Private Debt Associate

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom AXA Group Full time
Job Title: Associate - Private Debt / Direct Lending

At AXA IM, we are committed to investing for human progress by protecting what matters. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people, and the world to prosper.

About the Role

This role primarily focuses on analyzing and structuring co-investments in private debt opportunities and making investment recommendations for private debt portfolios across diverse industries, geographies (Europe and US), and instruments (unitranche, senior secured, and subordinated debt).

Key Responsibilities
  • Review new credit opportunities and assess their merits, risks, and key legal terms
  • Evaluate the investment's fit with portfolio objectives and targeted returns
  • Understand ESG impacts and alignment with AXA IM Prime targets
  • Share findings with the team and make recommendations based on initial assessments
  • Conduct in-depth analysis, including due diligence, financial modeling, and sensitivity analysis
  • Assess appropriate debt structures and terms, reviewing term sheets and agreements
  • Prepare credit papers and present recommendations to portfolio managers and investment committees
  • Lead and manage the deal process, coordinating with internal and external parties
  • Monitor financial performance of investments and their portfolio impact, including reporting and valuations
About You

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences. To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's degree in Economics or Engineering (with applied finance)
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages (German, Nordic languages, Dutch, French) are advantageous
  • 3-5 years in direct lending and/or leveraged finance at buy-side funds, asset managers, or banking institutions
  • Strong credit acumen and execution capability are essential; origination experience is not crucial
About AXA IM

The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries. We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings, and asset management.

Our mission: To act for human progress by protecting what matters

Our values: Customer first, Integrity, Courage, and One AXA



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