Intern - Private Markets Investment Specialists

We are seeking to recruit a young professional to support the Investment Specialist team for our Private Markets platform. The role is based in Paris for a period of 6 months.

The Investment Specialist function is an important link between the private market’s investment teams, Distribution, as well as other AllianzGI functions, and clients.

The new joiner will be part of the Private Markets platform which manages over EUR 100 billion in assets for both third party investors globally and its parent company, Allianz, joining over 350 investment professionals.

The platform offers a broad range of strategies to investors, including infrastructure debt and equity, private equity, private placement debt (investment grade and non-investment grade), mid-market private credit, global multi-manager private debt, as well as Trade Finance and Blended Finance.

The Private Markets Investment teams are global with locations in London, Paris, New York, Munich and Singapore.

The Private Markets Investment Specialist team members are based in London, Frankfurt, Paris and Munich.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the fundraising, investor relations and product development of AllianzGI’s private markets products
• Work within the Private Markets investment specialists’ team to support the senior investment specialists in producing and updating market leading marketing and educational material for investors and prospects
• Support fundraising activities by ensuring high quality standards in investors’ queries and manage deliverables in a prompt and timely fashion
• Support the team in organizing marketing events, as well as client and consultant meetings
• Attend client meetings displaying the highest professionalism
• Support the team in portfolio commentaries, platform overview, product presentations and positioning of our capabilities. In addition, support the delivery of the required portfolio and investment strategy-related content to the RFP team and client service entities
• Produce market research on competitors’ activities and new market trends
• Participate and collaborate in product development initiatives
• Participate in various projects and initiatives within the private markets division
• Work closely with the respective Portfolio Management and Investment teams

What You Bring

• Outstanding results in an academic degree in Finance, Business, Economics or similar environment
• CFA, CAIA or similar qualification is a plus
• Previous relevant professional experience is a plus, especially in Product Specialist, institutional sales, consulting, product management or investment role in private markets, with preference for infrastructure
• Proven track record of academic excellence, result-orientation
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong can-do attitude and proactive approach
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and impeccable attention to details
• Ability to tailor messages for a diverse range of audiences and to clearly articulate technical content in a digestible format
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient use of MS office, especially power point and excel
• High intellectual and cultural curiosity
• Proficiency in English, additional language skills are a plus
• AI Skills such as Chat GPT

What We Offer

• Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.