AXA IM Prime - Private Equity GP Stakes Investment Intern (January%2725)

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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

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a responsible asset manager, actively investing for the long-term to help its clients, its people and the world to prosper. Our high conviction approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and traditional asset classes, managing approximately €824 billion in assets as at the end of December 2022.

AXA IM is a leading investor in green, social and sustainable markets, managing €489 billion of ESG-integrated, sustainable or impact assets as at the end of December 2022.

We are committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all our assets, and integrating ESG principles into our business, from stock selection to our corporate actions and culture. Our goal is to provide clients with a true value responsible investment solution, while driving meaningful change for society and the environment.

At end of December 2022, AXA IM employs over 2,600 employees around the world, operates out of 24 offices across 18 countries and is part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management.

2. Description of the department
AXA IM Prime is the private assets one-stop platform of AXA IM, offering investments across private equity, infrastructure equity, private debt and hedge funds.

We offer diversified sources of private market returns through primaries, secondaries, co-investments, as well as NAV financing and GP minority stakes solutions.

Through partnerships with best-in-class fund managers, we tailor investment solutions for institutional investors and wealth managers that support long-term sustainable growth.
AXA IM Prime’s team of seasoned investment professionals has a long history of meeting AXA group’s ambitious investment targets whilst incorporating proactive ESG commitments and strict risk management criteria. AXA IM Prime oversees EUR30bn** of alternative assets, with EUR5bn** of commitments p.a. to further be deployed over the next 3 years.

3. The main responsibilities of the role

The role-holder will support the GP Stake Investments team and contribute to building and executing the investment strategy to get exposure to minority stakes of GPs / Private Markets Asset Managers through various routes (direct investments in GPs’ equity, GP minority stake fund commitments, co-Investments, strategic partnerships)
As the GP stake team and the investment strategy are in the processs of being built, this internship is a great opportunity to join an intrapreneurial experience.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Assist the investment team in various aspects of the investment process
• Perform market screening to support the creation of the deal flow
• Analysis and update of market valuations database based on listed comparables, market transactions and analysts notes
• Drafting of monthly newsletter related to GP Stake activity dedicated to AXA IM Prime
• Carry out financial and strategic analyses as well as financial modelling of potential investment opportunities
• Conduct research on key themes in line with our investment strategy
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects related to our activity

Desired profile

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4. Profile

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.

Your qualifications and experience:

·  Undertaking a masters or advanced degree in Finance / Economics
·  Previous experience in M&A Investment banking, Private Equity or Management Consulting is highly preferred

Your knowledge and skills:

·  Strong analytical skills and ability to manage databases and reporting tools used to drive decision-making (knowhow of private markets to be seen as a positive elements)Aptitude to quickly get familiar and iterate on valuation models and research/company data
·  Excellent writing skills
·  Proven ability to multi-task and produce quality working with attention to detail within tight deadlines
·  A hard-working, dynamic and proactive self-starter enjoying entrepreneurial environments that value initiative and autonomy
·  True team player
·  Fluent English speaker
·  Good communication skills
·  Proficient in Microsoft Excel (essential), Powerpoint and Word

5. What do we offer
- This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading position on the market you can gain a strong exposure to a variety of complex issues of an international asset manager.
- You will join a growing platform which will allow you to take-over real responsibilities rapidly

Please join us to realize your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live. #JoinUs