German Speaking Investment Manager - Private Credit

Salary: €100,000 – €120,000 gross p.a. (Base + Performance Bonus & Benefits)

Job Title: (Senior) Investment Manager - Private Markets / Private Credit (m/f/d)

Location: Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany (Hybrid / Up to 2 home-office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

Language Requirements: Professional proficiency in both German and English (C1 level minimum in both)

We are seeking an experienced and analytical (Senior) Investment Manager for Private Markets with a focus on Private Credit (m/f/d) to join FERI AG, one of the leading independent multi-asset investment specialists in the German-speaking region. Managing institutional client wealth since 1987, FERI combines traditional and alternative asset expertise with innovation and sustainability across eight locations in four countries. In this high-impact role, you will take ownership of identifying, analyzing, and selecting top-tier private-market fund managers, driving comprehensive due diligence processes, and formulating robust investment recommendations for institutional clients and internal committees while shaping the future of our alternative investments portfolio.

• Manager Selection & Sourcing: Independently identify, analyze, and evaluate private market fund managers globally with a specialized, rigorous focus on Private Credit strategies and direct lending opportunities.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough qualitative and quantitative due diligence assessments covering investment strategies, historical track records, team quality, fund structures, legal terms & conditions, and risk-return profiles.
• Investment Recommendations: Prepare well-founded, institutional-grade investment proposals and memoranda for internal decision-making committees and high-net-worth client mandates.
• Portfolio Monitoring: Actively monitor existing fund investments through ongoing performance analysis, liquidity planning, valuation reviews, and customized portfolio reporting.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Create and present comprehensive investor reports, attend committee and client meetings, and support sales teams in acquiring new institutional clients through expert product presentations.
• Market Research & Strategy Development: Produce forward-looking macroeconomic market analyses and actively contribute to the development of innovative alternative investment concepts and product lines.

Must-Haves:

• Education: University degree (Bachelor's minimum, Master's preferred) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a comparable quantitative field, ideally complemented by relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA).
• Experience: 5+ years of proven professional experience in the selection, analysis, and due diligence of Private Credit funds within an asset management firm, institutional investor, fund-of-funds, or financial advisory context.
• Analytical Expertise: Exceptional financial analysis skills with a deep understanding of fund strategies, legal structures, manager quality, terms, and complex risk-return profiles.
• Communication & Presentation: Ability to translate complex financial analyses and market data into clear, compelling presentations for institutional stakeholders and C-level executives.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Professional proficiency in both German and English (C1 level minimum in both) for seamless cross-border communication.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly expert-level financial modeling, data analysis in Excel, and MS Teams collaboration.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Professional exposure to adjacent alternative asset classes such as Infrastructure, Real Estate, or Private Equity.
• Background experience in M&A advisory,…