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    Careers at AME STRATICON

    Work wherestrategy, capital and execution converge.

    AME STRATICON develops strategies, supports transactions and builds value-creation architectures for companies, owners and investors across energy, infrastructure and real assets.

    Small teams. High responsibility density. Direct exposure to the decisions that change enterprise value.

    The AME Difference

    Most consultants advise companies. Most investors allocate capital.

    AME STRATICON combines the decision logic of both worlds.

    We combine strategic advisory, transaction intelligence and value-creation architecture. Our work therefore does not end with a recommendation. It leads to defensible decisions, investment logic, transaction processes and executable value levers.

    You will work with an investor-grade toolkit without disguising advisory work as investment rhetoric. Hypotheses must be evidenced, models decision-ready and recommendations executable.

    Evidence before opinion. Decision before activity. Impact before output.
    What You Will Work On

    Four fields of work. One quality standard.

    Mandates often connect several disciplines. You therefore learn not only one process step, but the logic between market, business model, capital and execution.

    01

    Strategy & Board Decisions

    Development of corporate, growth, market and transformation strategies with a clear decision architecture.

    • Corporate and growth strategy
    • Market entry and market modelling
    • Portfolio and platform strategy
    • Board and shareholder materials
    02

    Transactions & Due Diligence

    Analysis of markets, targets, synergies and transaction logic across buy-side, sell-side and due diligence.

    • Commercial and strategic due diligence
    • Investment thesis and equity story
    • Valuation logic and scenario modelling
    • Transaction process and management materials
    03

    Value Creation & Platform Building

    Translation of strategic theses into concrete EBITDA, cash-flow, governance and scaling levers.

    • 100-day plans and value-creation roadmaps
    • Pricing, sales and commercial excellence
    • Operating model and KPI systems
    • Buy-and-build and post-merger integration
    04

    AI-native Execution

    Use of auditable AI workflows for research, synthesis, quality assurance and decision intelligence.

    • Agentic research pipelines
    • Evidence and claims architecture
    • Decision cockpits and board briefings
    • Automated quality gates and knowledge systems
    Why AME STRATICON

    Six structural reasons that shape the day-to-day experience.

    Not generic benefits, but conditions that create a steep learning curve and visible impact.

    01

    Board-Level Exposure

    You work early with owners, CEOs, investors, advisory boards and leadership teams. This raises the quality bar and accelerates judgment.

    02

    Strategy Meets Capital

    You connect market logic with valuation, transaction and value creation. Recommendations are tested against capital commitment, cash flow and executability.

    03

    Small Team. High Density.

    Few handovers, short feedback loops and a high personal contribution. Responsibility follows demonstrated quality, not tenure.

    04

    AI-native by Design

    AI is part of the work architecture. You learn to accelerate research and analysis without delegating evidence, confidentiality or human judgment.

    05

    Sector Depth

    Energy, infrastructure, real estate and real assets are analysed through regulation, value chains and capital mechanics, not treated as labels.

    06

    Build the Firm

    You help develop frameworks, products, playbooks and systems. Entrepreneurial people shape not only mandates, but the platform itself.

    We Hire Intellectual Athletes

    We look for people who learn fast, judge clearly and execute consistently.

    Intellectual strength is not self-presentation. It is the ability to structure complexity, test evidence and carry responsibility.

    Analytical precision

    You separate facts, assumptions and interpretation. Models are traceable, sources defensible and claims testable.

    Curiosity with direction

    You ask better questions, identify the economic core and avoid getting lost in interesting side topics.

    Entrepreneurial judgment

    You think in options, trade-offs, cash flow, risk and speed. An elegant analysis without a decision is not enough.

    Execution strength

    You bring work across the finish line, communicate early and create no-surprises transparency on risk, quality and timing.

    Career Framework

    Progression follows increasing decision responsibility.

    Each level expands four dimensions: problem complexity, ownership, stakeholder maturity and contribution to building the firm.

    01

    Internship / Working Student

    Clearly bounded analyses and research modules within a workstream.

    Ownership

    Own outputs with a clear definition of done and frequent review.

    Leadership Signal

    Reliability, learning agility and transparent communication.

    ResearchData qualityExcel and slidesWork discipline
    02

    Junior Strategy Analyst

    Individual analysis packages in market, strategy, due-diligence and transaction workstreams.

    Ownership

    From research plan to decision-ready synthesis for a defined module.

    Leadership Signal

    Ownership of data, versions and early escalation.

    Market modelsCompetitive analysisFinancial logicExecutive communication
    03

    Strategy Analyst

    Complete workstreams with multiple analysis modules and direct client interaction.

    Ownership

    Planning, modelling, synthesis and status management of a workstream.

    Leadership Signal

    Quality assurance of own and contributed work.

    Hypothesis logicValuationDue diligenceWorkshop preparation
    04

    Senior Strategy Analyst

    Several workstreams or particularly demanding models and decision papers.

    Ownership

    End-to-end responsibility for a material mandate question.

    Leadership Signal

    Coaching juniors and actively managing review loops.

    ScenariosInvestment casesCommercial logicStakeholder management
    05

    Associate

    Integration of several workstreams into one coherent mandate logic.

    Ownership

    Day-to-day management of smaller mandates or central sub-projects.

    Leadership Signal

    Lead small teams and safeguard overall quality.

    Storyline architectureClient managementTeam planningRisk management
    06

    Vice President

    Responsibility for mandates, teams, client relationships and commercial development.

    Ownership

    Mandate economics, quality, timing, stakeholders and the next business opportunity.

    Leadership Signal

    Build high-performing teams and durable client relationships.

    Mandate leadershipInvestment logicExecutive workshopsOrigination
    07

    Principal

    Portfolio of mandates, sector positioning and development of repeatable offerings.

