As international tech M&A, corporate finance advisory, investor, and growth accelerator, the primary focus of i5invest/i5growth is to support growth and manage corporate development and cross-border M&A processes for extraordinary tech companies.
Operating out of Berlin, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Vienna, i5 has set up over 150 strategic partnerships and international M&A transactions with companies such as Google, Salesforce, Canva, Verisign, Samsung, Cisco, Telefonica, NBC, Naspers, Volkswagen, Amdocs, IAC, Pfizer/Zoetis, Microsoft, Facebook, Nvidia, Airbus, Toronto Stock Exchange, and many other global tier-1 technology giants.
We firmly believe that the companies we work with will change the world and are honored to be part of the many incredible stories already told and yet to be written. Join us now for the latter!
Your Tasks:
- Core focus on deal flow generation and company development
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Scouting and assessment of prospective clients
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Active outreaches to prospective clients in Germany and on a global basis
- Analysis and evaluation of specific technologies, business models, and industry verticals
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Taking part in developing knowledge, leadership, and culture
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Directly working with the Partner and CEO, overseeing new business development, and supporting the future growth strategy
Your Profile:
- Strong international profile and work experience in business development, investment banking / Big4 (5+ years of working experience)
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Excellent communication skills in front of senior management and investors
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Strong interest in business development and M&A
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Profound market analysis and research capabilities with excellent analytical skills
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Interest in and understanding of new technologies and technological innovations
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Ability to comprehend and evaluate tech-focused business models
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Excellent academic performance combined with extra-curricular activities
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Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint) and experience with research databases (eg. Pitchbook, Bloomberg, Thompson One)
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Team player who seeks to work in a fast-paced, young, and tech-infused environment
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Native Level German and fluent in English
- You have an entrepreneurial can-do attitude and are able to take a leading role in our corporate development projects
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Valid German Work Permit
What we offer:
- Deep insights in the world of startups, incubation/seed capital, and specialized M&A
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Expanding team with fast career opportunities
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Projects with an international focus
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Direct collaboration with founders and the i5 ecosystem in EU/CEE/US
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An amazing working environment (with great people from all backgrounds and nationalities)
