Bertelsmann Investments (BI) is looking for a new colleague to drive
key strategic projects and support BI’s executive leadership in
shaping, prioritizing, and executing the most critical growth
initiatives across Bertelsmann’s global investment and growth
platform. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will work closely with
BI’s executive management, incl. our CEO and CFO, while getting a
birds-eye view across all our businesses. BI’s mission is clear:
empowering entrepreneurs, both through our global VC fund network with
several billion in assets under management just as our growth unit
Bertelsmann Next, which is home to our incubation efforts and
buy-and-build strategies. Aufgaben Associate Strategic Projects
(m/f/d) A truly entrepreneurial role with significant ownership,
operating at the center of a global, fast-paced investment platform
spanning across Europe, the US, China, India, and Southeast Asia –
that sounds like a match? Bertelsmann Investments (BI) is looking for
a new colleague to drive key strategic projects and support BI’s
executive leadership in shaping, prioritizing, and executing the most
critical growth initiatives across Bertelsmann’s global investment
and growth platform. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will work
closely with BI’s executive management, incl. our CEO and CFO, while
getting a birds-eye view across all our businesses. BI’s mission is
clear: empowering entrepreneurs, both through our global VC fund
network with several billion in assets under management just as our
growth unit Bertelsmann Next, which is home to our incubation efforts
and buy-and-build strategies. Your tasks Drive some of BI’s most
important strategic projects with end-to-end ownership together with
our global team of VC funds and Bertelsmann Next units Conduct
in-depth analyses and briefings on businesses, markets, and trends and
review investment proposals from across the globe Prepare high-quality
decision materials and presentations for senior leadership, including
Bertelsmann’s executive and supervisory board Stay on top of
relevant industry news and alert BI’s executive management about
relevant developments and trends Act as thought partner to key
stakeholders on strategic, operational, and organizational topics
Proactively leverage AI tools and drive AI-based process automation
Support the Chief of Staff in his broader role as a sparrings partner
for Bertelsmann Executive Board member Carsten Coesfeld (CEO BI),
which also includes activities with other businesses like Bertelsmann
Education Group and Riverty Profil Bachelor degree required,
Masters appreciated – ideally from top university Relevant
experience demonstrating strong ownership and entrepreneurial drive
– let it be in fields like investing, consulting, start-ups,
banking, corporate development, strategic planning, etc. Strong
business acumen (understanding value drivers of businesses),
analytical skills (feel for numbers) and attention to detail Excellent
written and verbal communication Comfortable operating in ambiguous,
fast-moving environments; high degree of alertness and proactive work
mentality Curiosity and strong interpersonal skills with a fit to our
humble and down-to-earth culture Strong proficiency of PowerPoint and
Excel; genuine excitement for/knowledge of AI tools Proficiency in
German and English Start date: from April/May 2026 Location:
Gütersloh – Hybrid model possible, office options in Berlin &
Hamburg Contact for Questions: Jan-Henrik Sander-Wulf, Email:
jan-henrik.sander-wulf@bertelsmann.de Wir bieten Work in a truly
entrepreneurial, international and high-growth environment, with a
high degree of freedom to act Gain a unique platform perspective with
exposure to multiple industries (e.g., HealthTech, education, FinTech,
etc.), geographies (US, Europe, China, India, SEA), and business
models Work at the intersection of strategy, investing, and operations
with hands-on learnings about the operations and investment strategies
of global VC funds just as the value creation/buy-and-build approaches
in our Bertelsmann Next units Build out a strong personal analytical
toolkit and learn to prepare deliverables according to the highest
professional standards Work with and gain exposure to senior
executives at Bertelsmann and build your global network Enjoy
attractive benefits, e.g., EGYM/Wellpass subsidy, year-end closing
days, etc. Kontakt Sound like a fit? Let’s chat! Please send your
complete application documents via online-application form. We welcome
applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our
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