Working Student Opportunities
On our working student opportunities, you can transform your university studies into practice. You will spend at least six months in one of our teams, understanding our business, identifying your career options, and making a genuine contribution to our work.
How it works
Available in Germany.
We have different working student opportunities available in Germany across a range of business divisions. Being a working student is an excellent introduction to the world of work and offers you the chance to gain practical experience in a major European bank.
As a full time university student (or part time student but then more than 50% of the weekly hours of a full-time degree programme) on a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree course, you will work up to 20 hours a week in one of our teams. You will effectively be a part-time member of your team, gaining valuable experience of our day-to-day activities. This gives you an excellent opportunity to voice your opinions, contribute to our work and build your understanding of our business.
Become part of our Future Talent Programme
Our working student placements are the perfect opportunity to prove your abilities and to develop your knowledge. If you make a positive impression as a working student, we will discuss with you how we can best support you in your future career. For example, if you would like to stay with your team, we will do our best to find a professional full-time role for you. Outstanding working students might also get the opportunity to get part of our FutureTalent Programme which is our exclusive talent retention programme.
What we look for
You must be a current full time university student (or part time student but then more than 50% of the weekly hours of a full-time degree programme). Ideally, you have already gained some work experience or can convey your genuine interest in the desired field of activity. For example, you may have previously worked in a similar role, or you may have a relevant personal interest, such as being a member of a board or investment club at university.
Just as important, you will be self-motivated, with the drive and determination to make your mark and actively contribute to our business. Please have a look at our current vacancies and find the working student position that matches your interest.
Meet our early careers talent
Erik P.Former Working Student (Information Security)
During my time as a working student at Berenberg, I gained valuable professional experience in a supportive and welcoming team. I appreciated the trust-based environment, which allowed me to grow and develop. The flexible working hours made it easy to balance my job with my studies, and I especially valued the option to work full-time during holidays, taking on more responsibility. I’m grateful for the experience and can wholeheartedly recommend a student position at Berenberg to anyone seeking both learning and flexibility.
Meet our early careers talent
Lea Marie W.Former Working Student (Human Resources)
During my time as a working student, I was able to learn and grow both professionally and personally. I was given a lot of responsibility early on and had the opportunity to manage my own projects, which really helped me develop. What I appreciated most was feeling like a full member of the team from day one. The supportive atmosphere and the high level of appreciation made my experience truly special.
Recruitment process
Online application
Apply online, including your CV.
CV review
Our recruitment team will review your CV and may invite you for a phone interview.
Interview
We will talk through your application to find out more about you and what attracted you to Berenberg.
Offer
If you are successful, we will offer you a place on the specific working student position and call you to talk you through the details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the application deadline?
Can I apply by email?
When will you be holding assessment centres?
How long is the minimum contract duration for a working student position?
What is the application deadline?
We offer different working student positions throughout the year, so each one will have its own application deadline. Please have a look at our current vacancies and find the working student position that matches your interest.
Can I apply by email?
Unfortunately, we can only accept applications through our online recruitment system.
When will you be holding assessment centres?
We do not run assessment centres for our working student roles, we focus on the interviews.
How long is the minimum contract duration for a working student position?
The contract duration for a working student position is a minimum of 6 months and generally a maximum of up to 2 years.
Apply now
Our working student roles offer you the opportunity to gain practical experience, working in a major bank. You will enjoy the chance to discover new skills, support live projects and be an active team member, in a culture that encourages you to speak up and make a genuine contribution. Apply now on our online recruitment system, including a copy of your CV.
Current Working Student opportunitiesContact the team
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or the programme itself, please contact us.
Contact the team