Alternative Credit - Structurer Intern

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1.    AXA IM Alts
With over €184bn assets under management, AXA IM Alts, the alternatives business unit of AXA IM, is a global leader in alternatives investment, operating in real estate, private debt & alternative credit, private equity & infrastructure and hedge funds. Our 600+ employees operating from 15 offices around the world are serving the needs of more than 600 clients worldwide.

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 criteria into our investment decisions and advise clients on both financial and non-financial risks and opportunities.

We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of high performance, which means we seek to recruit and retain people who are not only technically qualified, but also open to the world, innovative and able to harness their unique perspectives and life experiences to support our success as a business.

2.    Description of the department

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.

3.    The main responsibilities of the role

• 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).

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4.    Profile

Education/Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance / Economics

Competencies :

• 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.

5.    What do we offer

-    This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading position on the market you can gain a strong exposure to an interesting asset class.
-    You will be fully integrated to our team and you will have the opportunity to work together and discover other departments 
-    This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment.

Please join us to realize your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live. #JoinUs

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Développez votre potentiel : Intégrer une entreprise engagée sur le développement de ses collaborateurs via une mobilité interne dynamique et une large offre de parcours de formation personnalisés.

Personnalisez votre manière de travailler : Travailler pour une entreprise qui s'engage à garantir flexibilité et équilibre à ses employés, en vous offrant une large gamme d'avantages (intéressement, télétravail, avantages sociaux compétitifs, etc.).

Epanouissez-vous par la diversité de notre communauté : Jouer un rôle au sein d'une entreprise inclusive qui reconnaît et valorise activement les différences individuelles dans un environnement de travail diversifié et inclusif.

Faites avancer le monde : Rejoindre un employeur responsable qui agit en faveur des causes sociétales et environnementales en tant qu'investisseur, assureur et entreprise, notamment au travers de l'association AXA Atout Cœur. Dans le cadre de notre engagement en faveur de la durabilité et de la responsabilité environnemental, nous célèbrerons votre arrivée en plantant un arbre.