Internship Counterparty Risk Management (m/f/d) at BASF · Langelshe…

WELCOME TO BASF

At Corporate Finance@BASF, 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

Our unit, Counterparty Risk Management and Governance, is part of the Corporate Finance department and is responsible for managing counterparty risks with customers and financial institutions. Join our team from September 2026 for a period of 3 to 6 months.

• Support us in projects related to customer credit risk, trade finance, and bank risk management, and contribute your ideas.
• Conduct ad-hoc research and analysis based on current macroeconomic developments (e.g., bank mergers, bankruptcies, international conflicts, etc.).
• Assist us in evaluating short-term country risks and gain exposure to various hedging instruments.
• Get involved in the analysis of individual major customers.
• Gain an understanding of the interconnections within a multinational corporation and get introduced to the global customer credit risk community.
• Bring your experience and knowledge in our digitalization initiatives and actively drive development forward.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Ongoing studies in economics, business engineering, computer science, or mathematics (no gap year possible)
• Convincing academic performance and a strong interest in financial issues
• Basic knowledge of balance sheets, cash flow statements, and profit and loss statements
• Knowledge of PowerBI, Tableau, SAP, and databases desirable
• Excellent analytical skills and a consistently accurate and independent work approach
• Communicative, open-minded personality with convincing English language skills in both written and spoken form

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 here: http://on.basf.com/compensationBASFSE
• 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're also welcome to book an online appointment.
• 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 at http://on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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