Jan Kuhnhardt
About Jan Kuhnhardt
Jan Kuhnhardt is an Acquisitions Manager at PRA Group, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in finance and business administration, with previous roles at PwC, WL BANK AG, and comdirect bank AG, as well as experience in managing distressed asset purchasing.
Work at PRA Group
Jan Kuhnhardt has been employed at PRA Group since 2019, currently holding the position of Acquisitions Manager. In this role, he leads client communications and negotiations for portfolio acquisitions. He plays a crucial role in investment approvals and due diligence for portfolio purchases, particularly in the Nordic region. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Business Analyst for European Acquisitions at PRA Group from 2016 to 2019, where he was responsible for overseeing portfolio pricing and operational expense calculations as part of the acquisitions process.
Education and Expertise
Jan Kuhnhardt has a strong educational background in business and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, studying from 2010 to 2014. He also studied at Tunghai University in Taiwan, achieving a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration from 2012 to 2013. Furthermore, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Finance and Management from Heriot-Watt University from 2014 to 2015. His academic qualifications support his expertise in acquisitions and financial management.
Background
Jan Kuhnhardt has a diverse professional background in finance and acquisitions. He began his career as an Intern in Sales & Marketing at Ärzte Zeitung in 2008. He then worked as a Credit Specialist at WL BANK AG from 2010 to 2012 and again from 2013 to 2014. His experience also includes an internship in In-House Consulting at comdirect bank AG in 2014. Kuhnhardt's career has provided him with extensive experience in managing distressed asset purchasing and management for over five years.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jan Kuhnhardt has demonstrated functional leadership in the internal processes of sourcing to completion of portfolio purchases. He has been responsible for budget forecasts and board presentations for senior management in both Europe and the U.S. His role at PRA Group has involved managing communications and negotiations, showcasing his ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, collaborating with over 20 nationalities in the Oslo office.