Working Student in Corporate Audit & Risk Management (m/f/d)

Working Student in Corporate Audit & Risk Management (m/f/d)

Become part of a dedicated and effective Corporate Audit & Risk Management team that reports directly to the Executive Board of Axel Springer SE. As a risk-oriented auditing and consulting service provider, Corporate Audit assesses the effectiveness of group-wide compliance and monitoring processes. Our Risk Management function also manages the group-wide risk management process and is the central contact for Axel Springer's risk management system. Furthermore, we jointly advise on the further development of the Internal Control System and the introduction of group-wide minimum standards.

What you will move with us:

• Participate in group-wide risk management
• Support the preparation and execution of risk-oriented domestic and international audits, as well as IT audits
• Assist in daily operations, e.g., preparing presentations, scheduling appointments, and reporting in German and English
• Retrieve, compile, and analyze relevant data from ERP systems (e.g., SAP) or other data sources
• Actively work with AI modules and applications for analyzing and solving technical questions
• Process selected questions for the conceptual development of audit and risk management methods and instruments

What you bring with you:

• You are an enrolled student in economics, industrial engineering, business informatics, or a comparable field of study
• First practical experience, e.g., through internships, as well as knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and data analysis are an advantage
• You bring commitment, team spirit, and strong communication skills
• Your working style is analytical, goal-oriented, and characterized by integrity, self-initiative, and a sense of responsibility
• You are interested in modern technologies and data-driven decision processes and ideally have very good knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, and handling AI tools (e.g., GPT)
• Proficient in MS Office / Office 365; initial knowledge of SQL and Tableau is desirable
• You speak fluent German (C1) and have good English skills (B1)

What we offer:

• An exciting job in the heart of Berlin with an attractive work environment and flexible working hours
• Look forward to an open-minded work environment with various communities and interest groups where you can actively contribute
• Get to know different areas of the group by participating in various projects
• Unique campus in the middle of Berlin with modern office spaces and Berlin's coolest rooftop terrace, delicious food in our employee restaurants (with Free Lunch Option)
• Maximum weekly working hours of 20 hours
• Duration: up to 12 months (extension is sought)
• Start: from October 1, 2025

Axel Springer SE is a transatlantic family-owned media company with locations in Berlin and New York. Our goal is to shape the future of journalism in the free world – because we are convinced that a free and informed society is the prerequisite for a functioning democracy.

With more than 10,000 employees, Axel Springer is active in over 25 countries. Our media brands such as BILD, BUSINESS INSIDER, MORNING BREW, POLITICO, and WELT are at the center. Our portfolio is supplemented by the marketing companies Awin, Bonial, and Idealo, as well as the digital market research institute Emarketer.

In Poland, we operate a joint venture with the media company Ringier, which includes media brands such as FAKT, FORBES, NEWSWEEK, ONET, and other high-reach offerings.

Questions and answers about the application process

The most frequent questions and answers can be found in our FAQs: career.axelspringer.com/de/faq

To facilitate readability, we limit ourselves to male designations in the text. Nevertheless, diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

Information on the severely disabled representation at Axel Springer can be found here: career.axelspringer.com/de/ksbv

Contact person for this position (Reference number REF2488W) is: Dana Neumann #LI-DN1

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