Quantitative Product Analyst (f/m/x)

Cepres GmbH; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CEPRES GmbH, headquartered in Munich, seeks a quantitative-minded professional to join our product team and own the calculations powering the CEPRES platform. You will document the existing calculation library and prototype new calculations in collaboration with product, engineering, and clients.

As the library matures, you will move into a product ownership role, eventually leading a small development team and contributing to adjacent forecasting projects in private markets.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Financial Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Physics, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative models in finance.
• First practical experience in investment banking/financial analysis/private equity is a plus.
• Excellent English communication; German is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Audit and document all existing run-time calculations on the CEPRES platform.
• Scope, define, and prototype new calculations with product and clients.
• Explain complex quantitative concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the Predictive multi-asset forecasting project when no new requests are pending.
• As the role grows, build and manage a small development team delivering calculation implementations.

Skills

Python for quantitative research

Quantitative finance knowledge

Mathematical modelling

English communication

Autonomous & collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree in Financial Mathematics or related field

Job description

CEPRES is the leading and fastest growing digital investmentplatform for private capital markets, an institutional asset class which becamevery relevant in global investment portfolios of sovereign wealth fund,insurances, pension plans and others. This global institutional client basebenefit from our award-winning investment solutions for their investmentactivities while we connect via the CEPRES platform thousands of professionalsto the largest private investment network worldwide.

CEPRES GmbH / Corp is headquartered in Munich and New York,with additional offices in Denver, Heidelberg, and severallocations in middle east. Our team is incredibly diverse with over 20nationalities globally. We value smart and innovative people who also workeffectively in a team environment and who are global players.

The role

We are looking for a quantitative-minded professional(f/m/x) to join our product team and take ownership of the calculations thatpower the CEPRES platform. This is a role with real breadth: you will spendyour early months building a solid foundation by completing the documentationof the existing calculation library before moving into the more dynamic side ofthe job, which involves scoping and prototyping new calculations in closecollaboration with product, engineering, and clients.

The role has a clear growth trajectory. As thecalculations library matures and client demand grows, you will take on aproduct ownership function, becoming the go-to person for everything related toCEPRES calculations. In time, you will manage a dedicated development team thatimplements bespoke calculation work for clients. If bandwidth allows, you willalso contribute to our Predictive project — a multi-asset forecastinginitiative that sits at the frontier of private markets analytics.

In this role, you will :

• Documentation (near-termpriority): Audit and document all existing run-time calculations on the CEPRESplatform. Establish clear, consistent documentation standards so that everycurrent and future calculation is fully described, reproducible, and auditable.
  
• New calculation development:Work with the product team to scope, define, and prototype new calculations.Translate business and client requirements into precise mathematicalspecifications ready for engineering implementation.
  
• Client-facing collaboration:Act as a technical point of contact for client queries related to calculations.Explain complex quantitative concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Predictive projectcontribution: When the documentation backlog is clear and no new calculationsrequests are pending, contribute to the multi-asset forecasting (Predictive) work stream.
  
• Team leadership (futurestate): As the role grows, build and manage a small development teamresponsible for delivering calculation implementations for clients.
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree in FinancialMathematics, Business Mathematics, Physics, Industrial Engineering or similar
  
• High affinity for mathematics(statistics, Monte Carlo simulation, financial mathematics, numericaloptimizations)
  
• First practical experience inthe areas of investment banking/financial analysis/ private equity is a plus
  
• Strong knowledge ofquantitative models in finance
  
• Strong knowledge of Pythonfor quantitative research and data processing
  
• Independent mind withcritical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunications skills in English; German is a plus, but not a must.
  
• Ability to work autonomously,proactively and collaboratively as part of a team
  
• Maturity, empathy, tact anddiscretion regarding handling confidential/sensitive information
  
• Great attention to detail
  
• Career Path in Private Markets Join a fast‑growing company in one of the most dynamic areas of finance. You will learn from an international team, receive regular feedback, and have opportunities to grow your responsibilities over time.
  
• Culture That Drives Ownership We value collaboration, transparency, and an entrepreneurial mindset—people who take initiative, deliver results, and support each other.
  
• Commitment to Our People A diverse, inclusive, and international workplace with benefits and support designed to help you thrive.
  
• Attractive compensation package that reflects your skills, contributions, and growth potential.
  

At CEPRES, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.