Internship - Corporate Finance - M&A - March 2026

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

Why AXA? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning

One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

Your Role And Responsabilities
As a leading global insurance company, we prioritize human progress by safeguarding what matters most. Join our team of 150,000 professionals in an innovative and challenging environment.

AXA Headquarters brings together the group's corporate activities and oversees global entities, ensuring strategic coordination and compliance with standards, as well as consistency in commercial approaches.

Within
AXA GIE (DCFG)
, you will join the
Corporate Finance M&A Team
as an Intern.

What You'll Do

• Support the coordination of M&A processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors (investment banks, consultants, legal advisors).
• Perform financial analyses and valuations of potential acquisition or divestiture targets, including assessment of strategic rationale and financial impact.
• Conduct macroeconomic, sector and competitive analyses to support strategic decision-making and opportunity screening.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and analytical materials for senior management, executive committees and Board-level discussions.
• Support capital allocation activities and the monitoring of key entity-level performance indicators, ensuring effective and disciplined capital deployment (e.g. solvency ratio, RoE).

YOUR PROFILE

Who You Are

• Passionate about finance, with a strong interest in corporate finance and M&A transactions
• Currently enrolled in a top-tier business school, engineering school or university, with a specialization in finance
• Strong analytical skills with solid knowledge of corporate finance, accounting and financial statements
• Proactive, curious, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a demanding, international environment

We encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet all the qualifications listed.

In AXA, we are convincing that diversity did the wealth of our company. We ensure equal skills-based application review and accommodate specific needs.

What We Offer

• An international work environment - over 45 nationalities present on site
• State of the art office spaces in the heart of Paris with remote work allowed.
• 60% reimbursement of Navigo pass
• Generous Inter-Company Committee.
• Company restaurant and meal vouchers.
• And most importantly: a valuable experience within an active Early Talent community

During the recruitment process, feel free to inform the recruiters about any specific adjustments you may need for your job.

WHY JOIN US

You Will Join

• A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A company offering many benefits (learn more here: AXA Careers)
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?