
Business Analyst - Thesis Internship (m/w/d)
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Job description
Picnic Technologies 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 Düsseldorf, Germany.
Description provided by Picnic Technologies
As a Business Analyst Intern at Picnic, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex challenges with fresh, groundbreaking solutions. This role is all about driving impact—you’ll analyze data, help identify opportunities, and support strategies that push boundaries and redefine the grocery shopping experience. You’ll join a dynamic and collaborative team in a fast-paced, innovative environment. During this internship, you’ll have the chance to work closely with experienced analysts, gaining mentorship and developing the skills needed to be well-prepared for a potential Business Analyst full-time role with us.
Tricks of the trade
- Solving real-life puzzles: Tackle critical business questions that shape Picnic’s business model every day. Curious about the questions?
- Enabling: Achieve operational excellence by approaching challenges with a data-driven and analytical mindset
- Building: Create and optimize models for real-time improvements
- Communicating: Work effectively with different teams to deliver impactful and sustainable solutions
- Owning your projects: Take initiative by challenging the status quo and rethinking how things are done. Just because it’s been done that way doesn’t mean it’s the best way. Try us!
- Enrolled in a Master’s program in a quantitative field
- Passion for data analytics and business consulting
- Your communication skills allow you to convert abstract plans into digestible information for your team
- You are fluent in both verbal and written English, German is a plus.
- You have an EU citizenship available
- Availability: At least 6+ months for a regular internship or a thesis internship.
Picnic Perks
🚀Every expert was once a beginner!
You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.
🌍Make a difference
You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!
🤝Teamwork makes the dream work
With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!
🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks
Enjoy a fresh daily lunch at the office, plus a selection of snacks and coffee to keep you energized.
💪Stay healthy
Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials.
There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!
💰Attractive package
We offer a competitive salary for a full-time internship, plus 15 vacation days based on a 6-month internship, so you can recharge
Working student essentials
What this Operations working student role in Düsseldorf 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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