Intern - Direct Lending Platform (f/m/d)

Job description

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

 

At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now! In this role you will join AllianzGI Direct Lending platform by strengthening our investment capabilities in Paris.

 

Based in Zurich, Paris, London, Munich, Rotterdam and Singapore, the Direct Lending platform is composed of 33 investment professionals, including 8 investment professionals in Paris. With c. €10bn AUM, we invest in European low to mid-cap direct lending transactions (including Impact deals), in Emerging Markets and in Asia.

 

In addition to contributing to the structuring, credit analysis, terms and conditions negotiation, execution and asset monitoring of direct lending transactions in European markets, the position will include various related tasks linked to the growth of the business.

 

The Allianz Global Investors Direct Lending platform is currently offering an internship position in the Paris office, which will give you the opportunity to work on Private Credit investing in Europe. The team’s strategy focuses on LBOs with top-tier private equity, targeting a wide range of investments’ profiles from senior to unitranche transactions and including one of the first unitranche small-cap impact fund – allowing commercial investors to direct their capital in a way that can address their different needs and objectives.

 

This will be a 6-month placement. The start date will be June/July 2025.

 

What you will do

 

·  Investment opportunities analysis: meetings with management, financial statements analysis, market studies realization, due diligence analysis, LBO and Corporate transaction modelling, scenario analysis
·  Elaboration of Investment Memoranda for the Investment Committee
·  Existing investments monitoring (financial analysis, meetings with management) and preparation of investment reports
·  Keep informed of key developments in the European private debt market, impact private credit investing, blended finance and emerging markets space
·  Assist in the preparation of marketing materials.

 

What you bring

 

·  Pursuing or holding a Master’s degree from a business or engineering school or university with a specialization in corporate finance
·  Good expertise of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
·  Previous experience in corporate finance (private equity, investment banking, structured finance, transaction services, etc.) is appreciated
·  Fluent in French and English and ability to work in an international setup
·  A strong analytical approach
·  Proactive and positive attitude, with capacity to work under pressure
·  A focus on attention to detail with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

 

What we offer

 

·  “New Normal”, it’s not news to us: As a global company, we’ve known the hybrid model before it was ‘in’. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
·  Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
·  Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
·  Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
·  … and so much more!

 

About Allianz Global Investors

 

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager. 

 

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals. 

 

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.  

 

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. 

 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com  

 

  To Recruitment Agencies:  

 

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. 

 

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. 

 

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. 

 

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.  

 
70279 | Asset & Investment Management | Student | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Temporary