Investment Specialist Traineeship

Job Description:

Position Job Title

Investment Specialist Traineeship

Business Unit

AXAIM Legacy Core - Product & Client Strategy

Contract Type

Graduate Traineeship (Inestment2020)

Preferred Start Date

August 3rd 2026

Duration of the Placement

12 Months

Location

22 Bishopsgate, London

Company Overview

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset management division of BNP Paribas Group. As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers' (AXA IM) activities have been fully integrated into BNPP AM, creating a unified and strengthened global platform.

BNPP AM is a leading global asset manager, leveraging the Group's scale, stability, and expertise. We serve a diverse client base, including institutional investors, corporations, distribution partners, and retail clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities cover a broad range of asset classes, from traditional strategies like equities, fixed income, and multi-assets to alternatives such as real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and private equity. This allows us to tailor solutions to meet client objectives.

With AXA IM's integration, BNPP AM now ranks among Europe's top asset managers, managing approximately EUR1.6 trillion in assets, with a focus on long-term savings and alternative strategies.

Sustainability is central to our approach. We prioritize ESG and responsible investing to deliver sustainable, long-term performance while supporting environmental, social, and economic transitions. Adopting a pragmatic, long-term perspective, we aim to generate durable value for clients, employees, and the economy, backed by strong risk management and responsible finance principles.

Careers at BNPP AM: Empowering our people to drive progress

As part of a responsible, progressive organisation, our people help us to invest for what matters. Everyone in our diverse, global family shares this responsibility.

Together our people push boundaries and drive forward ideas. They're willing to be bold and take the lead, using initiative and enterprise to create exceptional service. The kind of service that seeks to drive long-term prosperity for our clients, society and the world we live in.

Diversity and Inclusion: Thrive within a diverse community

At BNPP AM, inclusion and diversity are closely linked to our values and to our culture of respect for employees, clients and the communities around us. We always aim to create an environment where everyone feels they belong, are included and can thrive within a diverse community.

Programme Information

You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment20/20 one-year trainee programme. We can't guarantee a permanent position at the end of the 12-month contract, however, if you perform well & if we have an open position available at the time, then permanent employment could be a possibility. The Investment20/20 trainee programme is offered by many investment management firms and 75% of the 2,000 Investment20/20 trainees are offered permanent positions at the end of the one year.

As a trainee, you will be introduced to investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience, and develop relationships to progress your career and develop skills to secure a permanent role. We will support you in achieving/starting a professional qualification if this is something you are interested in doing (most firms offer it, and we highly recommend doing so). As part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events.

Description Of The Department

The Investments Specialists team is made up of people based in Paris, London and New York. The team covers all the expertise of the Core platform: Equity, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Investments. This traineeship will be focused on Equity strategies and will be based in London.

Investment specialists combine technical expertise/high level of investment knowledge with commercial acumen, working to grow business in partnership with Investment Teams & Client group.

Your role and responsibilities will include

* Assisting team members in the development and update of investment related content, in particular product and strategy presentations as well as regular communications on portfolio management
* Contributing to responding to sales and customer requests
* Work with the RFP team to structure adequate and high-quality answers to prospect requests
* Participate in transversal projects (for example automation of presentations)
* Education Skills & Experience
* University graduate preferably with a specialisation in Business, Finance or Economics (or other relevant fields)

Technical Skills

* Interest in asset management industry and equity markets
* Excellent organisational skills, time management and attention to details
* Proficiency and formatting skills in PowerPoint.
* Advanced knowledge in Excel, notably on formulas combination such as VLOOKUP, Sumproduct, Index, Match, is desirable. VBA is not required.
* Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment
* Analytical ability
* Effective communication including verbal, written & presentational
* Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus
* Fluency in English, French is a plus

Keen Interest In

* Asset Management/ financial services
* Engaged or willingness to enrol in CFA program
* Tableau Software, Bloomberg
* Manipulating Artificial Intelligence related tools

What We Offer

* This traineeship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading market position, 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 Portfolio Management, RFPs, Sales and Marketing teams
* 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
* Existing right to work in the UK is essential; due to the short-term duration of this contract, we cannot provide visa sponsorship

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