Commercial Real Estate Debt: Professional Placement Year (2x Positions Available) - AX...

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Position job title: Commercial Real Estate Debt: Professional Placement Year (2x Positions Available) Business unit: AXAIM Alts - Real Estate Contract type: start date: June/ July 2026 Eligibility Undergraduate students studying for degrees that include a professional placement year during their 3 rd year of study (4-year degree) Duration of the placement: 12 months Location: 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 24 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 €879 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 December 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
The team consists of circa 58 professionals across Paris, London and Atlanta, investing on behalf of institutional investors in Real Estate debt instruments including Senior European loans, US mortgage Loans and European Mezzanine Loans.

Created in 2005 as the first non-banking commercial real estate debt platform, the team has rapidly grown to reach c.€23bn of assets under management making us the largest Commercial Real Estate Debt platform in Europe and 6th largest globally.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Transaction Analysis - fully integrated in the investment process, from the sourcing of a transaction to the Investment Committee presentation, you will be exposed to a of sectors (Logistics, Residential, Data Centres, Office, Office) and jurisdictions (Continental Europe, the UK, the US). You will conduct detailed analysis of the market, the underlying asset, produce tailored cash-flows/valuation models and simulate various scenarios.
• Market & Company Analysis - create elaborate short memos to improve the team's knowledge on specific topics thorough corporate and financial analysis of Property Companies, or specific sponsors and tenants as part of Investment Committees' preparation.
• Portfolio Management & Monitoring - assist fund managers in the daily management of their specific funds which includes participating in monitoring (portfolio performance, derivatives, cash management, reporting to clients, follow-up of borrowers/agents requests ...) of the funds. These tasks will be performed using fund management software and in collaboration with the middle-office team.

Qualifications
Education Skills & Experience

Education

• Studying for a degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Real Estate or related subject on a 4-year University degree with 3rd year work placement included

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 real estate
• An aptitude to quickly get familiar and iterate on valuation models and research/company data

What we offer

• This 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 Structuring, Corporate Finance, Legal, RE & Infra equity teams, Marketing, Sales and Fund 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 28,000 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.