Intern Private Markets - ESG Focus

A 5-month ESG and Private Markets internship at Allianz Global Investors focused on sustainability reporting, ESG data analysis, investment research, and private market investment support within the asset management industry.

Description

We are currently looking for an Intern to join the Private Markets Team. The position will be based in our London office as a temporary internship for a fixed duration of approximately 5 months.

The preferred starting date is mid-June 2026.

What you do

• Support the team with quarterly investor reporting, including ESG-related reporting

• Assist in gathering and analysing information from portfolio companies, including:

  • Decarbonisation initiatives

  • Potential impacts from physical climate risk

• Participate in the analysis of the sustainability criteria of potential investments, including EU Taxonomy assessments

• Assist with other ESG-related reporting requirements, including:

  • Updating ESG European Template

  • Supporting compliance with internal and external ESG frameworks

• Analyze ESG KPIs and support their benchmarking

• Perform data analysis and support reporting through Excel-based tools

• Contribute to broader Private Markets activities where required, including collaboration across teams.

What you bring

• Recently graduated (including 1 year graduated) or currently enrolled in your final year of university. Please note that the role needs to be filled by mid-June, therefore please do not apply if you cannot commence prior to or on this date

• Expected to achieve a 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level

• Strong attention to detail and a structured, analytical mindset

• Solid to advanced Excel skills and confidence handling data and templates

• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills

• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to conduct independent, detailed research

• Interest in ESG, sustainability, and private markets

• Prior experience in financial services (e.g., Asset Management, Private Equity, Consulting, Investment Banking) is an advantage

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• A strong sense of integrity and ethical decision-making

• Proactive attitude and strong desire for learning and personal development

• Ability to use Microsoft Copilot, with a strong commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices.

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.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust are at the heart of our culture.