The Hasso Plattner Foundation aims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies through science and education, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation. Hasso Plattner, one of the founders of SAP, an enterprise software company, served as chairman of its supervisory board from 2003 to 2024. In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering, marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet), he established the foundation in 2015.
We are the Investment Office of the Hasso Plattner Foundation. We have the mandate to generate income and preserve and grow the wealth of the Hasso Plattner Foundation – with the ultimate goal of funding existing and new philanthropic initiatives into perpetuity. We aim to generate high, risk-adjusted returns and invest capital in global public equities, leveraged buyouts, venture and growth capital, hedge funds and real assets predominantly through external fund managers. While we mostly invest through trusted external partners, we also selectively take direct ownership stakes in businesses, especially in areas close to the Hasso Plattner Foundation ecosystem such as enterprise software and digital health.
Our investment strategy focuses on long-term equity ownership and risk diversification. The investment office seeks out external partners with entrepreneurial spirit, an ingrained moral compass, and a drive to make a positive impact. We invest to create value for both shareholders and society. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations guide our investment decisions deeply.
This role is based in Potsdam, Germany.
The position:
As Treasury Manager (all genders) you will join the journey of building a best-in-class treasury function while ensuring that the Foundation, across subsidiaries and SPVs, has the capital it needs to meet day-to-day operations. In an exciting environment and close to financial markets, you will collaborate with various stakeholders and be able to develop an in-depth knowledge of investment-related treasury processes.
Major tasks:
- Prepare liquidity reporting - including forecasts, scenario analysis and stress tests
- Create investment proposals for the Foundation's liquidity portfolio and execute trades
- Secure liquidity at the entity level through FX transactions as well as equity and debt capital measures
- Serve as the day-to-day contact for our banking partners and take responsibility for operating our credit facilities, bank accounts and the timely execution of payments
- Ensure the correctness of Cash & Fixed Income data in our asset reporting system
- Collaborate with our Head of Treasury in the development of tools and processes
Required background, competencies & skills:
- Good academic degree in finance, economics, or related field
- Ideally 2-3 years of professional experience in treasury or related banking role
- Familiarity with financial markets and major asset classes
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills; proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluency in English is required; German skills are beneficial
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Unquestioned integrity and strong sense for discretion
What else do we offer you?
- Working in a motivated team with flat hierarchies
- A competitive compensation package
- Support to pursue professional training
- Public transport ticket
- Multi-day team events and training opportunities
- Working in a beautiful office that offers free lunch, fruits, drinks, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities
To apply:
We look forward to receiving your application in English (CV, diplomas, transcript of records and references) compiled as one PDF document via our website with your salary expectations and earliest entry date.
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