Intern - Group Risk Models (f/m/d)

Deutsche Börse Group · Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

On site
Full-time
€40,000 / year
Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

Job highlights

Support risk model enhancement and back testing.
Design and implement new risk models.
Utilize Python in a sandbox environment.
Assist with data analysis and research.
Gain experience in financial risk management.

About the role

Intern Group Risk Models

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work

Group Risk Models is responsible for the development and maintenance of Deutsche Börse Group risk models used to determine its internal capital requirements. In scope of the modelling are all material risks (operational, credit and market risk) of Deutsche Börse Group under the economic perspective.

Your responsibilities:

You will support the team in challenging, maintaining, and enhancing the risk methodology for existing models, which includes rigorous back tests to continuously evaluate a model’s performance.
You will support the design and implementation of new models due to the continuous product and service extensions of Deutsche Börse Group portfolio, also using a sandbox environment using Python as language of choice.
Furthermore, you will assist the team in further tasks like data analysis or research.

Your profile:

You will be enrolled during the entire period of the role at a state-recognised university and are a regular student who has completed at least 2 semesters (your focus of study should be in the field of informatics, computer science, economics, business studies or other relevant fields). Furthermore, we offer the possibility of an orientation internship, whereby you are currently in a gap-year after your bachelor's or master's degree in the above-mentioned fields of study - in this case, an enrolment is not required.
Ideally, you already have experiences in a financial markets environment and/or model development/risk management.
You like to work cooperatively in teams, but you can also quickly take on your own responsibility and work independently.
In addition, you have a good knowledge on MS Office Applications, especially Excel and VBA. Experience with data analysis and related tools such as Python and Power BI are an advantage.
Furthermore, you are fluent in written and spoken English.

Start date: 01/07/2026

Key skills/competency

Risk Models
Data Analysis
Python
Risk Management
Financial Markets
Model Development
Excel
VBA
Back Testing
Internship

Skills & topics

Intern
Group Risk Models
Risk Management
Model Development
Data Analysis
Python
Financial Markets
Deutsche Börse Group
Internship
Risk Methodology

How to get hired

Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework in informatics, computer science, economics, or business studies. Emphasize any experience in financial markets, model development, or risk management.
Showcase technical skills: Detail your proficiency with MS Office, Excel, VBA, Python, and data analysis tools. Mention any prior exposure to risk models or financial environments.
Demonstrate soft skills: Provide examples of your ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings. Highlight your eagerness to take on responsibility.
Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your understanding of risk methodologies, data analysis techniques, and your experience with Python.
Highlight language skills: Confirm your fluency in written and spoken English, as this is a requirement for the role.

Technical preparation

Practice Python for data analysis and modeling.,Review Excel, VBA, and MS Office functionalities.,Study risk management and financial market concepts.,Prepare to discuss model development processes.

Behavioral questions

Describe a time you worked independently on a project.,How do you handle challenging analytical tasks?,Give an example of successful teamwork.,How do you take initiative in learning new skills?

Frequently asked questions

What specific academic background is required for the Intern Group Risk Models role at Deutsche Börse Group?: To be considered for the Intern Group Risk Models position at Deutsche Börse Group, you must be enrolled as a regular student at a state-recognized university and have completed at least two semesters. Your field of study should be in informatics, computer science, economics, business studies, or a related area. An orientation internship is also possible for gap-year students post-bachelor's or master's in these fields, where enrollment is not strictly required.
What kind of experience is preferred for the Intern Group Risk Models position?: Ideally, candidates for the Intern Group Risk Models role at Deutsche Börse Group will have prior experience in a financial markets environment or in model development and risk management. This practical exposure is highly valued.
What software and tools will I be working with as an Intern Group Risk Models?: As an Intern Group Risk Models at Deutsche Börse Group, you will work with MS Office applications, particularly Excel and VBA. Experience with data analysis tools such as Python and Power BI is also considered an advantage for this role.
What are the key responsibilities of an Intern Group Risk Models at Deutsche Börse Group?: The key responsibilities for an Intern Group Risk Models at Deutsche Börse Group include supporting the team in challenging, maintaining, and enhancing risk methodologies for existing models through rigorous back tests. You will also assist in the design and implementation of new models using Python in a sandbox environment, and help with data analysis and research tasks.
Is this a remote or on-site internship for the Group Risk Models role?: The job description does not explicitly state the work arrangement. However, given the nature of risk model development and team collaboration typically required, it is likely an on-site or possibly a hybrid arrangement at Deutsche Börse Group's offices.
What is the expected start date for the Intern Group Risk Models position?: The anticipated start date for the Intern Group Risk Models position at Deutsche Börse Group is July 1, 2026.
What is the primary focus of the Group Risk Models team at Deutsche Börse Group?: The Group Risk Models team at Deutsche Börse Group focuses on developing and maintaining the company's internal risk models. These models are crucial for determining internal capital requirements and cover material risks like operational, credit, and market risk from an economic perspective.