Associate - Platforms & Acquisitions Team at Allianz X (m/f/d)

Job description

About Allianz X

Allianz X is the strategic growth investments arm of Allianz Group, dedicated to keeping the leading global insurer and asset manager at the forefront of the industry. By making and actively managing high-conviction investments in companies with high growth potential and forging unique partnerships between them and Allianz, Allianz X enables transformative collaborations, builds platforms, and unlocks value for the Group. Its teams in Munich and New York further support its portfolio companies in business development, market expansion, and M&A through active board participation, advisory roles, and access to its network of companies and experts. Connect with Allianz X on Medium, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).

Candidate Profile

Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end deal execution including structuring, negotiation support, due diligence, valuation, and drafting and preparing investment proposals and other decision templates for senior management and Allianz Group board members
• Drive platform projects and corporate development initiatives that generate additional shareholder value by leveraging assets and abilities of Allianz Group as well as from our portfolio companies
• Support existing portfolio companies with strategic and operational initiatives, creating additional value through enabling commercial partnerships with Allianz Group
• Proactively identify promising investment opportunities across key focus areas, including: InsurTech, FinTech, Wealth management, and adjacent verticals
• Build and maintain a strong network across VCs, PEs, founders, and industry experts

Key qualifications and skills

• Excellent degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, computer science, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
• 2-3 years of experience working in strategy consulting, private equity, venture capital, investment banking or business development role for a fast growing scale-up
• Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills
• Good understanding of financial statements and investments
• Entrepreneurial mindset to identify business potential and self-starter mentality
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Strong relationship-building, and networking skills and high cultural awareness
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities in English; German proficiency is a plus

• Experience in the insurance or wealth management sector is a plus
• International experience is a plus

Benefits from Allianz X

• Flexible working hours (up to 2 days of home office per week)
• Up to 25 days of remote work per year
• Subsidized Deutschland Ticket, Wellpass, and bike leasing for work (“JobRad”)
• Allianz employee share participation program (“Mitarbeiteraktienprogramm”)
• Access to an award-winning canteen and restaurant
• Free LinkedIn Learning Account and many other opportunities to develop new skills
• A highly talented, dynamic, and international team
• A beautiful office located in the heart of Munich