Start date: Upon agreement Department: Secondaries & Primaries Location: Frankfurt Contract type: Full-Time Role: Opportunity to join one of the globally leading secondary and primary investors in private equity and infrastructure with more than $97 billion of assets under management across secondaries and primaries .Ardian is a pioneer in the strongly growing secondaries market with a 25-years track record and has completed some of the largest ever secondary transactions. Furthermore, the global investment team is also allocating significant amounts of primary capital to world leading fund managers on behalf of our clients, thus gaining deep insights into their strategies and portfolio investments. You will be working in an experienced, truly global team of more than 100 talented and highly motivated professionals of which 10 in Ardian’s Frankfurt office. Secondary investments: Participate in investment opportunities sourcing effort Value and price equity interests in private equity and infrastructure funds and companies Analyze business models and market position Prepare financial projections and transaction modeling Prepare investment recommendations Presentation to the global team and Investment Committees Monitor investments and development vs. targeted performance Prepare reporting presentations to Limited Partners and Advisory Boards Primary investments: Screen European Private Equity market Compile information and conduct research, meet and evaluate fund managers Conduct due diligence (strategy, team, performance) Prepare investment recommendation Presentation to the global team and Investment Committees Monitor portfolio through ongoing dialogue with managers & attendance of investors meetings Prepare reporting presentations to Limited Partners Profile: Prior experience or relevant internships in private equity, M&A or corporate finance International experience is a plus Required Skills: Excellent analytical skills Excellent level on Excel and financial modelling Self-confident and professional appearance in front of fund managers and investors Fluent in English Native (or very good level) in German