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From sourcing and evaluating opportunities to executing investments and supporting portfolio companies on their growth journey.\nFrom day one, you will take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities including:\nDeal Sourcing & Market Intelligence\nScout, identify, evaluate, and proactively source attractive investment opportunities across the European circular bioeconomy ecosystem.\nBuild and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and ecosystem partners.\nConduct market mapping, competitive benchmarking, and technology trend analysis.\nContribute to the development of ECBF’s investment thesis and sector perspectives.\nInvestment Analysis & Due Diligence\nLead financial modelling, valuation analyses, and scenario planning.\nAssess business models, technologies, markets, and competitive positioning.\nCoordinate and execute commercial, technical, financial, and ESG due diligence processes.\nPrepare investment memoranda, presentations, and recommendations for the Investment Committee.\nSupport transaction structuring and execution.\nPortfolio Development & Value Creation\nSupport portfolio companies in strategic and operational matters.\nMonitor portfolio performance, KPIs, and value creation initiatives.\nAssist portfolio companies in fundraising activities, strategic partnerships, and growth projects.\nBuild strong relationships with founders and management teams.\nFund & Platform Development\nContribute to fundraising, investor relations, and reporting activities.\nDevelop sector insights, thought leadership content, and market intelligence reports.\nSupport the continuous development of ECBF’s investment platform and ecosystem.\nThat´s why you´re a good fit for us!\nYou are a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual who enjoys analysing both technical and financial topics.\nYou have a strong instinct for identifying attractive investment opportunities and a genuine passion for innovation.\nYou bring at least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in venture capital, or a related investment environment.\nYou have solid experience in financial analysis, financial modelling, valuation, transaction execution, and due diligence processes. You are comfortable assessing business models, unit economics, cap tables, growth plans, funding needs, runway, margins, and key value drivers of growth-stage companies.\nYou are numerically strong and enjoy working with data, financial models, and quantitative analyses. You have advanced Excel skills, a natural affinity for numbers, business models, and financial logic, and the ability to translate analysis into clear investment insights and recommendations.A degree in finance, with a focus on quantitative finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, natural sciences, or another analytical field is a strong fit. Most importantly, you are motivated to deepen your understanding of new markets, technologies, and investment themes and to apply this knowledge in a venture capital context. An MBA, CFA, or equivalent business qualification is considered an advantage.\nYou combine analytical rigour with commercial judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the willingness to challenge assumptions. You are able to work independently, take ownership of workstreams, and contribute actively to sourcing, investment analysis, due diligence, and portfolio support.\nYou thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with founders, colleagues, and external stakeholders.\nFluent English is required; additional European languages are a strong plus.\nYou are highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications.\nWhat you can expect from us:\nAt ECBF, you become part of a highly experienced, international, and entrepreneurial team with an inclusive and collaborative culture.\nYou will gain direct exposure to some of Europe’s most innovative companies and technologies while helping shape industries that are critical for the future of our economy and planet.\nOur experienced investment professionals will actively support your professional development and provide you with increasing responsibility and ownership as you grow within the organization.\nBesides all of this, we offer you:\nCompetitive compensation\nFlexible working arrangements with remote work options, with a minimum of 3 days office presence\nInternational working environment\nLearning and development opportunities\nSport and mental health offerings\nA collaborative and purpose-driven culture\nThe position will be based in Paris, France or Bonn, Germany.\nDo you want to change the world with us?\nTELL US WHY YOU FIT IN AND SEND US YOUR APPLICATION RIGHT AWAY.",{"@type":18,"name":9},"Organization","2026-07-02","HYBRID",[22],"PERMANENT",[24],"Venture Capital",[26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43],"Excel","PowerPoint","MS Office","Analytical mindset","Entrepreneurial","Collaborative","Intellectual curiosity","Independent work","Ownership","Communication","Financial modelling","Valuation analysis","Due diligence","Deal sourcing","Market intelligence","Portfolio management","Transaction execution","ESG assessment",{"@type":45,"currency":46,"value":47},"MonetaryAmount","EUR",{"@type":48,"minValue":49,"maxValue":50,"unitText":51},"QuantitativeValue",70000,100000,"YEAR","2027-07-02",[54,55],50.73071729999999,43.92756019999999,[57,58],7.100208599999999,4.8749756,"permanent",[61],"FULL_TIME",[61],"hybrid","estimated",[66,67,68,69,70,71],"Competitive compensation","Flexible working arrangements with remote work options","International working environment","Learning and development opportunities","Sport and mental health offerings","Collaborative and purpose-driven culture",[66,67,68,69,70,71],"venture capital",[75,76],"poppelsdorfer allee 17, 53115, bonn, de","ecbf, fr",[78,79],"Poppelsdorfer Allee 17, 53115 Bonn, Deutschland","264 Av. de Sainte-Catherine, 84140 Avignon, Frankreich",[81],"Poppelsdorfer Allee 17",[83,84],"Bonn","Avignon",[86,87],"53115","84140",[89,90],"Deutschland","Frankreich",[92,93],"DE","FR","## Introduction\n\nECBF is Europe’s leading venture capital firm for the bioeconomy, backing pioneering companies that deliver both strong economic performance and systemic impact.\n\nOur purpose is to unlock the potential of the bioeconomy by backing visionary companies that turn transformational ideas into high-growth businesses, reducing pressure on planetary boundaries and creating a future where economy and nature are aligned.\n\nAs the specialist VC for a regenerative economy, we invest in Europe’s most promising bioeconomy companies and help them scale through a rigorous science-driven approach, deep sector expertise, and hands-on support backed by a powerful network of industry leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors.\n\nTogether with ambitious founders, we accelerate growth across industries – from food to industrial solutions – creating lasting value for portfolio companies, LPs, and society.\n\nWith us at ECBF, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to investments that advance an economy delivering growth, impact, and resilience at scale.\n\n**JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF BIOECONOMY CHAMPIONS.**\n\n## Your vision for your new job!\n\nAre you looking to combine your investment expertise, analytical mindset, and passion for innovation to identify and support the next generation of high-impact bioeconomy companies?\n\n**THEN ECBF IS YOUR NEXT DESTINATION!**\n\nAs an Associate at ECBF, you will play a central role throughout the investment lifecycle. 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