
Working Student Private Credit Portfolio Management (m/f/d)
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Job description
BRIGHT CAPITAL published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Frankfurt, Germany.
Description provided by BRIGHT CAPITAL
We are looking for a Working Student Private Credit Portfolio Management (m/f/d) to join our Team. As a Working Student, you will gain hands-on experience and actively support the team throughout various stages of the portfolio management process. Your responsibilities include:
- Portfolio Monitoring Updates: Based on available company reporting update relevant monitoring sheets of existing investee companies.
- Portfolio Review & Risk Analysis: Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the development of existing investments.
- Committee Papers: Supporting the preparation of investment committee papers for add-ons, waivers and other contractual adjustments.
- General Portfolio Support: Conducting research and performing analyses to clarify specific aspects of the Bright Capital portfolio.
We are looking for an individual with an analytic mindset, passion for excellence and strong interest in Private Credit. Key prerequisites include:
- Student of Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or similar at a top tier university;
- Solid understanding of business planning, financial models and accounting standards;
- Strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in private debt and alternative investments;
- Self-starting attitude with high motivation to work independently and reliably;
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to enhance their private credit knowledge and understanding;
- Previous work experience in relevant fields such as accounting / transaction services (Big 4 or similar) / leveraged finance or similar is helpful but not a requirement;
- Strong communication skills and fluency in German and English.
- Broad Portfolio Exposure: Gain insights into a diverse portfolio of companies across industries and business models.
- Hands-on Portfolio Experience: Support portfolio monitoring, risk assessment, and decision making across the lifecycle of Private Credit investments.
- Steep Learning Curve: Develop analytical and critical-thinking skills by evaluating company performance, assessing risks, and challenging assumptions.
- Team Spirit: A supportive, collaborative culture with flat hierarchies.
- Perks & Benefits: Fitness offers, team events, free drinks, brand-new office in the heart of Frankfurt, and a fully equipped office kitchen.
About Us
Bright Capital is a leading private debt investor in the European lower middle market. With a proven track record, we excel in generating superior returns for our investors. At Bright Capital, we leverage our extensive financing expertise to identify unique sponsored and non-sponsored investment opportunities. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our tailored approach to private debt investments, providing individual financing solutions including senior debt and flex equity alongside debt investments. We prioritize partnerships with companies that show significant value creation potential and help them unlock their full potential and drive growth. The cornerstone of our strategy – delivering superior returns – is our dedicated investment team, which analyses and develops investment opportunities with great dedication, attention to detail, and passion to unlock investment opportunities.
Working student essentials
What this Finance working student role in Frankfurt means for you — the weekly-hours rules, social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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