
Intern in Group Lending
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Job description
Commerzbank AG posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Frankfurt: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits.
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In our Structured Export & Trade Finance team, we develop financing solutions for internationally active companies. Our focus is on medium- and long-term export and import financing for capital goods as well as financing solutions in commodity trade, often backed by public or private export credit insurance. This internship is designed for advanced students, ideally in the final semester of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. You will gain insights into macroeconomic relations and learn how export-oriented economies market their technologies, machinery and services globally – and what role financing plays in enabling international trade.
- You will support the team along the value chain of an export finance transaction – from origination and structuring through to execution.
- You will learn the key steps of an international financing transaction and actively contribute to individual workstreams under guidance.
- You will assist with analyses, presentations, market and company research as well as the preparation of decision-making materials.
- You will participate in meetings with internal and external clients and gain insights into cooperation with corporates, banks, insurers and other partners.
- You will bring in your perspective and know-how to use new technologies and help the team further develop its working processes.
Your profile
- Advanced studies in economics or finance or a related field – ideally in the final semester of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Interest in international trade, financing and macroeconomic developments
- Confident use of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; openness to digital tools and new technologies
- Very good English and good German language skills, both written and spoken; additional foreign languages, such as French or Spanish, are an advantage
- Analytical mindset, quick comprehension and curiosity to understand complex international transactions
- Initial practical experience, ideally in the financial sector or in an international environment, is an advantage
The company
Commerzbank is the leading bank for the Mittelstand and with a comprehensive portfolio of financial services a strong partner for corporate client groups and private and small-business customers in Germany. We are a bank that is characterized by a fair and cooperative relationship with one another and with our customers.
We appreciate working in inspiring teams of people who bring a diverse background. We offer a creative environment and excellent career development opportunities. Work Life Balance is very important to us. And of course, we know that a good job also includes an attractive salary.
contact
Would you like to become a member of a strong and dedicated team? If so, please submit your application online. If you have any further enquiries about this role, please contact Kathrin Eich, Phone: +49 69 136 29651.
Working student essentials
What this Finance internship in Frankfurt means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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