Global Fund Research Private Markets Analyst (f/m/x)

Global Fund Research Private Markets Analyst (f/m/x)

For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.

Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management division.

Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security. 

Global Fund Research (GFR) is part of the Advisory Solutions unit of the DB Private Bank clients and is responsible for idea generation, due diligence, approval, execution, and monitoring of fund investments. GFR takes a proactive approach in selecting global fund investment opportunities. Its scope covers both traditional and alternative asset classes, including Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, and Exchange-Traded Funds.

This position is part of the GFR Private Markets team, which focuses on fund investments in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, and Infrastructure opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the investment due diligence process by sourcing, evaluating, and executing potential fund investments across all Private Markets asset classes.

• Prepare investment concept papers, memoranda, financial models, and presentation materials. Perform rigorous qualitative and quantitative due diligence for Investment Committee review.

• Monitor the performance of existing Private Markets funds on the Private Bank platform and conduct ongoing reviews (including regular calls and meetings with fund managers).

• Support the Front Office and Private Bankers with product updates and training on Private Markets. Coordinate with internal bank functions to onboard new product offerings for the PB platform.

• Participate in meetings with existing and prospective fund managers.

Skills

• Proven experience and strong interest in Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Real Assets. 8-10+ years of experience preferred. Excellent numerical and analytical skills, including solid knowledge of financial modeling, company valuation, and market/industry research.

• Interest in markets, current investment trends and understanding of global macroeconomic topics.

• High level of initiative and strategic thinking. Outstanding communication skills and ability to build trusted, long-term relationships. Ability to develop networks between investment managers and DB stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Native-level proficiency in German and English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.

• MBA, CFA, or a master’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.

The successful candidate will be asked to present a recent criminal record.

Well-being & Benefits
Emotionally and mentally balanced:
We support you in maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as training events, counseling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health. Reach out to our Mental Health First Aiders.

Physically thriving:
We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. We offer an in-house gym, standing desks, medical check-ups and promote healthier ways of working.

Socially connected:
We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being. Our local benefits vary from different types of leave, sports groups to engage with colleagues while keeping physically active and a hybrid working model.

Financially secure:
We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Thus, we offer two pension contribution plans, a worldwide accident insurance, private insurance discounts, special conditions as a Deutsche Bank employee with several retail banks in Luxembourg, public transportation reimbursement, lunch voucher scheme, company car participation, as well as a Corporate Benefits platform

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.