Working Student - IS Risk Management (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work:

As a working student (f/m/d) you will support the team in the Group Security (CIO / COO) - IS Risk Management department.

Your responsibilities:

• You will assist specialists in evaluating technical security and cyber risks across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, IT infrastructure, and emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI and Machine Learning) solutions
• You will support the logging and preliminary technical review of security exception requests, evaluating deviations from IT security baselines and assessing proposed compensating controls
• You will take joint responsibility for maintaining the team's central risk and exception register, tracking remediation milestones, and following up on open mitigation actions with technical asset owners
• You will build, update, and maintain Key Risk Indicator (KRI) risk metric dashboards and management presentations using data analytics and visualisation tools such as Microsoft Power BI and advanced Excel
• You will create and maintain small automation scripts (e.g. using Python or workflow tools) to streamline manual data collection, ticketing workflows, and routine reporting processes
• You will support governance initiatives by researching cybersecurity industry standards, mapping technical controls to financial sector regulatory requirements, and documenting standard operating procedures

Your profile:

• You are enrolled during the entire period of activity at a state-recognised university as a regular student and have completed at least two semesters (study focus in computer science, business informatics, information security, data science, mathematics, economics, or a related discipline)
• You possess a solid foundational understanding of information security principles and basic Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning concepts, alongside strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• You are fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an advantage
• Thanks to your structured and independent working style, strong analytical thinking, and excellent teamwork and communication skills, you easily grasp complex technical topics and integrate seamlessly into our team
• Ideally, you have already gained first practical experience through internships or student projects in the context of information security, IT risk management, software engineering, or data analytics
• Hands-on experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI), scripting languages for automation (e.g. Python), or collaboration platforms (such as Jira and Confluence) is considered a distinct advantage

Start date: 01/01/2027

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.