ECBF is a leading venture capital fund in Europe with an impressive €300 million to drive the economy towards sustainability. Positioned at the forefront of the European Union's Green Deal for climate neutrality by 2050, we're 

the entrepreneurs of change, driving the transition to a bio-based, circular economy. 

Our mission is to combine innovation with sustainability, ensuring a planet worth living on for future generations.

We invest in the leaders of the circular bioeconomy, acting as a catalyst for change by supporting scale-ups that not only promise game-changing solutions, but also deliver tangible impact alongside financial returns. Adhering to strict ESG guidelines, our investments are designed to pave the way for a sustainable, prosperous future.

Join us on this journey with the ECBF, where your efforts will directly contribute to a greener, more sustainable world.

Do you want to be a crucial part of our team and help us invest in exciting companies of the future?

Then ECBF is the right place for you!

As a Junior Analyst at the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), you will be involved in all processes to build our investment portfolio. Your responsibility will be:

• Screening relevant sources for outstanding startups

• Evaluating incoming deal flow against ECBF criteria 

• Support the investment team with gathering data for startup analysis, update databases and liaise with entrepreneurs

• Write and publish articles, research market trends and support preparation of the deep-dive workshops

• Partnering with members of the investment team to deliver deals and sector thesis

You are a self-motivated personality who enjoys researching technical and financial matters. A hunting instinct to source and identify attractive investment opportunities is part of your DNA.

You have completed your bachelor's degree in natural sciences, chemistry, process engineering, finance, or business. and you want to gain one year of working experience before starting your master studies.

You are passionate about venture capital, start-ups, innovative technologies, and the bioeconomy.

Ideally, you already have experience working in a start-up, business development, consulting, or private equity as a working student or intern. 

You are used to working independently and bringing your initiative to a team.

You speak fluent English and additionally, you speak one more European language. You are also an expert in  MS Office tools. 

At ECBF, you are part of a highly motivated team. The venture capital industry offers many exciting insights into the visionary world of innovative technologies.

Advice from our experienced team members will drive your personal and professional development. ECBF's experienced, and highly cooperative team will support you with their experience and skills.

This role is designed for young professionals who want to gain their first work experience between their studies and is therefore limited to 1 year. A transition to a permanent position is not intended.

Besides all of this, we offer you:

• High-quality IT equipment

• Deutschland Ticket (Public Transport)

• Possibility of working from home

• Sport and Mental Health offerings 

The position will be based in Bonn, Germany.

Tell us why you fit in and send us your application right away.

ECBF Management GmbH,  headquartered in Bonn, is a multinational company run by a highly experienced  team in venture capital and the industry verticals represented by the circular  bioeconomy. With more than 100 years of investment experience and a significant network coupled with a forward-looking vision, we advise Hauck & Aufhäuser  Funds Services S.A., the Alternative Investment Fund Manager of the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund.

Based in Luxembourg, the European Circular  Bioeconomy Fund focuses  on the EU-27 and the 16 countries associated with HORIZON 2020. ECBF is one of the most sustainable venture capital funds in the European Union. Therefore, according to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation  (SFDR), it is classified as an “Article 9 Fund”. As such, ECBF is required to invest in highly-sustainable companies and to fulfill extensive sustainability reporting requirements.