Growth Equity Intern at Allianz X (m/f/d)

About Allianz X

 

Allianz X is the strategic growth investments arm of Allianz Group, dedicated to keeping the leading global insurer and asset manager at the forefront of the industry. By making and actively managing high-conviction investments in companies with high growth potential and forging unique partnerships between them and Allianz, Allianz X enables transformative collaborations, builds platforms, and unlocks value for the Group. Its teams in Munich and New York further support its portfolio companies in business development, market expansion, and M&A through active board participation, advisory roles, and access to its network of companies and experts. Connect with Allianz X on Medium, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).

 

Candidate Profile

 

Responsibilities:

• Market screening to identify and analyze new business models and investment opportunities
• Support on commercial due diligence and valuation of investment opportunities
• Support with shareholder related topics (e.g. post merger integration or further funding rounds)
• Assist in drafting and preparing investment proposals and other decision templates
• Market research on trends and new investment opportunities
• Support platform projects and corporate development initiatives that generate additional shareholder value by leveraging assets and abilities of Allianz Group as well as from our portfolio companies

 

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mind-set to identify business potential
• Passion for investments, innovative business models and digitalization
• Understanding of financial statements and investments
• Excellent proven academic record
• High commitment and self-starter mentality
• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or other relevant fields (e.g. STEM)
• Fluent in English, additional language skills are a plus
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (especially PowerPoint and Excel)

 

Experience & Key Skills

• Previous work experience (e.g. internships) in investment banking, management/strategy consulting, investment fund (VC, growth equity, private equity) is a plus
• Experience in the insurance or wealth management sector is a plus
• International experience (e.g. stay abroad) is a plus
• Strong social skills and cultural awareness

 

Benefits from Allianz X

• A modern and open space office located in the heart of Munich
• Flexible working hours
• A student discount in our outstanding canteen
• Free LinkedIn Learning Account and many other opportunities to develop new skills
• A big student community with many options for networking
• A highly talented, dynamic, and international team
• Job opportunities in a global company

 

 

Essential Requirements (PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION)

• We are looking for interns starting in August / September 2026 but are also hiring for 2027.
• Requirement for internship and working student positions is the enrollment in a university – or (for an internship) a gap year.
• We can only consider your application if you provide the following documents: Certificate of enrollment (exception gap year).
• Valid Work and residence permit (for non-EU citizens). Please check before applying if you can work with your current VISA.

 

 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.