Corporate Venture Capital & Strategic Investment Team – Corporate Bank – Strategic Development [...]

Corporate Venture Capital & Strategic Investment Team – Corporate Bank – Strategic Development Specialist (f/m/x)

Job ID: R0324063

Full/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Listed: 2024-11-29

Location: Frankfurt

Position Overview

The Corporate Venture Capital (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. As a Strategic Development Specialist, you can expect to work in close collaboration with the Corporate Bank's business areas and portfolio companies.

Your Role

Your role will involve managing the investment portfolio across various stages. Your key responsibilities include:

1. Facilitating the full spectrum of the investment/partnership lifecycle in collaboration with the business team.
2. Acting as Deal Lead to execute comprehensive due diligence for potential investments and assist with ongoing portfolio management responsibilities.
3. Developing financial and valuation models to evaluate both prospective and existing investments.
4. Engaging with product teams to understand their strategic goals, product roadmaps, and perspectives on industry evolution.
5. Conducting market analysis to pinpoint emerging trends, deal opportunities, and innovative startups, thereby contributing to an evolving heatmap of the FinTech landscape and forecasting competitive dynamics.
6. Assembling presentations and decision documents for executive leadership and investment committees, along with performing targeted ad-hoc analyses.
7. Connecting startups with product divisions to explore potential commercialization pathways.
8. Overseeing the performance metrics of investments and tracking the progress of companies within the portfolio.

Your Skills and Experiences

At least 6 years of relevant work experience (e.g., corporate development, venture capital, corporate venture capital, management consulting).

Experience in evaluating new business models from a commercial, financial, and technology basis.

Existing network in German and European venture capital / Fintech ecosystem.

Outstanding problem solving, analytical and project management skills, strong PowerPoint and Excel skills – fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Solid understanding of finance and accounting and strong financial modelling and valuation skills - understanding of/Interest in Corporate banking products a plus.

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

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 balanced: A 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 thriving: We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment.
• Socially connected: Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being.
• Financially secure: We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions. This job is available in full and part-time.

In case of any recruitment-related questions, please get in touch with Mihriban Solak. Contact: Mihriban Solak (+49(69)910-45956).

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