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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. 

 

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 health. 

 

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 deeply. 

 

This role is based in Potsdam, Germany. 

 

The position

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 done”. 

 
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 accounting

  • Controlling, valuation and monitoring of assets in designated asset classes 

  • Execution of investments, divestments and restructurings 

  • Ad-hoc analysis, specifically relating to performance attribution and valuation  

  • Identification of areas of improvement and drive corresponding projects and thereby supporting the development of the department 

  • Transaction, data, and document processing within our portfolio management software, assisting with good record keeping and ensuring high data quality 

  • Assist with compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting and external audits 

 

Required background, competencies & skills

  • Good academic degree and 3 years of relevant experience (e.g. Audit, FP&A, Banking, M&A, Deal Advisory, or similar) 

  • 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 matters 

  • Professional degree (e.g. CFA, CAIA, CIPM) is a plus 

  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills  

  • Self-motivated personality who is also a team player 

  • High affinity for IT-applications and numbers; proficient in MS Excel 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in oral and written English, fluency in German is a plus 

  • Unquestioned integrity and strong sense for discretion 

 

What else do we offer you?

  • Working in a motivated team with flat hierarchies
  • A competitive compensation package
  • Support to pursue professional training
  • Public transport ticket
  • Multi-day team events and training opportunities
  • Working in a beautiful office that offers free lunch, fruits, drinks, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities

 

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your application (CV, diplomas, references) compiled as one PDF document with your salary expectations and earliest entry date.

 

 

 

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