IT System Administrator (all genders)

About Us:

BlackFin Capital Partners is seeking an IT System Administrator (all genders) to join the team at a new portfolio company in Germany.

The company in question is one of the leading asset management firms in Germany and offers institutional investors solutions for structuring diversified investment portfolios. The company currently manages assets under administration totalling over €400 billion.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for colleagues who will work with us to build and further develop the company.

BlackFin Capital Partners is an investor specialising in Europe, focusing on investments in financial services companies with growth potential. BlackFin established a branch in Frankfurt in 2018 and has been actively investing in the DACH region since 2013. The company currently manages a fund volume of over €4 billion and invests capital from its two most recently launched funds: the BlackFin Financial Services Fund IV with a volume of €1.8 billion and the BlackFin Tech 2 with a volume of €390 million.

About the Company's IT:

As with all financial firms, IT is of paramount importance to our company. The company's products and services are supported by around 60 specialised IT application systems. These are mostly standard software, such as Simcorp Dimension as the central fund accounting system, supplemented by a number of in-house developed systems as well as systems for corporate functions such as financial accounting, HR, compliance and non-financial risk management.

Whilst the systems for the core business are mostly operated on-premises in two data centres belonging to a European IT infrastructure service provider, cloud-based SaaS solutions are increasingly being used for corporate functions.

Naturally, all employees are equipped with the relevant IT workplace functions, which are expected to be procured and operated via an IT service provider.

The company's IT is subject to strict financial supervision; the European DORA Regulation has been in force since 2025. This sets out comprehensive requirements for the relevant IT processes, in particular for IT operations and IT infrastructure.

Your Role With Us Will Include:

• Administer Active Directory infrastructure, domains and Group Policies
• Manage user accounts, groups, access rights in line with security and compliance requirements through Active directory
• Monitor the performance, availability and security of Microsoft 365 workplace in coordination with the Managed Service Provider (MSP)
• Monitor and perform first-level troubleshooting for the on-premises network
• Support identity and access management processes, including enforcement of access policies and security configurations
• Provide Level 2/3 support and ensure stable operations of collaboration tools and workplace services
• Contribute to automation and documentation of operational procedures
• Collaborate with IT, Security and Compliance teams to ensure secure integration of Microsoft 365 and On-premises services (SSO, MDM, Conditional Access)
• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis and continuous service improvement

Ideally Your Profile Should Include:

We are looking for a hands-on and reliable professional with strong technical and analytical skills and a clear understanding of operating IT environments in regulated contexts.

You are comfortable working in structured environments with defined processes and compliance requirements.

• 2--6 years of professional experience in System Administration, Digital Workplace or Cloud environments
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Networks or a related field
• Good knowledge with Microsoft 365 administration
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, domain management and Group Policies
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and endpoint/device management
• Good understanding of identity and access management concepts (RBAC, SSO, Conditional Access)
• Basic understanding of IT security standards and compliance requirements
• Experience with monitoring, incident management and troubleshooting in production environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Structured and reliable working approach
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication abilities
• Fluent English and German, both written and spoken (C1/C2 level required)

What We Will Offer You:

• The opportunity to design and develop the IT infrastructure for the future within a dynamic, growing company
• Flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes and an agile working environment
• An attractive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements and a modern working environment
• A modern office in a convenient location in Düsseldorf
• Hybrid working model (2-3 per week days onsite in Düsseldorf)
• A collegial, highly motivated team

We are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We look forward to getting to know you!