
Job description
Gulf Associates 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. 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 Gulf Associates
What you will do
- Maintain and update project schedules to ensure all workstreams for the logistics expansion stay on track.
- Conduct targeted research on counterparties, including potential local partners and service providers.
- Draft internal reports and briefing notes that summarize the ground reality of the market for our partners.
- Organize and categorize data related to regulatory updates and commercial requirements in the territory.
- Attend internal partner meetings to record action items and follow up on pending tasks.
- Assist in the preparation of position papers that help the client make decisions on joint ventures and capital deployment.
- Monitor external news and market shifts that could impact the logistics firm project timeline.
- Ensure all project documentation is organized and easily accessible for the senior team in our remote workspace.
- A high level of organization and the ability to manage your own schedule in a remote setting.
- Clear, direct writing skills: you can explain complex issues simply and without unnecessary corporate jargon.
- Commercial curiosity: you are interested in how deals are structured and why companies choose to enter new markets.
- Logic and critical thinking: you look for evidence and facts rather than relying on generic assumptions.
- Attention to detail: you notice inconsistencies in reports and schedules before they become problems.
- The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professional judgment.
- Familiarity with basic project management tools and standard office software for documentation and research.
- A collaborative mindset: you are comfortable asking for clarification and providing updates to a senior team.
- A fully remote work arrangement, providing the flexibility to work from any location that suits your productivity.
- Direct exposure to senior partners who are deeply involved in negotiations and high level strategy.
- Practical experience supporting a major international expansion for a prominent logistics firm.
- A paid internship position with a monthly stipend that is competitive for this role and the current market.
Gulf Associates is not a traditional consultancy. We avoid theoretical reports and generic models in favor of commercial reality and actionable advice. We keep our engagement list small so that our partners can remain involved in the direct work of their clients. Our culture is grounded and straightforward: we value outcomes like signed agreements and successful launches over the volume of slides produced. As an intern, you will be expected to contribute to this focus on results. You will work in an environment where honesty and clarity are prioritized, helping us support clients as they navigate complex partnership decisions and investment risks. We value individuals who are ready to learn by observing how seasoned professionals handle real world commercial problems.
Working student essentials
What this Consulting 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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