Student Assistant (Early Careers)

Are you a third year Bachelor's or first year Master's student looking for an opportunity to gain experience in an international organisation, working with highly talented and engaged colleagues?

Would you like to have some hands-on experiences coupled with the opportunity to use your analytical and reporting skills?

We are looking for a top performing student to be part of the Maersk Ocean Financial, Planning & Analysis team.

We Offer

A unique opportunity to combine your studies with hands on business experience from the global hipping/logistics industry.

• A strong platform for your future career within Maersk
• A dynamic and fast-paced environment, with respect for the individual
• Focus on personal development
• A truly global organisation, with impact and involvement across the world

Working hours will typically be around 20 hours per week and the role is based in Copenhagen.

The position will offer sufficient flexibility for you to concentrate on lectures and exams but will also require flexibility during peak periods.

Key Responsibilities

As a student assistant in this team, you will experience a unique combination of exposure to the Maersk Ocean business as well as to industry financials and drivers.

The role implies a variety of tasks all of which centered on performance management and reporting for decision making to senior stakeholders.

Key tasks:

• Analysis and deep dives into our financials and business in general
• Developing and automating the tools and financial models  
• Supporting the team in the monthly and quarterly forecast processes
• Communicating insights and engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Developing presentations material on financial and business performance
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis as required by internal stakeholder network
• Undertaking project-based analyses to strengthen internal processes and identify profitability opportunities

Who we are looking for

We will be looking for a true top performer with a proven track record:

• Passion for numbers and analytical tasks
• Strong independent drive to achieve success in your work
• Ability to work across an organization and engage with senior management
• Strong personal impact with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create seamless solutions to challenges at hand
• Studying or about to start on a Master within business, finance, economics or similar

Danish language is not required. English is our working language also in the office so a high level of fluency in spoken and written English is required.

To be considered for this position, it is a requirement that you are a student at a Danish university.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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