Job Specifications
Primary Location:
UNITED KINGDOM-LONDON-GB LONDON 22 BISHOPSGATE
Organization
AXAIM Alts - Natural Capital & Impact Investment
Contract Type
Regular
Shift
Day Job
Schedule
Full-time
Description
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 key impact themes in line with our investment strategy
Conduct qualitative analysis and formulate views on funds and impact businesses to assess alignment with impact objectives
Data collection and analysis from our portfolio funds and direct investments
Reporting of impact performance to clients
Work with impact databases and analysis systems to support the investment research team’s broader efforts to place capital with impact investments
Support transition of impact management system to a tech-based platform
Support continued evolution of impact management system to align with best practice
Provide support to the Impact Investing platform
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.
Qualifications
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, etc. Knowledge of Bloomberg is an advantage
Analytical ability e.g., an aptitude to quickly get familiar and iterate on impact 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 is a plus
Experience
Demonstrated interest in impact investing, sustainable investing and ESG analysis
Knowledge of impact investing norms and principles including the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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.
Working At AXA Investment Managers
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 and traditional asset classes. 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, enabling them to align their portfolios with both financial objectives and sustainability priorities. We adopt a pragmatic approach aimed at providing long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the broader economy.
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 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 crit
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