Private Debt/direct Lending Intern

**At AXA IM, we act for human progress by investing for what matters, actively and responsibly. Join us and you'll build a career in a truly diverse, entrepreneurial organization. You'll be part of a mission to tackle some of the world's most stimulating challenges, pushing boundaries and exploring fresh ideas that aim to deliver long-term prosperity.**

**AXA IM**

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a responsible asset manager, actively investing for the long-term to help its clients, its people and the world to prosper. Our high conviction approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and traditional asset classes, managing approximately €824 billion in assets as at the end of December 2022.

AXA IM is a leading investor in green, social and sustainable markets, managing €489 billion of ESG-integrated, sustainable or impact assets as at the end of December 2022.

We are committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all our assets, and integrating ESG principles into our business, from stock selection to our corporate actions and culture. Our goal is to provide clients with a true value responsible investment solution, while driving meaningful change for society and the environment.

At end of December 2022, AXA IM employs over 2,600 employees around the world, operates out of 24 offices across 18 countries and is part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management.

**DISCOVER your opportunity**:
As an intern within the Private Debt team, you will support and assist in analysing potential investments opportunities (market analysis, due diligence support, financial modelling, valuation), as well as contributing to asset portfolio monitoring. Subject to deal flow, you will also have the opportunity to take part in meetings with origination partners and investors
- Contribute to analysis of credit opportunities including review of information material and due diligence reports, and assess associated credit merits and key risks
- Preparation of comprehensive financial modelling (cash flow models and debt structures) together with sensitivity analysis and business valuation/debt coverage
- Assess appropriate debt structures and terms, including review of term sheets and credit term agreements
- Participate to the preparation of credit memos
- Contribute to the execution and closing of an investment, working closely with internal and external parties as appropriate
- Closely monitoring the financial performance of investments made and perform an adequate reporting and quarterly valuations on these
- Contribute to producing regular reporting documents for internal counterparties and external clients
- Maintain relationships with origination partners, management team of portfolio companies, sponsors, advisors and law firms

**Your Profile**

**Share your unique experience**:
**Skills and Experience**

**Education/Qualifications**
- Final year of Master's degree in Economics degree or Engineering (with applied finance)
- Fluency in written and spoken English; Foreign languages (German, Nordics, Dutch, French) are a plus
- A first experience in Leveraged finance/ DCM, M&A, Private Equity or Transactions Services is required
- Knowledge of credit and financial analysis, cash-flow modelling and debt instruments
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint

**Competencies/Soft skills**
- Strong integrity, self-starter individual with a positive can do attitude
- T eam player mentality with capacity for intensive independent work
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong writing and presentation capabilities

**About AXA**

The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries.

We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings and asset management.

Our mission : To act for human progress by protecting what matters

Our values : Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA

**About the Entity**

At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose - to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets.

**What We Offer**

We are committed to offer you an environment where you can:
**Grow your potential**: Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities **.**

**Shape the way you work**: Work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees, offering you a large range of benefits (hybrid