Interns (m/f/d) in Global Private Debt (Three Positions)

Job description

Allianz Investment Management (AIM) is the internal investment manager of the Allianz Group, responsible for managing the risk/return profile of its approx. € 700 bn investment portfolio. We develop, manage and implement the investment strategy for Allianz’s policyholders worldwide - sustainably and responsibly. Our global network of more than 500 employees from over 60 countries is organized in regional hubs located in Munich/Stuttgart, Milan, Minneapolis, Paris, and Singapore. It offers multifaceted career opportunities for outstanding investment talents.

 

AIM provides the perfect opportunity to embark on or continue your international career. AIM continues to grow and supports its employees to do the same. We believe that work should be rewarding, and that good work should be rewarded. We offer opportunities and strive for excellence. And our actions are guided first and foremost by high ethical standards and our sense of commitment to society.

 

Application deadline: 24.11.2024
Job start: ASAP
AIM People & Culture, 25.10.2024

 

Job purpose/role
The Private Debt and Opportunities team designs and steers the alternative debt portfolio for the Allianz Group. Private debt is one of the fastest moving asset classes of the last decade, and we are looking for support to source, analyze and implement the highest quality fund investment opportunities across senior, mezzanine and distressed credit strategies, in corporate lending, infrastructure debt as well as real estate debt spaces. 

 

Key responsibilities

·  Contribute to complex and large volume private debt fund investment proposals through qualitative and quantitative due diligence analysis in areas such as investment strategy, restructuring expertise, ESG, historical track record, and expected returns
·  Evaluate and map various strategies within the private debt space in the screening phase
·  Prepare for and actively participate in meetings with asset managers and decision makers
·  Utilize data analysis tools like PowerBI, Python, R, and SQL to support investment decisions and portfolio management.

 

Requirements

·  You must be registered as a student for the entire duration of the work term. Please provide proof of your student status (matriculation certificate or equivalent)
·  You have completed your undergraduate studies in finance, economics, mathematics, data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field with solid credentials and are currently registered in a master's program in finance, data science, or a related field. Please provide your undergraduate and graduate school transcripts
·  You have experience with data analysis tools such as PowerBI, Python, R, SQL, VBA, or other database and data analytics tools
·  You are fully fluent in English. German is a plus. Please provide certificates demonstrating your English writing proficiency level (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, or GMAT score sheets, including expired ones). If no such certificate is available, please explain your circumstances in your cover letter
·  Please submit your resume and cover letter in English
·  Please submit any German employment testimonials (Arbeitszeugnis) in German
·  Please limit your cover letter to 400 words, and please clearly describe the following:
·  Your motivation to do an internship in the private debt space 
·  How did you learn about this opportunity
·  Your availability, including the exact desired start and end dates, as well as any flexibility
·  The expected end date of your student status
·  Whether the internship is voluntary, or compulsory by your university program. For compulsory internship, please also indicate the minimum internship length requirement of your university

 

Qualifications:

·  We are looking for people who take initiative and can work independently within an international and dynamic environment
·  You are experienced in using Microsoft Office, with a preference for knowledge of database and data analytics tools, such as PowerBI, Python, R, SQL, and VBA
·  You have an inquisitive mind and learn quickly
·  You are interested in capital markets and investments; fixed income know-how is advantageous
·  You have strong analytical skills and pay attention to details.
·  Previous work experience in the financial industry is a plus

 

Additional Information

In order to consider your application properly, we kindly ask for the following documents from your side: CV, Cover Letter, Employer testimonials / references or recommendation letters (if any), University grades/transcripts of records  and high-school transcript (if possible) and your current Certificate of enrollment. Please upload these documents when applying for the role.

 

You must have a valid enrollment certificate issued by your university for the entire duration of your internship. For non-EU/EEA nationals who study in Germany, you may not surpass the maximum working day allowance during your internship with us. 

 

Job start: Dec 2024 or later. Flexible start date; please specify your availability / full-time

 

58696 | Asset & Investment Management | Student | Allianz Investment Management | Full-Time | Temporary

 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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