Manager Investment Controlling

Manager Investment Controlling (all genders)

The Hasso Plattner Foundation aims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies through science and education, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation. Hasso Plattner is one of the founders of SAP, an enterprise software company, and has been chairman of its supervisory board since 2003. In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering, marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet), he established the foundation in 2015

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We are the Investment Office of the Hasso Plattner Foundation. We have the mandate to generate income and preserve and grow the wealth of the Hasso Plattner Foundation – with the ultimate goal of funding existing and new philanthropic initiatives into perpetuity. We aim to generate high, risk-adjusted returns and invest capital in global public equities, leveraged buyouts, venture and growth capital, hedge funds and real assets predominantly through external fund managers. While we mostly invest through trusted external partners, we also selectively take direct ownership stakes in businesses, especially in areas close to the Hasso Plattner Foundation ecosystem such as enterprise software and digital healt

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Our investment strategy focuses on long-term equity ownership and risk diversification. The investment office seeks out external partners with entrepreneurial spirit, an ingrained moral compass, and a drive to make a positive impact. We invest to create value for both shareholders and society. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations guide our investment decisions deep

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This role is based in Potsdam, Germ

**any.

The posi**

tion:As Manager Investment Controlling (all genders) for the Investment Office of the Hasso Plattner Foundation, you will work closely with all members of the investment team and specifically our operational experts and partners to support the management of our investment portfolio. This position requires a diligent and data-driven person who is eager to learn. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and is used to "getting things d

**one".

Main**

• tasks:Single point of contact for one or more asset classes in a globally diversified portfolio, taking care of the entire investment lifecycle, collaborating cross-functionally with investment manager, legal, tax and acco
• untingControlling, valuation and monitoring of assets in designated asset c
• lassesExecution of investments, divestments and restruct
• uringsAd-hoc analysis, specifically relating to performance attribution and val
• uationIdentification of areas of improvement and drive corresponding projects and thereby supporting the development of the depa
• rtmentTransaction, data, and document processing within our portfolio management software, assisting with good record keeping and ensuring high data q
• ualityAssist with compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting and external

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Required background, competencies &**

• skills:Good academic degree and 3 years of relevant experience (e.g. Audit, FP&A, Banking, M&A, Deal Advisory, or s
• imilar)Familiarity with financial markets and major asset classes (e.g. private equity, absolute
• return)Good understanding of accounting principles and (ideally) first touch points with legal documents and KYC
• mattersProfessional degree (e.g. CFA, CAIA, CIPM) is
• a plusDetail-oriented with strong analytical
• skillsSelf-motivated personality who is also a team
• playerHigh affinity for IT-applications and numbers; proficient in M
• S ExcelExcellent communication and presentation skills in oral and written English, fluency in German is
• a plusUnquestioned integrity and strong sense for dis

**cretion

What else do we of**

• fer you?Working in a motivated team with flat hie
• rarchiesA competitive compensation
• packageSupport to pursue professional training (e
• .g. CFA)Public transpor
• t ticketMulti-day team events and training oppor
• tunitiesWorking in a beautiful office that offers free lunch, fruits, drinks, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports ac

tivities

To Apply:We look forward to receiving your application in English (CV, diplomas & transcripts of records,references) compiled as one PDF document with your salary expectations and earliest e

ntry date.