BNP Paribas Asset Management
Senior Infrastructure Research Analyst
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Business Unit & Team: AXA-IM Legacy Alts
Reporting to: Global Head of Research & Strategy
Location: 22 Bishopsgate, London
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), the firm manages over €1.6 trillion(2) in assets for institutional, corporate, retail, and wealth clients worldwide. BNPP AM has a global network of local experts in 35 countries(2), combining global reach with local expertise.
BNPP AM’s expertise spans liquid and alternative investments, with a leadership position in long-term savings management for insurers and pension funds(3) (€850 billion in assets under management).
BNPP AM’s alternatives platform, backed by over 30 years of experience, is the largest in Europe and a global leader(4), managing approximately €300 billion across real estate, infrastructure, alternative credit and private equity.
BNPP AM offers a broad range of liquid investment solutions, including fixed income, high-conviction active strategies, and a fast-growing ETF offering, totaling over €1 trillion in assets(2).
Sustainable and thematic investment capabilities are embedded across the business, supporting clients’ long-term objectives.
BNPP AM aims to set a new standard in asset management by harnessing scale, deep expertise, and long-term capital access to deliver sustainable and resilient outcomes for clients and the economy.
All figures are sourced from publicly available data as of September 2025.
Source: IPE 2025 and companies’ financial communication as of 31/12/2025. Source: BNPP AM, as of 31 March 2026. Assets under management including assets under advisory. Source: ranking based on assets under management (AuM) as of 31 December 2024 for internal and external insurers and external pension funds (global AuM for European asset managers; European AuM for non-European asset managers). Source: BCG, based on Assets under Management as of 31 December 2024.
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Job Purpose:
The Senior Infrastructure Research Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the identification and analysis of opportunities and trends in the European infrastructure market to help develop the firm's house view on target markets, key sectors, and value creation initiatives for BNPP AM Real Assets. This unique entrepreneurial role crosses research, strategy, and investments, working with the investment teams and senior leaders across the organization. This Senior Infrastructure Research Analyst will report to Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research & Strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct original thematic research across the four quadrants of real assets (debt, equity, public and private) by leveraging the firm's internal proprietary data, industry network, and third-party research providers.
- Track Infrastructure markets; analyse and report infrastructure trends; forecast market conditions; integrate proprietary and third-party research into the investment lifecycle. Provide insights from strategic and tactical asset allocation, portfolio implementation, valuation, ongoing monitoring, and due diligence.
- Establish and communicate the firm's infrastructure house view through both formal presentations and by writing white papers on markets, sectors, and transformative changes for internal use and publication. Bring new innovative analytics and insights to the research platform.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders throughout the organization to develop house views and ensure consistency across teams.
- Presenting internally and externally on market and strategic investment views.
- Responsible for supporting the maintenance of online libraries of data, charts and reports on relevant infrastructure segments.
- Develop and maintain an extensive network of external senior advisors. Participate in industry conferences, client meetings, and internal strategy sessions.
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned from time to time.
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Qualifications, knowledge and experience:
Experience & Qualifications:
- The Senior Research Analyst will be a proven leader with relevant infrastructure research experience at an investment firm or research firm.
- Degree qualified, with a degree in real estate, economics or finance preferred. Any post-graduate or professional qualifications – such as CFA, CAIA or IMC – are desirable but not essential.
- She/he will possess a track record of providing a sound point of view on a range of sectors and how they influence the outlook on infrastructure investment.
- The successful candidate will be a team player who takes the initiative and accomplishes goals while understanding and helping to effectuate the company's success.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent qualitative and quantitative research skills. A background in data, forecasting, economics, and infrastructure research is an advantage.
- A deep understanding of micro and macro-economic infrastructure investment trends.
- Demonstrated innovative thinking on key topics that shape the future of real estate.
- Knowledge of European infrastructure market knowledge a plus with key thematics including digitalisation, electrification, decarbonisation.
- Credible and recognized in the market for being knowledgeable with experience in supporting and partnering with client-facing teams on customer presentations, presenting papers, speaking at industry conferences, and commentary.
- A self-motivated person who demonstrates idea generation and thought leadership while meeting demanding timelines and managing competing priorities.
- A high level of numeracy and general computer literacy (especially MS Office, and preferably modelling packages).
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with an ability to network and contribute at a senior level.
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