Intern - Group M&A and DB1 Ventures (f/m/d)
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Job description
Deutsche Börse Group 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. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by Deutsche Börse Group
Your area of work
As part of the CEO division, you will support up to two teams that act as a competence center for Deutsche Börse Group's central decision-making bodies and work closely with each other:
- Group M&A is responsible for the identification and implementation of M&A projects
- DB1 Ventures is responsible for venture investments in start-ups (new investments and portfolio management)
Your responsibilities:
Depending on your area of work, your responsibilities could include the following tasks:
- You will prepare decision documents for the Executive Board of Deutsche Börse Group
- You will analyse competitor activities and key market trends
- You support the financial modelling and valuation of potential deal opportunities using value and multiple-based valuation methods
- You will participate in ongoing transactions, analyse and evaluate potential investment targets and assist in the preparation of investment proposals/presentations for DBAG's management and support the team in performing specific tasks as part of the due diligence process
- You will also research and evaluate selected markets in detail and assess them for attractive investment opportunities
- You will support portfolio management and evaluate and maintain the venture pipeline and deal flow database as well as all operational documentation
- You are enrolled at a state-recognized university for the entire duration of the internship and have completed at least four semesters. There is also the possibility of an orientation internship, whereby you are currently in a gap year after completing your Bachelor's or Master's degree in the above-mentioned fields of study - no certificate of enrolment is required for this
- You have very good grades (high school/university), are motivated and are curious about the topics of the three departments
- Ideally, you have already gained some practical experience in corporate finance / M&A or in the venture/start-up sector
- You have an interest in and basic knowledge of financial analysis and company valuation
- Thanks to your communicative nature, you can quickly integrate yourself into the team. Your independent way of working and very good analytical skills help you to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics
- You have very good knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- In addition, you are fluent in written and spoken English and German (at least B2)
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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