Details of the role and how it fits into the team

The CVC & Strategic Investment Team plays a key role in supporting the execution of the division's inorganic strategy through strategic equity investments in vital market infrastructure and emerging Fintech companies. The team is responsible for overseeing the division's investment governance, which includes both the pursuit of new investment opportunities and the management of the existing portfolio.

Your key responsibilities

• Support front-to-back investment / partnership processes with the business

• Conduct due diligence on potential investments in collaboration with deal leads and support in post-investment / portfolio management tasks

• Develop financial and valuation models

• Interact with product areas to understand their strategic priorities, roadmaps, and perspectives on industry developments

• Conduct market research on emerging industry trends, deal flow, and specific startups and contribute to a dynamic heatmap of the FinTech sector and forecast competitive movements

• Prepare presentations / decision memos for senior management and investment committees as well as ad-hoc analyses

• Make startup introductions for commercialization opportunities to product areas

Your skills and experiences

• Several years of relevant work experience (e.g., corporate development, venture capital, corporate venture capital, management consulting)

• Outstanding problem solving, analytical and project management skills, strong PowerPoint, Excel skills

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting and strong financial modelling and valuation skills

• Ability to see the “Big Picture”; understand, at a macro level, the key drivers and risks of a business and/or industry

• Comfortable working with all levels of the organization including senior executives

• Understanding of the technology / FinTech marketplace, vendor and venture capital community is a plus

• Fluent in multiple languages is a plus

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

Emotionally and mentally balancedA positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

Physically thrivingWe support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

Socially connectedNetworking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Financially secureWe provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Carolin Adler.

Contact Carolin Adler: +4915164757632

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.