Job Description

WELCOME TO BASF

At Corporate Finance, we do not just focus on figures, but solutions. Our approach is strategic and innovative, we get things done. Doing so, the needs of our business partners are priority and we have the 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 networked communities, we continuously develop and enhance our processes.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are looking for your support in our Strategic Portfolio Management & International Plans team starting in June 2026 for a minimum duration of six months.

• You will support the team in conducting in-depth capital market analyses and contribute to the evaluation of relevant market and financial data.
• In addition, you will systematically review and prepare relevant academic literature on investment-related topics, thereby contributing to a well-founded decision-making basis within the investment process.
• You will be actively involved in both operational and strategic investment processes and gain insights into various stages of portfolio and investment management.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Business Administration or Economics, with a specialization in Finance
• knowledge of project management and academic research methods
• initial professional experience in asset management or a comparable environment is an advantage
• comprehensive expertise in capital markets, capital market instruments, financial mathematics, and macroeconomics
• confident use of MS Office (in particular Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); programming skills (e.g. Python) are an advantage; strong affinity for AI
• very good written and spoken German and English skills
• applicants who are nationals of countries outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland are kindly requested to submit their residence/work permit, including the corresponding supplementary sheet, as well as the completed questionnaire

WHAT WE OFFER

• Practical phase - actively apply theory in challenging and varied tasks/projects

• Teambuddy - contact person for all questions and regular feedback

• Networks - get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking and fields of work

• Internship compensation - a recognition of the commitment, more information you will find here

• Flexible working hours - depending on the location and area of work

HOW TO REACH US

• Laura Deland (Talent Acquisition), laura.deland@basf.com, Tel: +49 30 2005-58168 will be happy to answer your questions for this position.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE here

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Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.