Location: Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany (Hybrid / Up to 2 home-office days per week)
Salary: €100,000 – €120,000 gross p.a. (Base + Performance Bonus & Benefits)
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and analytical (Senior) Investment Manager for Private Markets with a focus on Private Credit (m/f/d) to join FERI AG, one of the leading independent multi-asset investment specialists in the German-speaking region. Managing institutional client wealth since 1987, FERI combines traditional and alternative asset expertise with innovation and sustainability across eight locations in four countries.
In this high-impact role, you will take ownership of identifying, analyzing, and selecting top-tier private-market fund managers, driving comprehensive due diligence processes, and formulating robust investment recommendations for institutional clients and internal committees.
Key Responsibilities
- Manager Selection & Sourcing: Independently identify, analyze, and evaluate private market fund managers with a specialized focus on Private Credit strategies.
- Due Diligence: Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative due diligence assessments covering investment strategies, historical track records, team quality, fund structures, terms & conditions, and risk profiles.
- Investment Recommendations: Prepare well-founded, institutional-grade investment proposals for internal decision-making committees and client mandates.
- Portfolio Monitoring: Actively monitor existing fund investments through ongoing performance analysis, liquidity planning, and customized portfolio reporting.
- Client & Stakeholder Communication: Create and present comprehensive investor reports, attend committee and client meetings, and support sales teams in acquiring new institutional clients through expert product presentations.
- Market Research & Strategy Development: Produce forward-looking market analyses and actively contribute to the development of innovative investment concepts.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
Must-Haves:
- Education: University degree (Bachelor's minimum, Master's preferred) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a comparable quantitative field, ideally complemented by relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA).
- Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in the selection, analysis, and due diligence of Private Credit funds within an asset management, institutional investor, or advisory context.
- Analytical Expertise: Exceptional financial analysis skills with a deep understanding of fund strategies, structures, manager quality, terms, and risk-return profiles.
- Communication & Presentation: Ability to translate complex financial analyses into clear, compelling presentations for institutional stakeholders.
- Language Skills: Professional proficiency in both German and English (C1 level minimum in both).
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly expert-level Excel modeling/analysis and MS Teams collaboration.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Professional exposure to adjacent asset classes such as Infrastructure or Private Equity.
- Background experience in M&A, Leveraged Loans, Debt Advisory, or Private Credit Secondary markets.
Personality Traits:
- Independent, structured work ethic, high commitment, team-oriented mindset, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Working Environment & Location Policy
- Office & Hybrid Setup: Based at FERI's modern headquarters in Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe. Offers a hybrid model with up to 2 home-office days per week (fully remote positions are not available).
- Travel Requirements: Occasional international travel required for manager selection meetings and global industry networking.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Remuneration: Base salary ranging from €100,000 to €110,000 gross p.a., supplemented by a performance-based bonus (approx. 10% target structure).
- Work-Life Balance: Trust-based flexible working hours, 30 days of paid annual vacation, and an ergonomic modern workplace.
- Family & Health Support: Kindergarten cost subsidies, comprehensive corporate health management, and diverse workplace sports offerings.
- Mobility & Extras: Subsidized RMV Job-Ticket, corporate bike leasing, (e-)company car policies, and a monthly loaded shopping card.
- Professional Development: Continuous education budget with dedicated in-house and external training programs.
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