    Ownership

    Revenue, margin, talent, IP and strategic development of a domain.

    Leadership Signal

    Develop future leaders and institutional standards.

    Client portfolioPractice buildingThought leadershipGovernance
    08

    Partner

    Entrepreneurial responsibility for clients, market, team and platform value.

    Ownership

    Long-term relationships, capital-allocation logic, governance and firm development.

    Leadership Signal

    Culture, quality standard and sustainable value development of the firm.

    Trusted advisoryDeal originationFirm buildingStrategic judgment
    Open Opportunities

    Three entry points. One shared standard.

    Do not choose by title alone. The relevant question is the level at which you can repeatedly deliver quality today.

    Berlin, GermanyFull-time

    Junior Strategy Analyst (m/f/d)

    Strategy consulting, private-equity toolkit and M&A analytics in one role.

    01
    Berlin, GermanyFull-time

    Strategy Analyst (m/f/d)

    Own workstreams, demanding models and direct client exposure.

    02
    Berlin, GermanyFull-time

    Vice President (m/f/d)

    Engagement manager, investment professional and entrepreneurial principal in one role.

    03
    What Success Looks Like

    Success is defined early and concretely.

    The timelines are orientation ranges. Pace depends on prior experience, mandate context and demonstrated quality.

    Analyst Track

    30 days

    Understand the standards

    • Apply the AME work logic and quality gates reliably
    • Document sources, assumptions and versions cleanly
    • Deliver a first analysis module ready for review
    90 days

    Own individual modules

    • Structure a market or competitive analysis independently
    • Connect models and executive slides consistently
    • Escalate risks and open points proactively
    180 days

    Become a workstream contributor

    • Integrate several analysis packages into a decision synthesis
    • Prepare client meetings and present defined sequences
    • Guide juniors or interns in clearly defined modules
    1 year

    Show repeatable mandate impact

    • Carry a relevant workstream with high independence
    • Substantially improve at least one internal framework or tool
    • Reach a defensible next step in the Career Framework

    Vice President Track

    30 days

    Understand mandate and platform logic

    • Understand active mandates, stakeholders and quality risks
    • Apply leadership, staffing and escalation systems
    • Build initial client and team relationships
    90 days

    Lead mandates independently

    • Lead at least one material mandate stream
    • Establish team cadence, review quality and no-surprises transparency
    • Identify and qualify commercial follow-on logic
    180 days

    Build portfolio leverage

    • Prioritise several workstreams or mandates
    • Develop reusable IP, playbooks or offerings
    • Develop talent visibly and manage performance differentially
    1 year

    Evidence entrepreneurial contribution

    • Show repeatable mandate quality and durable client retention
    • Create measurable contribution to revenue, margin, talent or platform IP
    • Formulate a clear Principal or long-term leadership case
    Application Process

    A demanding process without artificial hurdles.

    We assess facts, motivation, problem solving and judgment. Candidates receive clarity on the next step, owner and expected timing.

    1. 01

      Online Application

      CV, relevant transcripts and a short note on why the role and timing fit. Work samples are optional, but useful for analytical roles.

    2. 02

      Introductory Discussion

      Alignment on motivation, standards, working style, availability and mutual expectations. No technical test, but an honest qualifying conversation.

    3. 03

      Case Interview

      A realistic strategy, M&A or value-creation case. We assess structure, prioritisation, numerical understanding, communication and learning agility.

    4. 04

      Partner Discussion

      A conversation about judgment, ownership, leadership, ambition and the contribution you could make at AME.

    5. 05

      Offer & Mutual Diligence

      Transparent discussion of role, expectations, development, contractual framework and open questions. An offer should enable an informed decision.

    Depending on seniority, an additional modelling, writing or reference step may be required. It will be communicated transparently in advance.
    FAQ

    Questions strong candidates should clarify before applying.

    Is AME STRATICON a traditional strategy consultancy?

    No. Our mandates combine strategy consulting, M&A and transaction intelligence, value creation and AI-native execution. The mix changes by mandate, while the decision and quality logic remains consistent.

    Does AME invest proprietary growth-equity capital?

    The Careers narrative describes an investor-grade toolkit and Private-Equity value-creation logic. It does not claim that AME operates a fund or allocates proprietary capital. Such statements require separate entity and legal approval.

    Which sectors are central?

    The focus is on energy, infrastructure, real estate, real assets and adjacent technology- or platform-driven business models. Other sectors may be added depending on the mandate.

    What role does AI play in day-to-day work?

    AI supports research, structuring, synthesis and quality assurance. Confidentiality, evidence review and final judgment remain human responsibilities. Unverified model output is not a work product.

    Do I need an MBB, investment-banking or private-equity background?

    No. These backgrounds are relevant, but not exclusive. What matters is demonstrated analytical quality, learning speed, ownership, communication and a defensible interest in our mandates.

    How is seniority determined?

    Not by years alone. We consider repeatedly demonstrated responsibility for problem complexity, workstreams, stakeholders, teams, mandate economics and business development.

    How is the working model organised?

    The binding office, hybrid or remote arrangement is clarified by role during the process. The website deliberately avoids a blanket promise until the People & Culture policy is formally approved.

    Can I submit a speculative application?

    Yes. A strong profile should state which problems you can solve, what evidence supports that claim and at which level of responsibility you would contribute.

    Build the next decision with us

    Bring substance, judgment and ownership to the most important decisions our clients face.

    Apply for a specific role or submit your profile with a clear thesis on the contribution you can make.

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    Strategy & M&A - Next step

    Probe a mandate in a structured conversation.

    60 minutes under NDA. We give you an honest assessment whether and in what form a mandate would hold. No cost. No follow-up obligation.

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