Position job title:Global Health Investing Graduate Intern (6 Months)Business unit:AXAIM Alts – Natural Capital and Impact InvestmentContract type:Graduate InternshipPreferred start date:2026EligibilityGraduate/ post-graduateDuration of the placement:6 MonthsLocation:22 Bishopsgate, London
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is part of the BNP Paribas Group since 1st July 2025 following the closing of its acquisition.
AXA IM is a key player in the global asset management industry with over 3,000 professionals and 29 offices in 19 countries globally.
We serve a broad range of international clients, including institutional, corporate, and retail investors, through a diverse array of global investment opportunities. Our offerings encompass both alternative assets—spanning real estate equity, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and private market solutions—and traditional asset classes, including fixed income, equities, and multi-asset strategies.
AXA IM manages approximately €872 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as ESG-integrated, sustainable, or impact investments. Our focus is on empowering clients with a comprehensive suite of products, from traditional investments to ESG-driven strategies, enabling them to align their portfolios with both financial objectives and sustainability priorities. Combined AUM of BNPP AM & AXA-IM Alternatives platform is estimated at €300 billion.
In a fast-changing world, we adopt a pragmatic approach aimed at providing long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the broader economy.
All figures, as at end of September 2025
AXA IM Alts
With €190bn assets under management, AXA IM Alts is a global leader in alternatives investment, operating in real estate, private debt & alternative credit, private equity & infrastructure and hedge funds. Our 800+ employees operating from 16 offices around the world are serving the needs of more than 500 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.
Description of the department
AXA IM Alts' Global Health Strategy mobilises capital and investment acumen to address societal challenges – healthcare therapeutics, devices, diagnostics and vaccines, while also producing market-rate financial returns for our clients. The Intern will support and enhance the Global Health investment team's deal flow, portfolio management and execution as well as support relevant reporting of portfolio progress.
Your role and responsibilities will include:
* Conduct research on relevant deals globally to identify companies to consider investing in or to track if too early
* Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis and formulate views on potential new investments
* Populate the deal flow database
* Data collection and analysis from our direct investments
* Reporting of impact performance to impact team
* Support portfolio management
* Support next fundraising efforts
* Provide support to the Global Health team
Education Skills & Experience
Education
* Degree/ post-graduate degree in life science, science, healthcare, finance, social sciences or related subject
Skills
* Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment
* Microsoft Excel (modelling and analysis), Word, PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge of Bloomberg is an advantage
* Analytical ability
* Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational
* Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus
* Fluency in English
Experience
* Demonstrated interest in global health investing, sustainable investing and ESG analysis
* Knowledge of impact investing norms and principles including the UN Sustainable Development Goals
* An aptitude to quickly get familiar and iterate on valuation models and research/company data
What do we offer
* This internship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading market position in alternative investments, you can gain strong exposure to a variety of complex issues that we face as a diverse investment manager
* You will be fully integrated to our team, and you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and discover other departments such as Fund Management, Transactions, Development and Asset Controlling
* Autonomous, entrepreneurial and result driven culture where taking initiative is encouraged
* You will join a growing platform which will allow you to take on real responsibilities rapidly
* GBP 34,400 basic salary + competitive benefits package
What we expect from you
* Workplace professionalism
* Physical attendance to the office 3-4 days a week
* Curiosity
* Commitment
* Willingness to learn & grow
Please join us to realise your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live.