FMCG Private Debt: Professional Placement Year Internship

Position job title:FMCG Private Debt: Professional Placement Year InternshipBusiness unit:AXAIM Alts – Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Private DebtContract 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. Combined AUM of BNPP AM & AXA-IM Alternatives platform is estimated at €300 billion.
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 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
The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Private Debt team manages loans secured against a variety of property types (student accommodation, offices, logistics, data centres, retail, residential, etc.) across the UK, Europe, and the USA. You'll be part of a collaborative team based in London and Paris, working on deals and learning from industry experts. The team has an excellent culture which focusses on supporting young professionals starting their career.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the senior CRE Debt Loan Asset Managers on the day-to-day management of loans within the portfolio
• Preparing reports containing loan data which is shared to investors and other AXA IM Teams
• Tracking cashflows associated with the CRE Loans i.e. payments of principal and interest
• Maintaining databases of loan/ asset data
• Monitoring the performance of loans through quarterly Borrower reporting packs and assisting on quarterly loan review 
• Monitoring the ESG performance of the portfolio
• Refining and improving processes including the implementation of new systems
• Helping more experienced team members (based in both London and Paris) with the following tasks:
  • Day to day management of loans CRE Loans: (mix of development and investment loans, secured against a range of asset classes in various locations) working closely with a number of internal and external stakeholders
  • Working alongside the Fund Management Team closing new loans: guidelines check, validation of deal allocation, Borrower analysis, ensuring payments /investments are properly processed and received
  • IPDs: interest cashflows reconciliation, fee calculations (break costs, non-utilization fees, make-whole fees), repayments/ paydowns/ drawdowns/amortization tracking
  • Covenants/waivers: Ensuring any modifications are as per legal documentation, regular analysis of covenants (alerting Fund Managers where necessary) 
  • Reconciliation: of financial information as to ensure the quality of the internally and externally shared data
  • Valuation: preparation of the valuation committee/loan review, analysing new asset valuation reports. 

Education Skills & Experience
Education

• Undergraduate students on a 4-year degree with a placement year (starting June/July 2026)
• Studying Finance, Investment, Real Estate, or a related subject (other backgrounds welcome)

Skills

• Ability to work both independently, and efficiently in a team, within an international and fast-moving environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modelling and analysis), Word, and PowerPoint
• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational  
• Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus
• Ability to learn quickly and open to taking on new challenges
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Fluency in English. Second European language is an advantage

Experience

• Proven interest in finance/ investment/ real estate / fund management
• Previous internship or work experience is helpful but not essential

What we offer

• Real responsibility from day one, with support from experienced mentors
• Exposure to a wide range of real estate asset classes and investment strategies
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams across Europe
• A competitive salary (£28,000) plus benefits
• A vibrant, international working environment in the heart of London
• The chance to build skills in financial analysis, reporting, and investment management

What we expect from you

• Curiosity and an appetite to learn more about Commercial Real Estate Debt 
• Commitment
• Willingness to learn & grow
• Workplace professionalism
• Physical attendance to the office 3-4 days a week

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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