Intern - Model Validation (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work
As an intern (f/m/d) you will support the team in the Clearstream Model Validation department in ensuring the robustness, accuracy, and compliance of the risk models.

Your responsibilities:

• You will assist in validating risk models used for operational risk, credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk management
• You will perform statistical analyses and backtesting to assess model performance and review model assumptions, methodologies, and limitations
• You will develop and run stress-testing frameworks to evaluate model robustness under extreme scenarios
• Furthermore, you will research innovative approaches to enhance model accuracy and validation processes
• You are also supporting in document findings and prepare validation reports in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., CSDR, MaRisk)
• Besides that, you will work on automation of the validation scripts
  

Your profile:

• You are currently pursuing a Master’s/PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative disciplines
• You have strong programming skills in Python, R, or a similar language
• You are familiarity with statistical analysis, probability theory, predictive modeling, data science techniques, time series analysis, clustering, etc.
• You have a basic understanding of financial products (e.g., fixed income) and risk management concepts
• Morover, you have excellent problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail
• You have a strong ability to interpret and critically analyze data and also effective communication and writing skills
• Additionally, you have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Furthermore, you are proficient in written and spoken English, German is a plus

Start date: 01/12/2026

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.