Risk Analytics Intern
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Job description
GradBay posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Berlin: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits.
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Description provided by GradBay
Risk Analytics Intern – Winter 2026/27
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Start date: Early December 2026
- Duration: 3–4 months
- Industry: Asset Management
Build practical experience in financial risk management with a leading global asset management firm.
We’re looking for a Risk Analytics Intern to join an experienced team in Berlin, supporting work across market, liquidity, counterparty, financial and enterprise risk. You’ll apply your analytical and technical skills to real projects, gaining exposure to risk modelling, data analysis and investment portfolio monitoring.
Key eligibility criteria
- University enrolment: You must be enrolled at university on a Master’s programme for the entire duration of the internship.
- Subject: You must be studying economics, quantitative finance, mathematics or a closely related discipline.
- Availability: You must be available to start in early December 2026 and commit to the full 3–4 months.
- English: Advanced written and spoken English is required.
- German: German language skills are beneficial but not required.
What you’ll be doing
- Support the analysis of market, liquidity, counterparty and financial risks, including assessing material risks and relevant controls.
- Monitor risk exposures and key metrics, contributing to the development of risk measurement methodologies.
- Assist with risk model development, documentation and data analysis.
- Support risk decision-making, approval processes and counterparty risk assessments.
- Prepare accurate, timely risk reports and presentations covering investment portfolios.
- Contribute to local and global projects within the Risk Management team.
Skills you’ll bring
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.
- Experience using tools such as Python or SQL.
- Understanding of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income and derivatives.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
What you’ll gain
Through practical projects, mentoring, speaker sessions and networking events, you’ll develop your skills and explore a career in financial services and asset management. Experienced managers and colleagues will support your learning throughout the internship.
Subject to performance, successful interns may be offered a place on the firm’s graduate programme the following year.
Application process
- Online application.
- Final interview conducted in English.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Adjustments are available to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Interested? Apply with your CV, confirming your Master’s subject, university enrolment dates and availability from early December 2026.
Working student essentials
What this Finance internship in Berlin 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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