional Placement Year Internship

Primary Location : UNITED KINGDOM-LONDON-GB LONDON 22 BISHOPSGATE

Organization : AXAIM Prime

Contract Type : Regular

Shift : Day Job

Schedule : Full-time

Description Position job title:

Private Equity: Professional Placement Year Internship

Business unit:

AXAIM Alts – Prime Private Equity

Contract type:

Internship

Preferred start date:

June/ July 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

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is part of the BNP Paribas Group since 1st July 2025 following the closing of its acquisition.

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—spanning real estate equity, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and private market solutions—and traditional asset classes, including fixed income, equities, and multi-asset strategies.

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, from traditional investments to ESG-driven strategies, enabling them to align their portfolios with both financial objectives and sustainability priorities. Combined AUM of BNPP AM & AXA-IM Alternatives platform is estimated at €300 billion.

In a fast-changing world,

we adopt a pragmatic approach aimed at providing long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the broader economy.

All figures, as at end of September 2025

AXA IM Alts

With €190bn assets under management, 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 800+ employees operating from 16 offices around the world are serving the needs of more than 500 clients worldwide.

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.

We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of high performance, which means we seek to recruit and retain people who are not only technically qualified, but also open to the world, innovative and able to harness their unique perspectives and life experiences to support our success as a business.

Description Of The Department

The private equity team source investment deals, conduct due diligence and implement investments across the private equity asset class including fund investments and co-investments. The Placement Year Intern will support in the due diligence and execution of primary, secondary & co-investment transactions.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

Monitor and report on the portfolio (compliance with covenants, portfolio reviews)
Prepare and analyse financial models
Undertake due diligence on potential investments
Supporting in the quarterly monitoring / reporting of the PE portfolio, in coordination with team members within the PE and dedicated reporting team
Contributing to the monitoring of investments made, including investment performance
Contributing to refining and maintaining quarterly reporting tools that fit with AXA and third-party clients’ requirements

Qualifications

Education Skills & Experience

Education

Studying for a degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Investment Management, or related subject 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
Analytical thinking/ financial analysis
Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational
Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus
Flexible and open-minded
Fluency in English. Second European language is an advantage

Experience

Proven interest in finance/ private equity/ investment
First experience in finance, acquired from prior internships / jobs (investment banking, consulting, asset management or private market investments related firms) would be a plus
Understanding of asset management industry / environment desirable
Interest in ESG themes and impact on Private Equity as an asset class

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.

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.