Climate-Tech Fund Impact Investing: Professional Placement Year Internship

Climate-Tech Fund Impact Investing: Professional Placement Year Internship Business Unit: AXAIM Alts - Natural Capital & Impact Investment
Contract type: Undergraduate students studying for degrees that include a professional placement year during their 3rd year of study (4-year degree)
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is part of the BNP Paribas Group since 1st July 2025 following the closing of its acquisition.

AXA IM is a key player in the global asset management industry with over 3,000 professionals and 29 offices in 19 countries globally.

We serve a broad range of international clients , including institutional, corporate, and retail investors, through a diverse array of global investment opportunities. Our offerings encompass both alternative assets —spanning real estate equity, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and private market solutions—and traditional asset classes , including fixed income, equities, and multi-asset strategies.

AXA IM manages approximately €872 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as ESG-integrated, sustainable, or impact investments. Our focus is on empowering clients with a comprehensive suite of products, from traditional investments to ESG-driven strategies, enabling them to align their portfolios with both financial objectives and sustainability priorities. In a fast-changing world , we adopt a pragmatic approach aimed at providing long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the broader economy.
*With €190bn assets under management, AXA IM Alts is a global leader in alternatives investment, operating in real estate, private debt & alternative credit, private equity & infrastructure and hedge funds. Our 800+ employees operating from 16 offices around the world are serving the needs of more than 500 clients worldwide.

Our goal is to enhance the value of assets we manage on behalf of our clients by adopting a proactive approach to responsible investment. We fully integrate ESG criteria into our investment decisions and advise clients on both financial and non-financial risks and opportunities.

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.

Since 2013, we’ve pioneered the idea of creating investment funds that seek to bring about a positive social and environmental impact, while delivering competitive financial returns for our investors.

We believe we can generate outcomes that benefit people and the planet, while meeting our clients’ financial objectives. This is Impact Investing – identifying and funding projects where financial outcomes and environmental or social impact are linked.

We focus our investments where they will have the greatest positive impact – large-scale issues with significant funding gaps. Our investments have benefited 600+ companies and projects across 80+ countries in both developed and developing markets.

The role-holder will support and enhance the impact investment team’s private equity investment processes and portfolio management process in line with our objective to deliver market rate returns alongside intentional and measurable impact across environmental and social themes.

Conduct research on relevant Climate Tech investment universes including new themes, companies and opportunity sets
Help produce investment and valuation analysis to contribute to investment memos written by senior investment professionals
Data collection and analysis from our portfolio funds and direct investments
Reporting of impact and financial performance to clients
Work with impact and financial databases and analysis systems to support the investment research team’s broader efforts
Support continued evolution of our impact management system to align with best practice
Provide support to the Impact Investing platform with a focus on Climate Tech investments
Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned from time-to-time, e.g. assist in creating impact investment universes, assist with client marketing and RFP responses, write industry thought pieces etc.

Studying for a degree in finance, social sciences, development or related fields on a 4-year University degree course with 3rd year work placement included


Microsoft Excel (modelling and analysis), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
An aptitude to quickly get familiar and iterate on valuation models and research/company data
Ability to manage databases and reporting tools used to drive decision-making and portfolio analysis
Strong competency in data analysis – collecting and managing data, data organization/interpretation skills
Strong project management skills, ability to take ownership of processes and service delivery
Proven ability to multi-task and produce quality working within tight deadlines
Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus
Fluency in English, other language a bonus

Demonstrated interest in impact investing, sustainable investing and private equity/venture capital
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and valuation methodologies

Due to our leading market position in alternative investments, you can gain strong exposure to a variety of complex issues that we face as a diverse investment manager
You will be fully integrated to our team, and you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and discover other departments such as Fund Management, Transactions, Development and Asset Controlling
GBP 28,000 basic salary + competitive benefits package

Physical attendance to the office 3-4 days a week
As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers has officially joined the BNP Paribas group through BNP Paribas Cardif . This marks the opening of new horizons as we integrate into a leading European banking and financial-services group. We are creating a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets under management, positioning us among the top players in long-term savings and investment management.
This new scale gives us a stronger voice in the industry, especially around sustainability leadership, where both AXA IM and BNPP AM rank in the global top 5 (Share Action).
By uniting two established firms, we offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation with a long-term strategic outlook and strong group backing.

The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.
A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.

A global platform delivering tailored investment solutions with a client-focused approach.

Innovation:
~ Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.

Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.

Merging two client-centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.