Investment Specialist Traineeship in London

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme. This traineeship will be focused on Equity strategies and will be based in 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.

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.

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.

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).
• 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.
• Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions and challenge consensus.
• Fluency in English, French is a plus.
• Engaged or willingness to enrol in CFA programme.
• 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:

• Physical attendance to the office 3-4 days a week.
• 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.