Expert Investment Management (m / f / d)

METRO LOGISTICS; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international food wholesaler is seeking an Expert Investment Management (m / f / d) to replace a colleague during maternity leave. The role involves steering investment approval processes for major projects, managing stakeholders, and leading compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will have a university degree focused on Project Management with at least 3 years of relevant experience, fluent English, and advanced skills in Microsoft 365. This position offers flexible working hours and comprehensive onboarding.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days of holidays

Health days and medical care

Free gym and sports classes

Discounted meals

Company pension plan

Daycare centers for children

Qualifikationen

• At least +3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in English; German is an asset.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Aufgaben

• Steer investment approval processes for major projects.
• Actively manage stakeholders and facilitate exchanges.
• Lead EU Taxonomy reporting for legal compliance.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Controlling

Fluent English

Proactive and engaging working style

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SAP BW

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023 / 24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion. METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO, listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO provides a multichannel mix where customers can purchase goods in large stores or by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected.

At METRO, we have set ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy, accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide rules of conduct binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust.

Job Description

Investment Management is part of the Investment Controlling team at METRO AG and plays a key role in steering transparent and holistic investment processes for decision-making by the Management Board and EVPs. This includes active stakeholder management, consolidating data for sound decisions on major investment projects, supporting all entities on investment-related topics, and sharing best practices.

Are you looking for your next career opportunity in a professional, dynamic, and international team where you can take on responsibility from day one and quickly build a strong network?

We are currently seeking an Expert Investment Management (m / f / d) to temporarily replace a colleague during maternity leave (January–December 2026).

Your responsibilities

• Steer investment approval processes for major projects, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance. This includes gathering and evaluating data, setting clear timelines and deliverables, keeping stakeholders informed, and preparing final decision documents with recommendations.
• Actively manage stakeholders by serving as a central contact for investment topics, facilitating regular exchanges with corporate departments, and promoting best-practice-sharing. Ensure visibility of upcoming projects to align with strategic goals (Multichannel Network Transformation) and enable smooth co-creation with sufficient lead time.
• Lead EU Taxonomy reporting to ensure legal compliance and integrate it efficiently into internal processes. Tasks include data collection and validation, preparing documentation for external communication and auditors, and regular coordination with the ESG team.
• Drive process improvements by leveraging digital solutions and promoting standardization to increase efficiency.

What you can expect

• Comprehensive onboarding and insights into the broader context of investment management.
• Immediate responsibility in a dynamic and impactful environment.
• Extensive interaction with colleagues across corporate departments and METRO entities, offering excellent networking opportunities.

Qualifications

Your profile

• Education: University degree with a focus on Project Management, Controlling or a related field.
• Experience: At least +3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Digital skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft 365; experience with SAP BW is a plus.
• Language: Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is an asset.
• Attitude: Proactive and engaging working style with strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and maintain oversight in complex projects while working independently, resilient, and confident.
• Mindset: Strong team player who values transparency and communication and shows interest in digitalization and process optimization.

Additional Information

What we offer :

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
• Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
• Well-being: Health days with health checks, company medical care, preventive services including flu shots, and an employee assistance program.
• Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, and campus events.
• Discounts: Discounted Jobticket and discounts in our wholesale stores and at partner companies.
• Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.
• Company pension plan: Contribution to your company pension.
• Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus and support of holiday camps for children of employees.