AXA Investment Managers
Real Assets - FMCG (Private Debt) Intern (January '25)
Job Location
Puteaux, France
Job Description
At AXA IM, we act for human progress by investing for what matters, actively and responsibly. Join us and you'll build a career in a truly diverse, entrepreneurial organization. You'll be part of a mission to tackle some of the world's most stimulating challenges, pushing boundaries and exploring fresh ideas that aim to deliver long-term prosperity.
1. AXA IM Alts
AXA IM Alts is a global leader in alternative investments with over €185 billion of assets under management comprising c.€91 billion of primarily private real estate, over €85 billion of private debt and alternative credit, as well as c.€9 billion in Infrastructure and private equity.
We take a 360° approach to real estate & infrastructure investing with over €132 billion of assets under management in direct opportunities, held indirectly through debt and listed equities and via long term private equity investments into operating platforms. ESG is fully integrated into our investment decision making processes with our responsible investment approach anchored by the three key pillars of decarbonisation, resilience and building tomorrow.
AXA IM Alts employs over 830 people located in 17 offices around the world and serves the needs of more than 600 clients from Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East. We are the number one property portfolio and asset manager in Europe, and one of the largest worldwide.
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.
2. Description of the department:
The FMCG Private Debt team is in charge of monitoring the investment performance of all funds and portfolios managed by AXA REIM SGP owning commercial real estate and infrastructure private debt assets. It covers a wide range of activities, controlling and reporting financial data, but also implementing leverage and hedging strategies and ensuring proper governance on all managed entities or funds across Europe.
3. The main responsibilities of the role
• Contribute to the implementation of the annual internal control plan on debt funds;
• Participate in the drafting of the Service Organizations Controls (SOC) report for the real estate private debt activity;
• Carry out on a monthly basis the second level control as defined for the SOC report on all the private debt portfolios (about 19 controls on more than 30 portfolios);
• Report to the team all identified control inefficiencies and resolve them in a timely manner;
• Ensure that all evidences of controls are available and ready to be shared with the auditors upon request;
• Participate in meetings with the external auditors and the Risk Management team, handling auditors requests;
• Contribute to the Legal Audit process on private debt funds and portfolios;
• Monitor funds and portfolios management fees billing process.
Your Profile
SHARE your unique expertise
4. Profile
Education/Qualification
• Degree in Finance/Investment Management/Real Estate or similar degree/qualification - Final year
• Proven interest in finance / real estate
Knowledge and skills
• High degree of analytical thinking/financial analysis
• Organised and thorough, with good attention to detail
• Autonomous, pro-active, entrepreneurial and result driven culture
• Ability to work on a multicultural and highly international environment
• Flexible and open-minded
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English. Second European language desirable.
Please join us to realize your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live.
About AXA
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
About the Entity
At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose - to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets.
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AXA IM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage candidates with disabilities or any other protected characteristic to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, when needed, to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions.
Inclusion and Diversity | Careers | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com)
What We Offer
We are committed to offer you an environment where you can:
Grow your potential : Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities .
Shape the way you work : Work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees, offering you a large range of benefits (hybrid working, competitive health benefits, among many others.).
Thrive within a diverse community : Play a role within a responsible company that actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Move the world forward : Join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer and company, notably through the AXA Heart in Action association. As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree.
Location: Puteaux, FR
Posted Date: 11/5/2024
1. AXA IM Alts
AXA IM Alts is a global leader in alternative investments with over €185 billion of assets under management comprising c.€91 billion of primarily private real estate, over €85 billion of private debt and alternative credit, as well as c.€9 billion in Infrastructure and private equity.
We take a 360° approach to real estate & infrastructure investing with over €132 billion of assets under management in direct opportunities, held indirectly through debt and listed equities and via long term private equity investments into operating platforms. ESG is fully integrated into our investment decision making processes with our responsible investment approach anchored by the three key pillars of decarbonisation, resilience and building tomorrow.
AXA IM Alts employs over 830 people located in 17 offices around the world and serves the needs of more than 600 clients from Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East. We are the number one property portfolio and asset manager in Europe, and one of the largest worldwide.
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.
2. Description of the department:
The FMCG Private Debt team is in charge of monitoring the investment performance of all funds and portfolios managed by AXA REIM SGP owning commercial real estate and infrastructure private debt assets. It covers a wide range of activities, controlling and reporting financial data, but also implementing leverage and hedging strategies and ensuring proper governance on all managed entities or funds across Europe.
3. The main responsibilities of the role
• Contribute to the implementation of the annual internal control plan on debt funds;
• Participate in the drafting of the Service Organizations Controls (SOC) report for the real estate private debt activity;
• Carry out on a monthly basis the second level control as defined for the SOC report on all the private debt portfolios (about 19 controls on more than 30 portfolios);
• Report to the team all identified control inefficiencies and resolve them in a timely manner;
• Ensure that all evidences of controls are available and ready to be shared with the auditors upon request;
• Participate in meetings with the external auditors and the Risk Management team, handling auditors requests;
• Contribute to the Legal Audit process on private debt funds and portfolios;
• Monitor funds and portfolios management fees billing process.
Your Profile
SHARE your unique expertise
4. Profile
Education/Qualification
• Degree in Finance/Investment Management/Real Estate or similar degree/qualification - Final year
• Proven interest in finance / real estate
Knowledge and skills
• High degree of analytical thinking/financial analysis
• Organised and thorough, with good attention to detail
• Autonomous, pro-active, entrepreneurial and result driven culture
• Ability to work on a multicultural and highly international environment
• Flexible and open-minded
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English. Second European language desirable.
Please join us to realize your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live.
About AXA
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
About the Entity
At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose - to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets.
AXA Investment Managers | Home | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com)
AXA IM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage candidates with disabilities or any other protected characteristic to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, when needed, to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions.
Inclusion and Diversity | Careers | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com)
What We Offer
We are committed to offer you an environment where you can:
Grow your potential : Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities .
Shape the way you work : Work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees, offering you a large range of benefits (hybrid working, competitive health benefits, among many others.).
Thrive within a diverse community : Play a role within a responsible company that actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Move the world forward : Join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer and company, notably through the AXA Heart in Action association. As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree.
Location: Puteaux, FR
Posted Date: 11/5/2024
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