Ricardo Kalbhen - Private Equity Analyst

Q: Where is Ricardo based?

Ricardo is based in Aachen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ricardo speak?

Ricardo speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ricardo have?

Ricardo has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Ricardo has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Ricardo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ricardo's latest experience?

Ricardo's most recent position is Private Equity Analyst at MSR Family Office .

Q: What companies has Ricardo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ricardo has worked for MSR Family Office , Flossbach von Storch , and Avedon Capital Partners .

Q: Which industries is Ricardo most experienced in?

Ricardo is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Ricardo most experienced in?

Ricardo is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Investments and M&A , and Research and Development . Ricardo also has some experience in Accounting and Audit .

Q: What is Ricardo's education?

Ricardo holds a Master in Banking & Asset Management from HEC Liège , a Bachelor in International Business, Exchange semester from Beijing Foreign Studies University, International Business School and a Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration from FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences .

Q: Does Ricardo have any certificates?

Ricardo has 6 certificates . Among them, these include: Bloomberg Market Concepts , Stock Exchange License (BVH) , Financial Analyst, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking (M&A) .

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Aachen, Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Germany

Private Equity Analyst

MSR Family Office

Development and implementation of different investment strategies around private equity
Quantitative analysis of portfolio development and track record of venture capital and private equity funds

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

3 months

Germany

Private Equity/Venture Capital Intern

Flossbach von Storch

Quantitative analysis of portfolio development and track record of private equity funds
Assistance in managing existing investments as well as during the due diligence of private equity investments
Preparation of investment proposals

Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

3 months

Germany

Private Equity Intern

Avedon Capital Partners

Analysis of investment opportunities for Germany and the Benelux
Commercial due diligence analysis on potential acquisition targets
Financial analysis and valuation of potential acquisition targets
Preparation of management meetings/workshops for potential acquisition targets and industry experts

Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

4 months

Germany

Investment Banking Intern

Cowen

Preparation of pitch presentations and investor presentations
Assistance in financial analysis, DCF calculations and performance-related multipliers (trading & transactions)
Identifying strategic interest groups and financial investors to arrive at long and shortlists
Assistance in the preparation of a leveraged buyout (LBO) model

Mar 2019 - May 2019

3 months

Germany

Corporate Finance Intern – Bachelor Thesis with Grade 1.3

Ebner Stolz

Modelling of Monte-Carlo simulations regarding company valuations
Conduction of a financial due diligence and assistance in various financial modelling projects within Excel
Preparation and analysis of all financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS as well as working capital and net debt positions within the framework of financial due diligence projects

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance.

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance and Investments and M&A.

Finance

Investments and M&A

Skills

Awards: German Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium), Erasmus+ Scholarship, Cfa Scholarship, E-fellow.net-scholarship
It Skills: Ms-office (Advanced), Capital Iq (Advanced), Mergermarket (Advanced), Pitchbook (Advanced)
Interests: Travelling And Fitness

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Chinese

Elementary

Education

Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

HEC Liège

MSc Banking & Asset Management · Banking & Asset Management · Liège, Belgium

Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

Beijing Foreign Studies University, International Business School

International Business, Exchange semester · Beijing, China

Oct 2016 - Aug 2019

FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences

BSc Economics and Business Administration · Economics and Business Administration · Aachen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Bloomberg Market Concepts

Stock Exchange License (BVH)

Financial Analyst, Capital Markets, Investment Banking (M&A)

Introduction to Digital Currencies

TOEFL C1

Youth Leadership Card (Juleica)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Banking and Finance 3.5 y

Avg length 9 m

Longest experience 3 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Private Equity Analyst, Private Equity/Venture Capital Intern, Private Equity Intern

Main industries Banking and Finance

Main business areas Finance, Investments and M&A

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Ricardo based?

Ricardo is based in Aachen, Germany.

What languages does Ricardo speak?

Ricardo speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ricardo have?

Ricardo has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Ricardo has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Ricardo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ricardo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ricardo would be well-suited for roles such as: Private Equity Analyst, Private Equity/Venture Capital Intern, Private Equity Intern.

What is Ricardo's latest experience?

Ricardo's most recent position is Private Equity Analyst at MSR Family Office.

What companies has Ricardo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ricardo has worked for MSR Family Office, Flossbach von Storch, and Avedon Capital Partners.

Which industries is Ricardo most experienced in?

Ricardo is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Ricardo most experienced in?

Ricardo is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Investments and M&A, and Research and Development. Ricardo also has some experience in Accounting and Audit.

What is Ricardo's education?

Ricardo holds a Master in Banking & Asset Management from HEC Liège, a Bachelor in International Business, Exchange semester from Beijing Foreign Studies University, International Business School and a Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration from FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences.

Does Ricardo have any certificates?

Ricardo has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Bloomberg Market Concepts, Stock Exchange License (BVH), Financial Analyst, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking (M&A).

What is the availability of Ricardo?

Ricardo is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ricardo?

Ricardo's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.