Marketing: Professional Placement Year Internship

Position job title:Marketing: Professional Placement Year InternshipBusiness unit:AXAIM Alts – Marketing & CommunicationContract type:InternshipPreferred start date:June/ July 2026EligibilityUndergraduate students studying for degrees that include a professional placement year during their 3rd year of study (4-year degree)Duration of the placement:12 monthsLocation:22 Bishopsgate, London

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.
All figures, as at end of September 2025

AXA IM Alts
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. Our 900+ 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 keen to learn and eager to make an impact the success of our business.

Description of the department
The marketing team is responsible for producing the corporate marketing and product marketing literature, creation of content for client communications, presentations and brochures. The team also manages a series of sponsored and proprietary events, alongside awards, rankings, and surveys.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Assist on the updating and implementation of corporate marketing materials such as flyers, brochures and corporate presentations
• Collaborate on the execution of relevant communication campaigns
• Support on the planning and execution of events (proprietary and sponsored) including assisting on coordination of target client lists, invitation templates, and event reporting
• Assist with managing marketing deliverables (including giveaways, advertising) for key sponsorships
• Assist and support the development of marketing items
• Proofreading and copywriting for email, website, social media
• Support the communications team for any project in collaboration between marketing and communications
• Assist with the preparation of newsletters and reports
• Maintain the databases of images, videos, and biographies
• Assist with the dissemination of communications from Eloqua (mailshot system)
• Update digital assets (microsites, SharePoint, etc.)    
• Marketing compliance – assistance with implementing compliance considerations across marketing materials and use of Salesforce to log activities

Education Skills & Experience

Education

• Studying for a degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Management or Marketing on a 4-year University degree course with 3rd year work placement included

Skills

• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment
• Interest in investing and financial markets
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc
• Analytical ability, and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn about relatively complex products 
• Ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood messages
• Ability to interact with and influence internal stakeholders
• Effective communication including verbal, written, and presentational  
• Creative thinking, to be able to challenge processes, use of systems or marketing collateral content.
• An interest in marketing technology and tools is beneficial
• Fluency in English, ability to proofread marketing material (in English)

Experience

• Previous internship experience would be beneficial, especially within careers that demand precise attention to detail.

What we offer

• This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. 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, Sales, and Compliance
• Autonomous, entrepreneurial and result driven culture where taking initiative is encouraged
• You will join a growing platform which will allow you to take on real responsibilities rapidly
• GBP 28,000 basic salary + competitive benefits package

What we expect from you

• Workplace professionalism
• Physical attendance to the office 3-4 days a week
• Curiosity
• Commitment
• Willingness to learn and grow

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

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