Internship Counterparty Risk Management (m/f/d)

At Corporate Finance, we do not only focus on numbers, but on solutions. Our approach is strategic and innovative; we put things into action. In doing so, the needs of our business partners are priority, and we have a finger on the pulse when it comes to sustainability and digitalization. Topics such as evaluation of mergers & acquisitions and major investments, financing, the preparation of published statements, the management of financial risks and advising the board of directors on economic decisions are all part of our daily job. In collaboration with our globally connected communities, we continuously develop and enhance our processes.

Our Counterparty Risk Management and Governance unit is part of the Corporate Finance department and is responsible for counterparty risks with clients and financial institutions. Become part of our team starting December 2023 for 3 to 6 months.

• You will support us in projects related to customer credit risk, trade finance and bank risk management.
• You will conduct ad-hoc research and analyses which are triggered by macroeconomic developments (e.g. mergers of banks, insolvencies, international conflicts, etc.)
• You will be involved in the assessment of short-term country risks and you will get to know different hedging instruments.
• You will be involved in the preparation of analyses of individual key accounts.
• You will get to know the global customer credit risk community and you will gain understanding of the set-up in a multinational corporation.
• You will be part of our digital roadmap and you can actively shape future developments.

• ongoing studies in fields such as economics, industrial engineering, computer science or mathematics
• convincing academic performance and high interest in financial topics
• basic knowledge of balance sheet, cash flow statement and profit and loss statement
• optional: knowledge of PowerBI, Tableau, SAP and databases
• experienced handling of MS Office standard applications
• very good analytical skills and an always accurate and independent way of working
• communicative and open personality
• German language skills are a plus

You will be part of the BASF team from day one. With us, you will enter challenging fields of work and take on exciting tasks and, if possible, sub-projects in an interdisciplinary work environment. In addition, BASF sites offer various opportunities such as guided tours or workshops to get to know BASF better. In this way, you will gain a wide range of insights and experience at the world's largest chemical company.
Established employee networks within the Group such as LGBT & Friends, Women in BASF, Men's Network, which invite professional as well as personal exchange.

Information on internships: www.basf.com/praktikum

Do you have questions about the application process or the job?
Cosma Coelho, Tel.: +4930200559817

Ludwigshafen is the world's largest integrated chemical complex and home to BASF Group headquarters. Located in the heart of Europe's Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, you will find this to be an attractive place for both work and leisure time. Learn more about BASF SE at http://on.basf.com/Headquarters