Description:
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has been part of the BNP Paribas Group since July 1, 2025, following the completion of its acquisition.
AXA IM is a key player in global asset management, with over 3,000 professionals and 24 offices across 19 countries worldwide.
We serve a diverse international client base, including institutional investors, corporations, and individuals, offering a wide range of investment opportunities across global markets. Our offerings include both alternative assets (real estate investments, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and private market solutions) and traditional assets (bonds, equities, and multi-asset strategies).
AXA IM manages approximately €879 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as investments incorporating ESG criteria, sustainability, or impact considerations. Our goal is to provide our clients with a comprehensive suite of products, from traditional investments to ESG strategies, enabling them to align their portfolios with their financial objectives and sustainability priorities. In a rapidly changing world, we adopt a pragmatic approach focused on delivering long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the economy as a whole.
DISCOVER your opportunity:
The Credit Research team contributes in a significant way to the fixed income investment process by providing bottom-up and sector analysis while incorporating ESG factors into the credit analysis.
The student-apprentice / Intern will have 2 core missions:
- To support the Sub Sovereign and Agency (SSA) team by participating to the production of value added in-depth credit analysis of SSA issuers and to support portfolio managers in their investment decisions.
- To help the Credit Research team in various ad hoc projects, including specific client demands and ESG topics
Your role and responsibilities will include:
• Anticipate evolution of credit profiles through in-depth sector knowledge, financial assessment and monitoring of economic trends and developments
• Provide proprietary fundamental ratings and recommendations for assigned issuers, applying the AXA IM SSA Research Process and recording fundamental views in AXA IM’s research publication system in a timely manner
• Support Fixed Income Portfolio Managers’ investment decisions based on bottom-up fundamental credit analysis of sub-sovereign and agencies
• Active and timely support of Credit Research team on various topics, notably on ESG and specific client requests.
SHARE your unique expertise
Education/Qualifications:
- Ongoing studies with objective to attain post-graduate degree in Finance, Economics
Experience:
- Ideally some experience of credit analysis (e.g. acquired during internship)
Knowledge and Skills
- Fluency in English is required
- Interest in public sector, economy and political topics
- Good writing and presentation skills
- Reliability, pro-activity
- Team spirit, and ability to work in an international environment
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À partir du 1er juillet 2025, AXA Investment Managers a officiellement rejoint le groupe BNP Paribas via BNP Paribas Cardif. Cela marque l'ouverture de nouveaux horizons alors que nous intégrons un groupe bancaire et de services financiers européen de premier plan. Nous créons un gestionnaire d'actifs européen de premier plan avec 1,5 trillion d'euros d'actifs sous gestion, nous positionnant parmi les principaux acteurs de l'épargne à long terme et de la gestion d'investissements.
• Cette nouvelle échelle nous donne une voix plus forte dans l'industrie, en particulier en matière de gestion responsable, où AXA IM et BNPP AM se classent tous deux parmi les 5 premiers mondiaux (Share Action).
• En unissant deux entreprises établies, nous offrons aux employés l'opportunité de faire partie d'une organisation dotée d’une vision stratégique à long terme et un solide soutien de groupe.
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L'intégration crée des possibilités de parcours de carrière élargis ; à travers différentes entités, classes d'actifs et régions.
Opportunités pour nos collaborateurs : Une vision unifiée pour un gestionnaire d'actifs européen de premier plan avec 1,5 trillion d'euros d'actifs, favorisant une culture de justice et d'inclusion.
Solutions pour nos clients : Une plateforme mondiale offrant des solutions d'investissement sur mesure avec une approche centrée sur le client.
Innovation : Utilisation des technologies émergentes pour améliorer l'efficacité et favoriser la créativité.
Chemin vers la durabilité : Intégration de la durabilité dans les opérations avec un engagement fort envers des investissements responsables.
Intégration culturelle : Fusion de deux cultures centrées sur le client, axées sur la performance, la collaboration et la diversité.