Investment Associate (f/m/x) - Corporate Venture Capital

Details of the role and how it fits into the team Deutsche Bank Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is a bank-wide investment platform that invests in high-growth technology companies aligned with the bank's strategic priorities and our mission to shape the future of financial services. We partner with founders across a broad range of technology domains, combining capital, industry expertise, and access to Deutsche Bank's global businesses to accelerate growth and create long-term strategic, financial, and technological value. This role sits within the Central Corporate Venture Capital team, part of the Chief Strategy & Innovation Office within Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI). The team focuses on strategic minority investments across software infrastructure themes such as AI, cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud, and data, while also covering broader bank-wide opportunities across areas including RegTech, Digital Asset Infrastructure, Future of Work, and Sustainability. Recent investments include Aleph Alpha, Elliptic, Akeyless, Synthesized and Kosli. We're looking for an Investment Associate to join our global Corporate Venture Capital team, based in Berlin. Working closely with founders, investors, and business stakeholders across regions, you will be involved throughout the full in-vestment lifecycle, spanning sourcing and strategic validation, due diligence and transaction execution, as well as portfolio support and platform development. Your key responsibilities Identify and assess investment opportunities across strategic technology themes relevant to Deutsche Bank. Build relationships with founders, venture capital investors, and internal stakeholders to identify strategic relevant investment opportunities and develop a high-quality investment pipeline. Support the end-to-end investment process, including financial analysis, market research, competitive assessments, investment memoranda, legal documentation, and transaction execution, including coordination of cross-functional stakeholders and governance processes to support investments. Manage investment pipeline, portfolio reporting and governance activities, providing insights and updates to senior stakeholders. Support portfolio development and value creation, by facilitating strategic engagement opportunities between portfolio companies and Deutsche Bank stakeholders, including new technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, commercial relationships, and knowledge transfer activities.  Contribute to continuous improvement of the Corporate Venture Capital platform, including knowledge management practices, reporting frameworks, market intelligence, and the implementation of AI-enabled tools that enhance the effectiveness and scalability of the function. Your skills and experiences Several years of relevant work experience in Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Investment Banking, or a high-growth technology company, with exposure to evaluating investment opportunities and strategic technology themes. Strong analytical and commercial skills set, including experience in financial modelling, market research, due diligence and valuation, with the ability to develop clear and well-supported investment recommendations. High levels of initiative, curiosity, and ownership, with a desire to learn, take on responsibility, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment at the intersection of venture investing, technology innovation, and strategic collaboration across Deutsche Bank. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with founders, investors and senior business and technology stakeholders, and prepare concise investment materials and reporting. Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs. Fluent in English, both spoken and