Private Debt/Direct Lending Intern - German speaker - 12 months (2026)

Description

Description

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has been part of the BNP Paribas Group since July 1, 2025, following the completion of its acquisition.

AXA IM is a key player in global asset management, with over 3,000 professionals and 24 offices across 19 countries worldwide.

We serve a diverse international client base, including institutional investors, corporations, and individuals, offering a wide range of investment opportunities across global markets. Our offerings include both alternative assets (real estate participations, private debt, alternative credit, infrastructure, private equity, and solutions focused on private markets) and traditional assets (bonds, equities, and multi-asset strategies).

AXA IM manages approximately €879 billion in assets, of which €493 billion are categorized as investments incorporating ESG criteria, sustainability, or impact considerations. Our goal is to provide our clients with a comprehensive range of products, from traditional investments to ESG strategies, enabling them to align their portfolios with their financial objectives and sustainability priorities. In a rapidly changing world, we adopt a pragmatic approach focused on delivering long-term value to our clients, our employees, and the economy as a whole.

Department

AXA IM Prime is the private assets one-stop platform of AXA IM, offering investments across private equity, infrastructure equity, private debt and hedge funds.

We offer diversified sources of private market returns through primaries, secondaries, co-investments, as well as NAV financing and GP minority stakes solutions.

Through partnerships with best-in-class fund managers, we tailor investment solutions for institutional investors and wealth managers that support long-term sustainable growth.

AXA IM Prime's team of seasoned investment professionals has a long history of meeting AXA group's ambitious investment targets whilst incorporating proactive ESG commitments and strict risk management criteria. AXA IM Prime oversees EUR30bn of alternative assets, with EUR5bn of commitments p.a. to further be deployed over the next 3 years.

Main responsibilities

As an intern within the Private Debt team, you will support and assist in analysing potential investments opportunities (market analysis, due diligence support, financial modelling, valuation), as well as contributing to asset portfolio monitoring. Subject to deal flow, you will also have the opportunity to take part in meetings with origination partners and investors.

• Contribute to analysis of credit opportunities including review of information material and due diligence reports, and assess associated credit merits and key risks.
• Preparation of comprehensive financial modelling (cash flow models and debt structures) together with sensitivity analysis and business valuation/debt coverage.
• Assess appropriate debt structures and terms, including review of term sheets and credit term agreements.
• Participate to the preparation of credit memos.
• Contribute to the execution and closing of an investment, working closely with internal and external parties as appropriate.
• Closely monitoring the financial performance of investments made and perform an adequate reporting and quarterly valuations on these.
• Contribute to producing regular reporting documents for internal counterparties and external clients.
• Maintain relationships with origination partners, management team of portfolio companies, sponsors, advisors and law firms

Qualifications

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Education/Qualifications:

• Final year of Master's degree in Economics degree or Engineering (with applied finance) or Master's degree in Corporate finance.
• Duration : 6 to 12 months internship

Technical skills:

• A first experience in Leveraged Finance, DCM, M&A, Private Equity, Private Debt, or Debt Advisory with a focus on corporates (ideally mid-cap corporates/transactions) is required and mandatory.
• Knowledge of credit/risk, financial analysis, cash-flow modelling and debt instruments.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Competencies

• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English is required and mandatory.
• Strong integrity, self-starter individual with a positive can do attitude.
• Team player mentality with capacity for intensive independent work.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong writing and presentation capabilities.

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About AXA

As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers has officially joined the BNP Paribas group through BNP Paribas Cardif. This marks the opening of new horizons as we integrate into a leading European banking and financial-services group. We are creating a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets under management, positioning us among the top players in long-term savings and investment management.

• This new scale gives us a stronger voice in the industry, especially around sustainability leadership, where both AXA IM and BNPP AM rank in the global top 5 (Share Action).

• By uniting two established firms, we offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation with a long-term strategic outlook and strong group backing.

The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.

Opportunities for our people:

• A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.

Solutions for our clients:

• A global platform delivering tailored investment solutions with a client-focused approach.

Innovation:

• Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.

Pathways to sustainability:

• Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.

Cultural integration:

• Merging two client-centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.