Financial Analyst Private Markets Investment Controlling & Valuation (f,m,d)

Job Purpose/Role

We are looking for you! To support the growth of our Private Markets Platform, we are seeking to recruit a Financial Analyst (f/m/d) to strenghten our Investment Controlling and Valuation Team in Munich with immediate effect. This position combines a broad range of responsibilities and focuses on the business line of indirect equity and debt investments being the largest pillars of the company's growing illiquid alternative investments.

You will report into our Head of Private Markets Investment Controlling & Valuation – Indirect Equity and Debt Strategies and will join an experienced team of experts in an international environment.

What you will do

• Oversee and evaluate the investment performance and valuation of both Allianz's and external investors' fund investments, including equity and debt, by thoroughly reviewing quarterly reports and other performance metrics

• Lead the fund investment planning cycle within the Allianz framework. This involves engaging in the Strategic and Planning Dialogue and maintaining close collaboration with investment teams and sponsors to ensure alignment and strategic tolerance

• Advance ACP's valuation framework through continuous improvement of processes and methodology, ensuring a state-of-the-art and efficient valuation function that meets industry standards

• Faciliate the onboarding of new investment strategies and funds from a valuation perspective, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with overall investment objectives

• Prepare and deliver insightful presentations for senior management, Allianz committees and extenal investors, effectively communicating investment performance, strategies and outcomes

• Conduct market and competitor analysis, providing sector insights and reviewing comparable transactions to inform strategic decisions and identify opportunities

What you bring

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a comparable degree program

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in the area of corporate finance or investment/financial controlling - Allianz Group work experience is a plus

• Additional experience in areas like (IFRS) accounting, risk management (Solvency II) or fund investments (Private Equity) is helpful

• Excellent MS Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint and openness to new digital solutions and first experience in tools such as PowerBI

• Strong analytical skills and a structured, independent working style

• A high level of motivation, excellent communication skills, strong team spirit and willingness to take on responsibility

• Fluent written and spoken English required, working knowledge of German is a plus 

What we offer  

• Flexible working from home & abroad (hybrid mode/ flexible working hours & occasional cross-border remote work) 

• Access to pension/ savings plans 

• Company shares purchasing plan 

• Mental health and wellbeing programmes 

• Development opportunities at both AllianzGI & Allianz Group 

• Web shop discounts 

• Onboarding training/continuous learning

• … and so much more! 

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com

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