Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is a global leader in advanced energy and battery technologies and was founded in 2011 in Ningde, China. CATL is a long-standing partner of the German and global electric vehicle and energy storage industry. In 2024, CATL was the supplier with the highest installed battery volume in electric vehicles worldwide for the eighth consecutive year. For four years in a row, CATL has also held the highest market share in the global supply of energy storage batteries.

From our first European production site at Erfurter Kreuz, we have been supplying German car manufacturers with cells and modules made in Thuringia since 2022. Globally, CATL employs more than 100,000 people at 13 production sites and 6 research centers with branches and offices in France, Germany, Japan, North America and China. Our batteries are already installed in more than 17 million electric vehicles worldwide - that corresponds to around one in three electric vehicles.

Become part of our team and use your talent to help increase this number even further in the future!

Specialist Investmentmanagement (m/f/d)

Date of advertisement:  Jul 9, 2025
Location: 

Munich, Thuringia, DE

Company:  CATL

 These are your new challenges:

  • Technology research and startup sourcing
    - Assessment of trends in climate technology: collecting, reviewing and analysing information on start-ups that align with CATL's strategic goals and have a high potential for a successful strategic investment
  • Due diligence of start-ups
    - Assessing the investment risks and opportunities of start-ups, taking into account various aspects such as market, team, technology, product, intellectual property and legal compliance
  • Expansion of the investment network and technical knowledge
    - Support the expansion of CATL's investment network, in particular with leading academics, technology transfer offices, start-ups, public funding organisations, market companions and venture capital firms
    - Participation in public events and network meetings

 

These are your previous achievements:

  • Successfully completed degree in a STEM subject such as maths, physics, materials science, chemistry, robotics, energy, nuclear or solar engineering, environmental or climate technology
  • Technical knowledge that goes beyond batteries, e.g. in the areas of hydrogen, carbon capture, artificial intelligence, environmentally friendly production
  • Experience in research, development and innovation, including technology transfer, publishing and analysing scientific papers and intellectual property, e.g. patent application
  • Excellent project, task and time management skills
  • Curious and open mindset and quick learning ability for new technologies, awareness of global market trends and critical evaluation of the role new technologies will play in the future
  • Entrepreneurial business acumen with a strong ability to create value for internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong networking and relationship building skills, strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
  • Strong written and spoken English skills are required; knowledge of German, French and Mandarin is an advantage
  • Enjoy working in an international team
  • High willingness to travel

 

These are your benefits: 

  • Permanent employment contract with diverse future prospects in a growing company
  • Annual bonus payments (Christmas bonus and variable performance bonus)
  • Group accident insurance that covers you professionally and privately 24 hours/day
  • Attractive employee referral program
  • International working environment where teamwork is a priority
  • Further qualification and professional development opportunities

 

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disabilities.