Investment Associate (m/f/d)

Join the team rewriting the rules in private markets. Moonfare delivers what few others can: the highly sought-after funds and hidden-gem investments that go beyond what most private banks offer. Every opportunity is subjected to a ruthless vetting process; the bar is unforgivingly high. The result? Institutional-quality portfolios for investors who demand more. Our team combines finance veterans with talent from tech, consulting, law and industries you’d never expect. Headquartered in Berlin, we operate from eight offices across Europe, the US and Asia. If you're ready to build what's next in private markets, let's talk. Investment Associate (m/f/d) We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Investment Associate to join our high-performing Investments team in Berlin. In this role, you will collaborate with leading private equity managers, drive strategic initiatives, and support new product launches. This position offers hands-on exposure to diverse private equity strategies and the opportunity to take ownership of impactful responsibilities while building meaningful industry relationships from day one. You will: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data and models in Excel to evaluate investment opportunities Develop a deep understanding of the private markets through exposure to multiple strategies, including Buyout, Growth, Venture Capital, Secondaries, Infrastructure, and Private Debt Prepare comprehensive due diligence reports for primary fund investments, co-investments, and secondary transactions Drive strategic initiatives, including the launch of new products and cross-functional projects Monitor and report on fundraising performance, contributing to achieving target fundraise goals Design and refine presentations in PowerPoint to summarise findings and recommendations Cross collaborate internally to ensure seamless execution and commercialisation of investment opportunities Contextualise data and insights from multiple sources to provide clear, actionable conclusions The next Moonfarian: Has a minimum of 2 years relevant financial services experience in areas such as investment banking, transaction services, private markets, consulting firms, or a start-up Has proven technical and analytical skills, with experience conducting financial valuation analysis Has a high proficiency in Excel, including financial and valuation modeling Has a hands-on mentality and entrepreneurial mindset Has refined research skills and is committed to finding the most accurate data available Is highly collaborative and understands the value in sharing information Has excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Is a natural at building relationships and has the ability to listen and persuade Has a proactive approach and takes ownership of their work If you feel you do not meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply! We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in Berlin. This is a hybrid role with office attendance required 4 days/week. Please note that we do not accept applications sent by email. You should submit your application directly through our careers website. Invest in Yourself: Ownership and Impact: You are empowered to bring ideas, make decisions, and see your work directly contribute to Moonfare's success. Transparent Environment: We believe in open communication. You will receive regular updates on company strategy, performance against our KPIs, and key business decisions. Personal Growth: We support your development with an individual growth budget of €1,500 or 2% of your base salary (whichever is higher). Invest in Your Future: We support your long-term financial goals with a company pension scheme, providing a 20% employer contribution. Relax and Recharge: You start with 25 vacation days and you’ll receive one additional day for each year of tenure, up to a maximum of 30 days. Moonfare gifts two days during our annual end of year company shutdown. Daily Lunch…