Internship ESG Office, Wealth and Asset Management

Description & Requirements

For our ESG Office team in Frankfurt, we are looking to hire from February for a minimum of 4 months an
Intern ESG Office, full time – Frankfurt

Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future while making impactful financial decisions? Then join our ESG Office within Wealth and Asset Management and be at the forefront of transformative change.

Your role in the team

We offer our clients investments that are not only financially sound but also meet social and environmental criteria. As part of the ESG Office team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) guidelines and strategy. You will help position ESG investments, enhance our ESG product offerings, and integrate ESG principles into our investment processes – all in close collaboration with your ESG Office colleagues and other teams, including portfolio management, sales, and the Chief Operating Office. Align your personal values with professional goals in a diverse, inclusive environment committed to responsible investing.

What will you do?

• Help shape our ESG strategy and investment approach within Wealth and Asset Management, and actively contribute to the creation and development of sustainable investment products.
• Identify and incorporate new ESG data sources to enhance analyses and drive informed investment decisions.
• Work closely with portfolio management to assess material ESG factors of individual securities, including equities and bonds, and to conduct in-depth ESG and impact analyses.
• Prepare relevant reports and presentations on relevant topics, projects, and initiatives to ensure clear and effective communication for stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for your own projects, support the team in their day-to-day work and with ad-hoc tasks.

Who are we looking for?

• Pursuing a degree in finance, economics, business, sustainability or another relevant field related to sustainable investment.
• Passion for ESG, sustainability and responsible investing; practical experience in ESG, SRI and other sustainability-related topics advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German knowledge desirable.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

What we offer you:

• A varied and exciting range of tasks in a modern and dynamic environment as well as an appreciative working atmosphere.
• Hands-on experience in ESG and sustainable finance.
• A structured and smooth onboarding.
• Various allowances (e.g. Germany ticket and Pluxee Checks).
• Additional benefits such as company sports programmes and access to an external benefits portal with exclusive offers.

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep-rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way. We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential. We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals. We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!

Apply online now and become part of the team - we look forward to receiving your application!

For organisational reasons, we only accept applications that reach us via our online application management system on the website.

*For reasons of better readability, the simultaneous use of multi-gender language forms is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, social background, disability, religion, age or sexual orientation. If you have any questions, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@berenberg.de