
Working Student - Compliance
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Job description
GAF AG published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Munich, Germany.
Description provided by GAF AG
GAF AG (GAF), an e-GEOS S.p.A. (Telespazio S.p.A./ASI) company, is a globally active provider of cross-platform geoinformation solutions and innovative Earth Observation applications. In addition to receiving and procuring satellite-based earth observation data, GAF holds a leading position in the areas of data processing and geo-consulting due to its 40 years of expertise. With an international and interdisciplinary team of experts, GAF sets standards for geospatial consulting, cloud- and AI-based data analysis, and satellite-based monitoring of the environment and natural resources in Europe and around the globe.
To strengthen our teams at our headquarters in Munich we are now looking for a motivated
Working Student - Compliance
The compliance team monitors legal requirements, internal policies as well as compliance risks, and ensure their implementation within the company. We are responsible for due diligence and know-your-customer processes, trade compliance matters, and internal and group-wide reporting. In addition, our team serves as a central point of contact for employees, management, and external partners regarding all compliance issues.
Your tasks:
- Active support in establishing and further developing an appropriate compliance management system
- Analyze, prepare, and interpret legal requirements, corporate policies, and directives
- Support the implementation of new compliance requirements and internal policies into existing processes
- Collaborate on the adaptation of group-wide regulations to national and operational requirements
Your profile:
- A student enrolled in a program in law, business law, business administration, economics, international business, auditing, public accounting, or a comparable field of study
- Interest in compliance, governance, regulation, and company-wide policies
- Pleasure in reading, structuring, and presenting complex requirements (e.g., directives, guidelines, laws) in a clear and understandable way
- An analytical and structured approach to work, as well as a good understanding of processes
- Excellent German language skills (C1–C2 according to the CEFR) and good English language skills (B2–C1 according to the CEFR
Desirable skills:
- Knowledge of Italian language is an advantage
- Basic knowledge of compliance structures, such as compliance management systems, internal controls, and policy or process documentation
- Ideally, first experience with governance, risk, or control systems
- Ability to quickly familiarize oneself with new regulations and organizational structures
What we offer:
- Varied and responsible work in an international and interdisciplinary environment at one of Europe‘s leading geoinformation companies
- Comprehensive support in familiarising yourself with your professional role
- A respectful, friendly and modern project working environment in a multi-national team of committed colleagues and a leadership style based on trust
- An attractive location with perfect public transport connections and great options for outdoor and recreational activities in the direct vicinity
- A range of additional benefits, e.g., public transport contribution (job ticket), company pension scheme (optional), travel health insurance (worldwide), occupational health management and more
Further information:
Starting at the earliest possible date
15-20 hours per week and during the break between semesters preferably full-time (40 hours)
Duration: up to 12 months
Please note: Only applicants with a valid student permit for Germany can be considered
Working student essentials
What this Legal working student role in Munich means for you — the weekly-hours rules, social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
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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