Description du poste
Company Description
Ranked among the world’s largest asset managers with over €1,300 billion in assets under management, Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) delivers a range of solutions across various types of asset classes, management styles, and vehicles, including innovative strategies and products that meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria dedicated to the development of sustainable finance.
The teams at Natixis IM work in partnership with their clients—institutional investors, investment funds, corporations, and individuals—to understand their specific needs and provide them with tailored investment insights and solutions aligned with their long-term objectives.
Thanks to Natixis IM's multi-boutique approach, clients can benefit from the expertise and insights of around twenty active management companies.
Natixis Investment Managers International (Natixis IMI) is the main management company for Natixis IM in Europe.
It encompasses two activities:
The distribution activities in Europe and in other geographic areas such as APAC, the Middle East, and Latin America for Natixis IM's asset management offering;
A platform of centers of expertise (support functions) serving the distribution activities and affiliates.
Natixis IMI continues to develop and strengthen its presence in France and internationally, leveraging the expertise of its teams and the multi-affiliate model of Natixis IM.
Job Description
You will join our team, which is seeking a Sales Support External Distribution Retail, Wholesale & Insurance Assistant for a 1-year apprenticeship starting in September 2026.
Within the BDU Western Europe, the External Distribution division you will join is composed of 3 teams:
Retail Team: Composed of 5 sales representatives, responsible for marketing Natixis IM's affiliates' products to Independent Wealth Management Advisors, online brokers, and specialized multi-management firms.
Wholesale Team: Composed of 3 sales representatives, responsible for marketing Natixis IM's affiliates' products to private banks, asset managers, and fund selectors.
Insurance Team: Composed of 2 sales representatives, responsible for marketing Natixis IM's affiliates' products to insurance companies and mutuals.
In collaboration with your mentor, your main responsibilities will include:
Developing and managing commercial relationships: Contribute to customer loyalty and the development of the Distribution teams' portfolio by maintaining close collaborations with affiliates and partners (Mirova, Loomis Sayles, Ostrum AM, Flexstone Partners, Ossiam, among others).
Creating and managing communication materials: Design marketing and sales materials (presentations, client emails, activity reports) intended for various channels (clients, specialized press, professional networks, partner websites).
Preparing and organizing events: Coordinate the logistics and content of physical and digital events (client meetings, sales presentations, conferences), in conjunction with the sales and management teams.
Market surveillance and analysis: Conduct competitor benchmarking, analyze fund performance, and monitor market trends to inform the sales teams.
Supporting the management of clients and prospects: Ensure commercial follow-up, manage databases (CRM), produce activity reports, and handle client requests in collaboration with internal teams.
Internal collaboration and coordination: Work closely with various teams (analysts, customer service, marketing, events, compliance, legal) to ensure the quality of deliverables and commercial actions.
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You will work within an international and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration, with concrete tasks and real impact.
We will support you throughout your experience with us so that you can learn and develop your skills by working alongside experienced professionals.
You will also have the opportunity to engage in social initiatives and support causes you care about through our corporate foundation.
In addition to an attractive salary calculated based on your training and level of study, you will benefit from a 60% reimbursement of your transportation pass, paid leave, meal vouchers, as well as health and provident coverage.
You will also benefit from profit-sharing and/or participation pro-rata to your time spent.
You may also have access to the works council depending on your time spent.
Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience
As a Bac+5 level student, you are pursuing a degree (university or business school) with a specialization in Finance, Banking, or Insurance.
You are proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
You have good skills and interest in financial markets and asset management.
You have good skills and interest in financial markets, asset management, and geopolitical news.
You are proactive and autonomous, with interpersonal skills and a good team spirit.
And last but not least, you are perfectly fluent in English.
For optimal processing of your application, please indicate on your CV the type of contract (apprenticeship or professionalization) offered by your school, as well as the alternating work-study rhythm.
You will be contacted by one of our recruiters before meeting with our subject matter experts.
This will be an ideal opportunity to showcase your personality and your project.
