German Speaking Investment Manager (Hybrid)

Investment Manager Private Markets -- Private Credit

Location: Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe (Hybrid -- up to 2 home-office days per week)

Salary: €100,000 -- €110,000 base + 10% KPI Bonus

Language Requirements: German (C1), English (C1)

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and analytical (Senior) Investment Manager Private Markets -- Private Credit to join an established, leading multi-asset investment specialist. With decades of independent market expertise, our organization advises clients holistically, combining tradition, innovation, and sustainability to generate strong risk-adjusted performance across traditional and alternative asset classes.

In this role, you will play a key part within our private markets team, taking ownership of fund selection, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring with a primary focus on private credit.

Key Responsibilities

• Manager Selection & Sourcing: Independently identify, analyze, and assess private-market fund managers with a core focus on Private Credit strategies.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough qualitative and quantitative due diligence processes, evaluating investment strategies, track records, team quality, fund structures, terms & conditions, and risk profiles.
• Investment Recommendations: Prepare well-founded investment recommendations for internal committees and institutional clients.
• Portfolio Monitoring: Actively monitor existing fund investments, including ongoing performance analysis, liquidity planning, and mandate-specific reporting.
• Client & Stakeholder Interaction: Create and present investor reports, and participate regularly in committee sessions, mandate meetings, and client appointments.
• Market Research & Strategy: Produce comprehensive market analyses and contribute actively to the evolution of existing and new investment concepts.
• Sales Support: Support sales units in new-client acquisition through expert presentations of products and services.

Candidate Profile

Must-Haves:

• Education: Successfully completed degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field (minimum Bachelor's), ideally complemented by relevant professional certifications.
• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience, with several years of hands-on experience in the selection, analysis, and due diligence of Private Credit funds .
• Core Competencies: Strong financial analysis skills; deep understanding of fund strategies, manager quality, track records, fund structures, terms & conditions, and risk profiles.
• Communication & Presentation: Ability to translate complex investment analyses into clear, stakeholder-friendly presentations.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams .
• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in both German (C1) and English (C1) .

Nice-to-Haves:

• Direct exposure or experience in M&A, Leveraged Loans, Debt Advisory, or Private Credit Secondaries.
• Additional familiarity with Infrastructure and Private Equity asset classes.
• Understanding of institutional investment processes and regulatory requirements.

Personality & Working Style:

• High commitment, independent and structured working style, strong communication skills, and a collaborative team player.

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive Remuneration: Base salary range of €100,000 -- €110,000 plus a performance-based bonus and a monthly loaded shopping card.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible trust-based working hours with up to 2 home-office days per week (fully remote work is not available).
• Workplace Wellness: Comprehensive health management, ergonomic workspaces, sports programs, child-care subsidies, and commuter benefits (Job-Ticket, company bike, and company car options).
• Professional Growth: Dedicated development and continuous training opportunities through in-house and external programs.
• Global Exposure: Occasional international travel for manager selection, offering valuable networking opportunities and global market insight.