Position job title: Front Office Control Analyst: Professional Placement Year Internship Business unit: Core (Investments, Trading & Client Activities) Contract type: Internship Preferred start date: June/ July 2026 EligibilityUndergraduate students studying for degrees that include a professional placement year during their 3 rd year of study (4-year degree)Duration of the placement: 12 months Location: 22 Bishopsgate, London
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is now part of the BNP Paribas Group since 1st July 2025 following the closing of its acquisition.

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset manager of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach.

Among the top three asset managers in Europe [1] , BNPP AM manages more than €1.6 trillion in assets for institutional, corporate, retail and wealth clients worldwide, combining liquid and alternative capabilities with a leadership position in long-term savings management for insurers and pension funds [2] (€850 billion AUM).

BNPP AM offers a broad range of liquid investment solutions, spanning fixed income, high conviction active strategies and a fast-growing ETF offering, together representing over €1 trillion in assets under management.
The alternatives platform, built on over 30 years of experience, is the largest in Europe and a global leader [3] , managing approximately €300 billion across real estate, infrastructure, alternative credit and private equity.

Sustainable and thematic investment capabilities are embedded across the business, supporting client’s long-term objectives.
BNPP AM brings together expert professionals across nearly 40 countries, blending global reach with local expertise.

[1] Based on Assets under Management ranking as published by major Asset Managers in 2024 - IPE Report 2025
[2] Based on Assets under Management ranking as published by major Asset Managers in 2024 - IPE Report 2025
[3] Based on BNPP AM internal data analysis

Description of the department
BNP Paribas has merged with AXA Investment Managers, an active, long-term, global, multi-asset investor. We work with clients today to provide the solutions they need to help build a better tomorrow for their investments, while creating a positive change for the world in which we all live. BNP Paris AM is part of the BNP Paribas Group, a world leader in Banking, Asset and Wealth management.

We are proud to foster a high-performance culture, which means that we seek to recruit and retain people who are not only technically skilled but also globally minded, innovative and able to leverage their unique perspectives and life experiences to support our success as a company. For additional information please visit our company’s website

The Core 1st Line Oversight & Governance (1LOG) team is a legacy ex-AXA IM team playing a key role in supporting the smooth running and development of ’Core Investments’, teams of Investment professionals across traditional, listed public Equity, Fixed Income and Multi Asset investment remits. 1LOG has the following main missions:
*Be a protective 1st level Business Controls Unit/First Line of Defence for Investment & Trading activity globally, maintaining an appropriate and tailored governance model with Senior Management, Heads of Investment, Heads of Trading Desks and 2nd/3rd line control functions from Compliance, Risk and Audit
*Contribute to the development of Core portfolio management activities and order execution - across multiple asset classes and investment/trading regions internationally.
*In partnership with the different BNP Paribas AM support functions, contribute to the various transformation initiatives, helping create a robust operational environment capable of supporting daily activity, business development ambitions and management of regulatory change.
*Contribute to the oversight of Investment & Trading teams, helping design, maintain and report various control indicators as the organization’s activities and structure evolves
Your role and responsibilities will include

As part of the Core 1st Line Oversight & Governance team, the Intern will work closely with the team in the UK & France, staying in contact with European, Asia and US-based Portfolio Managers & Traders, on the following key activities: *Developing in-depth knowledge of the different investment products, order generation methods to be able to understand and follow up on their associated risks
*Control of Investment Management & Trading activity by working with large data sets within workflow systems to check adherence to front office portfolio management and execution control processes.
*Compilation of key management information to identify and escalate control-related business risks for presentation to Heads of Investments and Trading Senior Managers within Core’s Committee and Forum governance structure.
*Help drive best practice and synergies across investment teams and trading desks to unify the control testing framework and processes as one platform.
*Support the Co-Heads of First Line Control with project management of enhancements to processes, optimization of 1st line controls (portfolio managers and trader activity) by leveraging on the large amount of data available.
*Further automate control dashboard reporting to provide a dynamic and consolidated view to management on the control performed on their activity
*Liaison with external brokers within capital markets to act as the first point of contact for Core market sounding requests and coordinate with Compliance & Portfolio Managers on any incoming market sounding activity.


Qualifications
Education Skills & Experience

Education *Expected minimum grade 2:1 or equivalent on a 4-year University degree with 3rd year work placement included
Skills *Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to interact with senior Front Office personnel.
*Proficient use of MS PowerPoint, Excel & is possible business intelligence software such as Tableau, Power-BI for the creation of senior management dashboards would be beneficial
*Capacity to evolve in a diverse, multi-cultural global context.
*Self-motivated with drive & strong record of achievement
*Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team within an international and fast-moving environment
Experience