We are a small, high-caliber investment office managing the global, multi-asset endowment of the Hasso Plattner Foundation. Established by SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner, the Foundation has grown into one of Europe's most ambitious philanthropic institutions building and running initiatives in digital innovation, art, and conservation.
In the Investment Office, our mandate is to compound capital over decades to fund the Foundation's own philanthropic initiatives – Hasso Plattner Institute, Museum Barberini, Sabine Plattner African Charities, and more – into perpetuity. We allocate to funds and make select direct (co-)investments across public equities, leveraged buyouts, venture and growth capital, hedge funds, and real assets. We work with a long-term horizon and genuine strategic latitude, not mandate-constrained execution.
This is a distinct world of work: lean team, high ownership, short reporting lines, and meaningful work that funds impactful institutions you can see and visit.
This role is based in Potsdam, Germany. We are predominantly in-office by design. It's how we work: fast, direct, and collaborative.
As an Investment Analyst you will be an integral part of the investment team and carry a vote for investment committee decisions. The Program offers unique insights into long-term oriented investment management, and the opportunity to experience and learn about a variety of asset classes and investment strategies. From day one, Investment Analysts meet current and prospective external partners, including some of the world’s most renowned investors. Analysts will assist in the full investment cycle from sourcing to investing and monitoring, conduct portfolio analysis and carry out independent research projects on topics such as identifying new investment themes. Analysts also help extending our professional network to investors and global market participants.
Investment Analysts can get promoted to Investment Managers after two years, starting a structured program to gain deep asset class knowledge, with the opportunity to rotate between individual asset classes.
- Excellent academic achievement (bachelor’s or master’s degree). All majors are encouraged to apply.
- Interest in investing and finance is a must, prior financial industry experience is not.
- Excellent analytical skills and a structured working style with attention to detail.
- No more than 2 years of experience.
- Fluency in English is required, other languages are a plus. No German required.
- A driven team of professionals working towards a common goal with lean hierarchies and swift decision-making processes
- A competitive compensation package
- Travel and work internationally
- Support to pursue the CFA and CAIA designation
- Professional training and AI upskilling
- Working in a beautiful office that offers catered lunch, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities
We look forward to receiving your application (CV, diplomas, references) compiled as one PDF document with your salary expectations and earliest entry date.
