Finance

Working Student Financial Systems

Job ID: 106573

During your internship as working student, you will be supporting the financial systems team and liaise with local IT.

  • Dusseldorf
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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will work as part of a small and well-established team to support an ongoing effort to redesign, restructure and document key elements of our financial systems, most notably the record-keeping aspect.
This includes administering and feeding the local document management system, creating and monitoring completeness checks, flagging issues, fixing minor ones and collaborating on solving larger issues.
You will be performing similar tasks on other, smaller local systems, always keeping an eye out for possible improvements and automation potential regarding the processes in which you are involved.
You will also be supporting the larger finance team with month-end closing tasks, gathering information and assembling statutorily required reports, and support other sub-teams within the finance department with your skills. 
Your work will help us to maintain our service level towards senior leadership and other internal clients as well as maintain our statutory obligations as a company.
You will be based in the Düsseldorf office, the administrative hub of the firm’s German branch, for the 2 year fixed term of this contract.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
  • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
  • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
  • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Currently enrolled in a university program in business, business-related IT, or information science, graduation 2027/2028
  • Prior work experience would be a bonus but is not required.
  • Very good Excel skills and basic database knowledge.
  • Diligent and structured worker with an affinity for data and numbers. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work in-person in Dusseldorf (team schedules may vary) - 2 year contract.
  • Ability to operate office equipment and handle transportation of materials or objects, when required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English; German-language skills a bonus.
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Industries
  • Financial Services
Capabilities
  • Strategy & Corporate Finance
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Job Skill Group - CSSA Short Term
Job Skill Code - FI - Finance Intern
Function - Strategy & Corporate Finance
Industry - Financial Services
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Nov 14 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Dusseldorf
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Germany
LinkedIn Job Title - Working Student Financial Systems
LinkedIn Function - Finance
LinkedIn Industry - Financial Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Internship