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:
Internship

Preferred start date:
June/ July 2026

Eligibility:
Undergraduate students studying for degrees that include a professional placement year during their 3rd year of study (4-year degree)

Duration of the placement:
12 months

Location:
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.
Combined AUM of BNPP AM & AXA-IM Alternatives platform is estimated at €300 billion.

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 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.

Description Of The Department

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.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Education Skills & Experience

Education

• 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

Skills

• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment
• Microsoft Excel (modelling and analysis), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Analytical ability
• 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
• Attention to detail
• A hard-working, dynamic and proactive self-starter
• Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational
• Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus
• Fluency in English, other language a bonus

Experience

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

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, Development and Asset Controlling
• 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 & grow

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

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.

What We Offer

The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.

Opportunities for our people:

• A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.

Solutions for our clients:

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

Innovation:

• Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.

Pathways to sustainability:

• Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.

Cultural integration:

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