Structurer 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. DISCOVER your opportunity Description of the Department AXA IM is an international asset manager and part of the AXA group, a global leader in insurance. Our team includes a wide range of skills and experiences to better meet our clients' needs. AXA IM ALTS is a European leader in alternative asset management with nearly 20 years of experience and over €186 billion in assets under management. With teams based in 17 offices worldwide, alternative asset management is a strategic priority for AXA IM, experiencing significant growth in recent years. The Alternative Credit and Private Equity teams at AXA IM ALTS invest across a broad range of strategies: Private Debt, Private Equity, CLO, ABS, Private Financing, Insurance-Linked Securities, Leveraged Loans, etc. In this context, the structurer role in Front Office is central. They are responsible for initiating, structuring, and launching new transactions or products, such as open and closed-end funds, as well as dedicated mandates. This involves in-depth risk analysis, negotiation of financial and legal terms, and coordination of the launch with both internal and external parties. The structurer is also involved in structuring transactions for the Secured Finance team on behalf of its clients. They work closely with the management, investment teams, sales, and support functions, with direct interaction both internally and externally. The Structuring team is composed of 6 structurers. Your missions: • Development and Automation of Front Office Tools: Develop and automate tools to support the day-to-day activities of the investment team (portfolio monitoring, NAV monitoring, cash flow forecasting tool, etc.). • Fund Structuring Support: Assist in the structuring and setup of new investment funds across various jurisdictions. Support legal and regulatory reviews, including documentation, prospectuses, and agreements. • Quantitative Support: Support the quantitative aspects of structuring, including cash flow models and asset-liability management (ALM). • Market Analysis: Analyze market trends, competition, regulatory changes, and rating methodologies. • Front Office Report Preparation: Assist the investment manager in preparing Front Office reports. • Investment Committee Participation: Participate in the preparation of materials for Investment Committee meetings. • Project Management and Coordination: Manage and coordinate projects with various stakeholders: clients, external counterparts (banks, legal/tax advisors, rating agencies, custodians), and internal counterparts (legal, compliance, risk, operations). Qualifications SHARE your unique expertise Profile: Education/Qualifications : Master's degree in Finance / Economics Knowledge and skills : • Project management skills and proactive mindset • Proficient in Excel, including VBA • Proficient in PowerPoint • Patient, detail-oriented, and highly attentive to accuracy • Strong interpersonal and behavioral skills, with a polyvalent and multitasking mindset. • Ability to work independently while being a team player Experience: • Ideally, have at least one internship experience in asset management or a related sector. • Proficiency in both written and spoken French and English is essential. • Comfortable with reading and summarizing documents. • Data analysis skills; proficiency in Python is a plus.