
Deadline:
As soon as possible
Companies
Location(s)
Germany
Overview
As an Intern – Risk Controlling & Governance (f/m/d) you will support a core function of Clearstream’s Risk Management, contributing to the monitoring and safeguarding of the overall risk profile of Clearstream as part of Deutsche Börse Group. You will work closely with teams across Non-Financial Risk, Risk Framework & Governance, ICS, Risk Culture, and project governance streams. The main purpose of the Risk Management area is to monitor the overall risk profile so that developments that could jeopardize the interests of the company can be identified and suitable countermeasures can be deployed. You will be actively taking part in our process, while we are offering you diverse, interesting and above all challenging tasks.
Details
Your responsibilities:
- You will generate analyses and decision-making documents on current risk management topics, including deep‑dive assessments and thematic research on structural risk drivers
- You will contribute to AI‑driven efficiency initiatives across the section, including building prompt libraries, researching relevant AI use cases and supporting small proof‑of‑concepts to enhance reporting, analysis speed, and process robustness
- You will contribute to methodological or data‑driven mini‑projects, e.g., small statistical case studies on emerging risk drivers, trend analysis across risk event data, or testing improvements in reporting templates and risk indicators
- You will support in section‑wide research activities, including targeted deep‑dives on regulatory developments (e.g., CSDR, EMIR, DORA) and preparation of short briefing papers for senior management to feed into governance discussions
- You will contribute to ongoing project work across the section, including structured research, documentation and PMO style support
- You will support the risk identification and assessment together with cross‑functional business units, including the preparation of case studies and statistical analysis where relevant
- You will assist with daily and recurring risk management operations, including administrative and organizational tasks that support efficient section wide processes
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Your profile:
- You are enrolled during the entire period of activity at a state-recognized university as a regular student and have completed at least 2 semesters (study focus in the field of economics, business studies, mathematics, physics, computer science, or other relevant fields)
- Ideally, you have already gained first practical experience in the context of an internship in the financial sector
- You have a strong interest in governance, regulatory frameworks and risk management methodologies, and are eager to understand how risk appetite, internal controls, and enterprise‑wide risk frameworks are applied in practice
- You are curious about emerging technologies and data‑driven work, ideally with first exposure to analytics tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, or similar) or a strong interest in learning how data and AI can support risk processes
- Thanks to your communicative nature, you quickly find your way into the team. Besides working in teams, you have the ability to work independently, and your analytical skills and your motivation help you to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics
- You have advanced knowledge in MS Office (in particular MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point)
- You are fluent in written and spoken English
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Why Deutsche Börse Group?
We are committed to providing a work environment which makes our employees both feel at ease and reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.
- Careers with a future
Whether you are an apprentice, a trainee, a young or experienced professional – with us your career is off to a good start that holds many different paths to develop and reach the next level. Your professional future is in your hands – as a manager, expert or project manager. You can count on our support as well as further education and training measures. - Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace diversity. As the cornerstone of our success, your contribution counts – irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual preference and identity. - Exciting, cutting-edge projects
“Boredom” is a concept unknown to us. With us you are part of a company that is shaping the future and where you can make a difference and actively participate – by supporting companies and start-ups going public, developing trading technologies or designing the cloud infrastructure for a highly regulated environment. - Guiding principles
We at Deutsche Börse create trust in the markets of today and tomorrow. Our collaborative efforts are defined by integrity, responsibility and transparency as well as by mutual respect and appreciation, both within our organisation and externally. - International environment
Our market infrastructures are connected globally: whether in Singapore, London, Chicago, Luxembourg or Dubai – working with us means collaborating with colleagues and teams across 40 locations from more than 100 nations - Security and growth
Our company is experiencing healthy growth, not least due to our diversified business model. As a globally active exchange organiser, we provide market participants with consistently safe infrastructures that stimulate growth along the entire value chain. For you this means: a secure and promising workplace! - Team spirit
Our employees work in great teams and therefore enjoy working with us. This is reflected in our annual employee surveys. No matter how great the challenges posed by the markets might be – we support each other, work together closely to successfully complete projects and face change with a positive, collaborative approach. - Work-life balance
We offer a work environment, in which professional and private life can interact individually. Flexible working time models, allowance for childcare, working remotely, studying alongside your job or part-time models – we give you the opportunity to adapt your job to your life situation.
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