Investment Risk - Intern (12-month placement 2025-2026)

AXA

Jan 21

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Data
Banking & Finance
London

Requirements

Education qualifications: Second year of undergraduate studies in Finance, Maths or Engineering
Must have strong numerical and analytical abilities.
Must demonstrate strong relevant experience with programming in an object-oriented language.
Must demonstrate a strong interest in financial markets and risk analysis.
Autonomy: is able to complete tasks of a certain technical or relational complexity unsupervised
Rigour and reliability: demonstrates thoroughness and exercises judgment to provide, in a timely manner, quality analysis and deliverables
Pragmatism and results orientation: delivers timely, tangible, exploitable results which create value
Ability to summarise and communicate: provides clear summaries and presentations to management, highlighting key points and control outcomes. Clearly presents these elements in the context of different meetings or committees.
Effective management of subjects on several fronts: more particularly, proactively acts to anticipate possible difficulties and escalates to management where necessary
Team spirit: ability and desire to work as part of a team; will support others and build relationships within and outside of their immediate team; able to engage with the team on a global basis
Preferable prior experience coding in Python.
Preferable study in a degree linked to evidencing the abilities and experiences in the first part of this Profile section (numerical and analytical abilities, programming experience, interest to financial markets and risk analysis).
Preferable prior knowledge on financial instruments and financial risk management techniques.
Previous relevant work experience can be advantageous.
Knowledge of financial data/risk systems can be advantageous e.g. Bloomberg, Factset, RiskMetrics.

Responsibilities

Execute regular monitoring activities with the team, analyze exceptions and escalate issues to investment teams and/or management as necessary.
Create monthly summaries of investment risk overviews for various UK investment platforms.
Contribute to regular and ad hoc tasks on the Pricing and Valuation risk stream.
Provide analytical support to Senior Expertise Risk Managers and the UK Chief Risk Officer as needed.
Provide support to wider IRAS and GRM teams.
Contribute to the enhancement of monitorings and reportings, in terms of quality, depth, efficiency of production, etc.
This part of the internship is likely to involve using Python programming to transform and analyse data within AXA IM’s internal environment.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a 12-month placement for the period 2025-2026.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be in their second year of undergraduate studies in Finance, Maths, or Engineering.

What technical skills are necessary for this position?

Candidates must have strong numerical and analytical abilities, experience with programming in an object-oriented language, and a strong interest in financial markets and risk analysis.

What will the intern be working on?

The intern will collaborate with the UK Investment Risk Analysts on regular reporting and oversight tasks, as well as project work and transformation initiatives involving data analysis and programming in Python.

Is prior coding experience in Python required?

While prior experience coding in Python is preferable, it is not strictly required.

What competencies are important for this internship role?

Key competencies include autonomy, rigor and reliability, pragmatism and results orientation, summarizing and communication skills, effective management of multiple subjects, and team spirit.

Is there an opportunity for personal development during the internship?

Yes, the internship offers a personalized learning path to help develop skills and abilities.

What are the company's values?

The company's values include Customer First, Integrity, Courage, and One AXA.

How does AXA IM approach sustainability?

AXA IM is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and integrates ESG principles into its business to drive meaningful change for society and the environment.

Does AXA IM have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, AXA IM values individual differences and actively promotes an inclusive workforce, encouraging candidates with disabilities or other protected characteristics to apply.

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