ESG Analyst Intern - 6 months - January

Description

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has been part of the BNP Paribas Group since July 1, 2025, following the completion of its acquisition.

AXA IM is a key player in global asset management, with over 3,000 professionals and 24 offices across 19 countries worldwide.

We serve a diverse international client base, including institutional investors, corporations, and individuals, offering a wide range of investment opportunities across global markets. Our offerings include both alternative assets (real estate participations, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and solutions focused on private markets) and traditional assets (bonds, equities, and multi-asset strategies).

AXA IM manages approximately €879 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as investments incorporating ESG criteria, sustainability, or impact considerations. Our goal is to provide our clients with a comprehensive range of products, from traditional investments to ESG strategies, enabling them to align their portfolios with their financial objectives and sustainability priorities. In a rapidly changing world, we adopt a pragmatic approach focused on delivering long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the economy as a whole.

Department

AXA IM Prime is a fully integrated provider of investment solutions across private markets, including private equity, private debt, infrastructure and hedge funds. It operates within the wider AXA Investment Management platform – sitting alongside AXA IM Core, AXA IM Alts and AXA IM Architas –  and is backed by AXA Group, one of the world’s pre-eminent global insurance and asset management groups.

AXA IM Prime is an advanced ESG investor that creates sustainable value by encouraging best practices in private markets. Its goal is to promote sustainable ambition in the sector, a philosophy which is directly rooted in AXA Group’s DNA to act for human progress by investing in what matters.  

DISCOVER your opportunity

The ESG Analyst Intern will report to the Head of ESG and Sustainability and will work in collaboration with other teams at Prime to support the ongoing implementation of Prime’s ESG Strategy.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting ESG team and investment teams during the ESG due diligence of external asset managers and portfolios, including review and analysis of proprietary ESG assessment questionnaires, and ensuring ongoing implementation of the ESG due diligence process with all investment teams (Private Equity, Infrastructures, Private debt, NAV Financing, GP stakes and Hedge Funds)
• Carry out research tasks and benchmarking exercises for the ESG Team on ESG investment practices specific to private markets in the fund-of-fund business
• Support the Secretariat for Prime's ESG internal governance, including preparation of internal presentations and written materials
• Contribute to ongoing climate-related projects, including research tasks, and carbon footprinting of investment portfolios 
• Day-to-day support to the ESG Team on priority projects to support the ongoing implementation of the AXA IM Prime ESG Strategy, including engagement with external asset managers.

SHARE your unique experience

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.

Education/Qualifications

• Currently undertaking a Master’s degree in a leading Business or Engineering school with a specialization in Finance, sustainable finance or ESG 
• Previous experience in asset management or consulting is an advantage

Technical and soft skills

• Strong critical analytical skills and ability to concisely synthesize information in written form.
• Proven ability to multi-task and produce quality work with attention to detail within tight deadlines.
• A dynamic and proactive self-starter enjoying entrepreneurial environments that value initiative and autonomy.
• True team player.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (essential), Powerpoint and Word; other software skills are an advantage (for example, Tableau, SQL, Python, VBA).