Private Equity Associate / Senior Associate - Data Strategy (f/m/x)

CEPRES <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>is\nthe leading and fastest growing digital investment platform for private capital\nmarkets, an institutional asset class which became very relevant in global\ninvestment portfolios of sovereign wealth fund, insurances, pension plans and\nothers. This global institutional client base benefit from our award\-winning\ninvestment solutions for their investment activities while we connect via the\nCEPRES platform thousands of professionals to the largest private investment\nnetwork worldwide.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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CEPRES\nGmbH / Corp <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>is headquartered in Munich and New York, with additional offices\nin Denver, Heidelberg, and several locations in the Middle East. Our team is\nincredibly diverse with over 20 nationalities globally. We value smart and\ninnovative people who also work effectively in a team environment and who are\nglobal players.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Role\nOverview<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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This role is a Private Markets Data Expert and Owner<\/b> position at the core of CEPRES\u2019 Market Intelligence offering. You will act as both the internal authority on CEPRES\u2019 private market data and value chain<\/b> and a client advocate<\/b>, ensuring our proprietary data supports high\u2011quality investment research, bench\-marking, and decision\u2011making.
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The role combines private markets and financial expertise<\/b> with end\u2011to\u2011end ownership of market and derived data \u2014 across funds, deals, cash flows, and operating metrics. Rather than building technical pipelines, the focus is on owning data quality, interpretation, governance, and investment usability<\/b>, and translating client and product requirements into investment\u2011grade data outputs.
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You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and Commercial teams, and directly support clients in conducting research and custom analyses<\/b> using CEPRES\u2019 enriched proprietary data.
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1) Private Market Data SME & Client Advocate<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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  • Act as subject matter expert (SME)<\/b> for CEPRES\u2019 private market data and full data value chain.
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  • Serve as a client advocate<\/b>, supporting institutional investors in conducting research and custom projects using CEPRES\u2019 proprietary data across funds, deals, cash flows, and operating metrics.
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  • Ensure data is financially meaningful, comparable, and interpretable<\/b> for investment analysis and decision\u2011making.
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  • Translate client research needs into clear analytical and data requirements.
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    2) Market & Derived Data Ownership<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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    • Act as the ultimate owner of market and derived product data<\/b> used across CEPRES Market Intelligence products.
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    • Own and oversee the end\u2011to\u2011end market data lifecycle<\/b>, from ingestion through validation to investment\u2011grade outputs<\/b> used in bench\-marking, underwriting, and portfolio analysis.
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    • Monitor data flows and proactively identify issues that could impact product quality or client outcomes.
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    • Coordinate cross\u2011functionally to ensure a smooth, reliable, and transparent data value chain<\/b>.
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      3) Data Governance & Quality<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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      • Drive data governance standards<\/b> across CEPRES market data, including ownership, definitions, and validation logic.
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      • Monitor updates and investigate anomalies using financial and investment logic<\/b>, not purely technical rules.
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      • Ensure data quality supports operational execution, senior\u2011level transparency, and client confidence.
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        4) Product Support (Private Markets SME)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        • Serve as private markets and data SME<\/b> during product design, enhancement, and implementation.
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        • Translate investment and market requirements into clear data definitions, mappings, and validation rules<\/b>.
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        • Support consistent interpretation of methodologies, benchmarks, and performance metrics across products.
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        • Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure data structures serve real investment use cases.
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          5) Workflow Efficiency & Scalability<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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          • Improve transparency, efficiency, and scalability<\/b> across market data workflows.
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          • Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and operational improvement.
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          • Apply AI\u2011based productivity tools<\/b> to reduce manual effort and improve execution quality and speed.
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            Requirements<\/h3>

            Required Background & Experience<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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            • Strong foundation in corporate finance<\/b>, with exposure to private markets<\/b> (private equity, private debt, real assets).
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            • Background in Private Market (Private Equity, Private Debt, Real Estate), Investment Banking, Consulting, Asset Management, or similar investment\u2011focused roles.<\/b>
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            • Experience working with large, complex financial datasets<\/b> and translating them into structured insights.
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            • Practical experience with SQL and Power BI<\/b> for analytical validation and reporting.
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            • Comfortable using AI tools<\/b> to improve analytical productivity and workflow efficiency.
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              Preferred\nQualifications<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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              • Familiarity with private market performance concepts (e.g. IRR, TVPI, cash flow pacing, bench marking).
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              • Experience with data governance, analytical quality controls, or investment data frameworks.
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              • Strong ability to work cross\u2011functionally in product\u2011 or technology\u2011enabled investment environments<\/b>.
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                Benefits<\/h3>
                • Career\nPath in Private Equity<\/span><\/b> Step into one of the most\nin\-demand and exciting industries in finance today. With us, you'll experience\nunparalleled opportunities for career growth and promotions, receive regular\nfeedback, and benefit from mentorship provided by an international team of\npassionate experts. Be part of a unique growth story and take on an exciting,\nchallenging role in a dynamic global environment.<\/span>
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                • Culture\nThat Drives Success<\/span><\/b> We are powered by core values\nthat foster an entrepreneurial spirit, drive results, and empower ownership. At\nour company, collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of everything we\ndo. Transparency in company goals ensures you\u2019re always part of the bigger\npicture.<\/span>
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                • Commitment\nto Our People<\/span><\/b> We care deeply about our team, offering\noutstanding benefits and opportunities to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and\ninternational workplace<\/span>
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                • Compensation of\nattractive package<\/span><\/b> that reflects your skills, contributions, and\ngrowth potential.<\/span><\/span>
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                  At CEPRES, we're committed to creating an\ninclusive environment for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants\nfrom all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.<\/span>
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