Analyst M&A at Bertelsmann Investments (m/f/d)

Analyst M&A at Bertelsmann Investments (m / f / d)

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company with more than 80,000 employees that operates in about 50 countries around the world.

It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.

The company generated revenues of €20.2 billion in the 2023 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship.

This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world.

Bertelsmann aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

Bertelsmann Investments (BI) comprises Bertelsmann’s global venture capital activities as well as the Bertelsmann Next growth unit.

The venture capital arm includes the funds Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI), Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) and Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI), as well as selected fund and direct holdings in markets including Europe, the United States, Brazil, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

The Bertelsmann Next unit advances the entrepreneurial development of new growth sectors and business areas, including digital health, HR Tech and mobile ad tech.

To date, around €1.9 billion has been invested in about 500 innovative companies and funds through Bertelsmann Investments.

Bertelsmann Investments currently holds over 350 active investments worldwide through its network of start-ups and funds.

BI’s Central M&A team focuses on all strategic transactions in the Bertelsmann Next growth unit.

Your tasks

As Analyst M&A at Bertelsmann Investments (m / f / d), you will be responsible for the following activities :

• Supporting the Bertelsmann Investments team in M&A activities (from origination to post-merger integration) in particular with focus on developing new growth areas, including digital health
• Preparing financial models, valuation approaches and conducting other data based quantitative analyses
• Proposing new investment targets and screening inbound deal-flow
• Leading M&A projects in collaboration with portfolio companies’ management, building and maintaining relationships with all key partners and stakeholders

Your profile

You successfully completed your studies (at least Bachelor’s degree) in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable degree program.

Your personal profile is rounded out with :

• First work experience (. through internships), ideally in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting or a comparable role in large organizations
• Experience in the areas of market analysis, financial analysis, company valuation and modeling
• Excellent analytical skills with a solution-oriented working method
• Strong project management and communication skills
• International experience (desirable)
• Business proficiency in German and English
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

What we offer

A fast-paced and international working environment with challenges that let you grow day by day

Flat hierarchies with space for your own ideas in a dynamic, dedicated and motivating environment

Flexible working conditions and the option to work remotely

Cooperation with globally distributed Bertelsmann Investments teams with a special focus on the USA

Wide range of learning opportunities and digital trainings

Fast-track opportunity based on previous experience and performance

• A career path towards a leadership role within the Bertelsmann Investments team
• 30 vacation days and additional PTO for personal emergencies as well as office closing days for the December holidays

Are you interested? Apply for the job! Please send your complete application documents via online-application form.

We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we value the spectrum of perspectives a diverse workforce brings with it.

Therefore, we are actively seeking candidates who bring their unique identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences - with or without disabilities - to our organization.

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Unternehmen : BI Bertelsmann Investments

Land : Deutschland

Region : Nordrhein-Westfalen

Stadt : Gütersloh

Postleitzahl : 33335

Job ID : 273545