Real Assets - Asset Management 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.

1.  AXA IM Alts
AXA IM Alts is a global leader in alternative investments with over €185 billion of assets under management  comprising c.€91 billion of primarily private real estate, over €85 billion of private debt and alternative credit, as well as c.€9 billion in Infrastructure and private equity.

We take a 360° approach to real estate & infrastructure investing with over €132 billion of assets under management in direct opportunities, held indirectly through debt and listed equities and via long term private equity investments into operating platforms. ESG is fully integrated into our investment decision making processes with our responsible investment approach anchored by the three key pillars of decarbonisation, resilience and building tomorrow. 

AXA IM Alts employs over 830 people located in 17 offices around the world and serves the needs of more than 600 clients from Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East. We are the number one property portfolio and asset manager in Europe,  and one of the largest worldwide.

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. The purpose of the role

Contribute / give support wherever needed to the members of the Asset Management team in their day-to-day work, especially design and execution of business plans (including ESG action plan), annual budgeting campaigns, DCF analysis, reporting, regular assets valuation campaigns and presentations, to maintain and strengthen high quality of deliverables to internal/external clients.

3. Main responsibilities of the role

•    Help Senior Asset Managers, or other members of the Asset Management team if required, in day-to-day job tasks/compliance with deadlines.
•    Main accountability will be responsibility for Excel/Anaplan models and Powerpoint presentations to clients, led by more senior team members.
•    To collect and analyse all information related to real estate assets, including technical, financial, legal, tax and commercial data.
•    To work with the relevant departments on all valuation assumptions of the assets, in order to identify and set-up the best strategy for Asset Management to investors. End result is to optimize financial performance related to client objectives and arbitration.
•    Including capex, service charges and revenues related to Asset Management, set-up and follow-on budgets and cash flows models under Anaplan/Excel or other required tools, manage obtaining all relevant information from the property managers and other partners or suppliers.
•    To work with the Asset Managers and ESG Lead to define the ESG strategy and follow up the achievement of the objectives.
•    To help in coordination of transition process of new all AUM with acquisition / development team.
•    Keep relation and attend regular coordination meetings with Property Managers, giving support to the Asset Managers.
•    Learn to use and be involved in the regular use of the different tools available for Asset Managers (Docusign, Anaplan, Deepki, Tenant database, Hub, etc.)
•    Support Asset Managers on the different market sectors update (last deals, markets trends and evolution, main operators, etc.)
•    To perform other Asset Management tasks and projects as assigned from time to time (budgeting, reporting, etc.).

4. Type of profile we are looking for

Education/Qualifications
•    Degree educated
•    Surveying qualification (e.g. RICS) is a plus

Experience
•    Knowledge of real estate sector 
•    Previous experience working for an investment manager / property company / letting or investment agent / professional advisory firm

Knowledge and Skills
•    Excellent level of Excel and Powerpoint
•    Good understanding of real estate market in Spain
•    Good understanding of financial techniques related to real estate investments
•    Spanish & English Fluent (oral and written), French/Portuguese will be a plus
•    General knowledge/interest on ESG topics applied to real estate

Competencies
•    Accomplished interpersonal skills, ability to work efficiently in a team in an international environment
•    Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions
•    Interest and curiosity on learning new things
•    Proactive attitude
•    Verbal and written communications and presentation skills
•    Entrepreneurial spirit and driven by results

5.    What does this internship 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 a variety of complex issues of a European real estate asset manager.
•   You will be fully integrated to our team and you will have the opportunity to work together and discover other departments such as Fund Management, Transactions, Development and Asset Controlling
•   You will join a growing platform which will allow you to take-over real responsibilities rapidly
 

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

The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and Asset Management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries.

We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings and Asset Management.

Our mission: To act for human progress by protecting what matters

Our values: Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA

At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose – to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets.

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Grow your potential: Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities.

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