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This job is with BNP Paribas Asset Management, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Position job titleTalent Development: Professional Placement Year InternshipBusiness unitAXAIM Human ResourcesContract typeInternshipPreferred start dateJune/ July 2026EligibilityUndergraduate students studying for degrees that include a professional placement year during their 3rd year of study (4-year degree)Duration of the placement12 monthsLocation22 Bishopsgate, London
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 €1.6 trillion in assets, with a focus on long-term savings and alternative strategies.
Sustainability is central to our approach. We prioritise 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.
All figures are sourced from publicly available data as of September 2025
Description Of The Department
You will support the Global Talent & Culture team in driving strategic projects, managing talent development initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the organisation.
Your Role And Responsibilities Will Include
- Provide essential support for Learning & Development, event management and coordination, working closely with our admin team to organise logistics, manage registrations, and ensure program capacity, while also gathering valuable feedback.
- Ensure accurate and timely data input into our LMS (“YES Learning,” Cornerstone solution) and actively participate in data quality analysis efforts.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees by monitoring the Global Talent Development inbox and delivering timely responses to inquiries.
- Responsible for processing invoices on the system ensuring compliance with the finance approval process
- Contribute to various projects and development programmes, in close collaboration with Talent Specialist
- Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track KPI’s to provide learning insights that support business needs.
- Work with talent specialists to support administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Education Skills & Experience
- Preparation for a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Humanities or a related field.
- No experience necessary but a willingness to learn is essential.
Skills
- Effective prioritisation and organisational skills, including the ability to work independently and manage own time effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and a willingness to challenge inconsistencies or errors appropriately to ensure data integrity
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand, interpret and act on information promptly and effectively.
- Good written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and customer-service skills and able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm towards the topics related to learning and development and a willingness to learn
- Speaking French is a plus
Experience
- Advanced knowledge/interest of Excel
- At ease with IT systems, able to get familiar with systems logic
What We Offer
- This internship 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 Internal Communication, finance, and compliance.
- 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.]]>
