Investment Associate

Who you are

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Investment Banking, or a high-growth technology company, with exposure to evaluating investment opportunities and strategic technology themes
• Strong analytical and commercial skills set, including experience in financial modelling, market research, due diligence and valuation, with the ability to develop clear and well-supported investment recommendations
• High levels of initiative, curiosity, and ownership, with a desire to learn, take on responsibility, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment at the intersection of venture investing, technology innovation, and strategic collaboration across Deutsche Bank
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with founders, investors and senior business and technology stakeholders, and prepare concise investment materials and reporting
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written

What the job involves

• This role sits within the Central Corporate Venture Capital team, part of the Chief Strategy & Innovation Office within Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI)
• The team focuses on strategic minority investments across software infrastructure themes such as AI, cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud, and data, while also covering broader bank-wide opportunities across areas including RegTech, Digital Asset Infrastructure, Future of Work, and Sustainability. Recent investments include Aleph Alpha, Elliptic, Akeyless, Synthesized and Kosli
• We're looking for an Investment Associate to join our global Corporate Venture Capital team, based in Berlin
• Working closely with founders, investors, and business stakeholders across regions, you will be involved throughout the full in-vestment lifecycle, spanning sourcing and strategic validation, due diligence and transaction execution, as well as portfolio support and platform development
• Identify and assess investment opportunities across strategic technology themes relevant to Deutsche Bank
• Build relationships with founders, venture capital investors, and internal stakeholders to identify strategic relevant investment opportunities and develop a high-quality investment pipeline
• Support the end-to-end investment process, including financial analysis, market research, competitive assessments, investment memoranda, legal documentation, and transaction execution, including coordination of cross-functional stakeholders and governance processes to support investments
• Manage investment pipeline, portfolio reporting and governance activities, providing insights and updates to senior stakeholders
• Support portfolio development and value creation, by facilitating strategic engagement opportunities between portfolio companies and Deutsche Bank stakeholders, including new technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, commercial relationships, and knowledge transfer activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Corporate Venture Capital platform, including knowledge management practices, reporting frameworks, market intelligence, and the implementation of AI-enabled tools that enhance the effectiveness and scalability of the function