Was die Firma über den Job sagt

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is a leading European growth investor, specialising in backing consumer-facing digital technology companies. With our deep market expertise in areas such as marketplaces & platforms, fintech, cybersecurity and AI, we provide not just funding but operational experience, hands-on value-add, and integrity in all our investment activities. Our diverse and successful portfolio includes companies like Nord Security, Bloom & Wild, Vinted, Skillshare, BillEase, and Aleph Alpha

Berlin, full time, permanent

What you can expect from us...

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is committed to providing equal opportunity within the hiring process and a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who works with us, regardless of their gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, nationality, age, or religion (or lack thereof).

Joining our team means driving initiatives, creating impact and contributing to the success of our rapidly growing investment unit and the portfolio of companies we support
You will gain deep learning and hands on experience in dynamic processes, and access to a wide international network
As part of our commitment to your professional growth, BPI offers extensive development opportunities. This includes access to workshops, training programs, and the chance to attend relevant conferences, enabling you to stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices

Your responsibilities:

Fund Investments Management: Help manage our fund of fund investments portfolio, including due diligence, onboarding, performance analysis, and liaising with fund managers to align investment objectives
Sustainability & ESG Initiatives: Lead sustainability and ESG efforts within our team and across our portfolio companies; driving initiatives, conducting analysis for our annual ESG report, and integrating ESG principles into our investment framework
Talent Acquisition & Development: Oversee recruitment processes, from managing outreach to enhancing onboarding experiences, and contribute to a vibrant workplace culture
Operational Excellence: Implement efficient processes and systems to improve internal operations, managing projects that enhance organisational scalability
Stakeholder Engagement: Represent BPI and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, portfolio companies, and external partners to support BPI’s operational and strategic goals

What we would expect from you...

First years experience in relevant cross-faculty roles. Professional experience in operations and understanding of investment/ VC sector a plus
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic working environments with a variety of different tasks
Takes ownership and responsibility across a range of work verticals, operating with quick turnaround timelines and good stakeholder management
Highly organised, diligent and detail focused with proven experience in streamlining operational processes and smooth execution of projects and daily activities
Team-oriented attitude, capability to work well in distributed teams and in remote working environments
Strong technical capabilities working with the Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate across diverse teams and with a variety of different stakeholders
Fluency in English and German, capable of engaging effectively in both languages for diverse stakeholder communication

What we can offer you...

Lots of creative freedom in the secure framework of a diverse, successful company, enable ambitious entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary networking and courageous innovations
A wide range of benefits, such as company pension scheme, bicycle leasing program, health management, discounts at gyms, sabbaticals, pakadoo packing station
Free magazines as well as discounts on magazine subscriptions including more than 300 brands in areas such as technology, fashion, sports and culture
Personal as well as professional development through a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and coaching
We take responsibility, contribute to the well-being of our society with our foundations and support you in your heart project with initiatives such as "Burda bewegt"
30 days of vacation, flexible working hours & work locations (by arrangement), up to 20 days of workation in EU countries for your ideal work-life balance
Our employees are important to us: We offer you a permanent employment contract and encourage internal development
A smartphone and a laptop for professional and private use

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Burda is colourful...

We respect diversity and we therefore welcome all applications - independently of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Burda is digital...

Please use our online application form to apply!

Contact

Jana Schönwald
Recruiting
www.burda.com