Strategy Analyst

Job Title: Strategy Analyst

Business Unit & Team: AXA-IM Legacy Prime, Fund of Hedge Funds

Reporting to: Head of Research

Location: London - Hybrid

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 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.

All figures are sourced from publicly available data as of September 2025

As a Strategy Analyst, you will be expected to source and analyse new fund investment ideas in the Credit/ Leasing segment. Perform due diligence on the managers that have been pre-approved for potential investment. Subsequent monitoring of these investments reappraising investment thesis.

Your daily responsibilities:

• Sourcing new investment ideas for Credit/ Leasing strategies
• Due diligence analysis on these funds
• General research on the industry and the underlying managers to help make investment decisions
• Building relationships with industry participants
• Monitoring of current and new investments
• Full report writing in terms of due diligence documents and monitoring reports as well as ad-hoc research projects
• Able to compare pros and cons of fund investment ideas against multiple fund investments within the same category
• Generate performance from investment ideas

We welcome different combinations of skills, education & experience:

• University graduate – CFA desirable
• Proven relevant experience in Credit/ Leasing strategy
• Solid, demonstrable experience within a hedge fund, FoHF or Asset Manager in the field of the Credit (Long/short), structured credit or leasing strategies
• Derivatives experience also highly valued
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial statement analysis and accounting concepts
• Proficiency with figures and the ability to maintain accuracy and be detail orientated while complying with deadlines
• Solid communication skills, verbal and written
• Passion to invest and present investment ideas to investment committee or clients

We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.