Intern - Quantitative Developer (all genders)
The Hasso Plattner Foundation aims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies through science and education, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation. Hasso Plattner is one of the founders of SAP, an enterprise software company, and has been chairman of its supervisory board until 2024.
In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering, marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet), he established the foundation in 2015.
We are the Investment Office of the Hasso Plattner Foundation. We have the mandate to generate income, and preserve and grow the wealth of the Hasso Plattner Foundation – with the ultimate goal of funding existing and new philanthropic initiatives into perpetuity.
We aim to generate high, risk-adjusted returns and invest capital in global public equities, leveraged buyouts, venture and growth capital, hedge funds and real assets. We invest with trusted external partners and selectively via direct ownership of businesses, especially in enterprise software and digital health.
Our investment strategy focuses on long-term equity ownership and risk diversification. The investment office seeks out external partners with entrepreneurial spirit, an ingrained moral compass, and a drive to make a positive impact. We invest to create value for both shareholders and society. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations guide our investment decisions deeply.
The Hasso Plattner Foundation’s main office is in Potsdam, Germany.
The Position:
Join us as an Intern - Quantitative Developer within the Investment Office of one of the largest private charitable foundations in Germany. At the intersection of quantitative finance, software development, and data science, you will have a direct impact on our long-term results by building what’s next. In particular, you will design, develop, and optimize software tools that support our strategic asset allocation, risk management, and portfolio analytics. Further, you will contribute general data-related research to the Investment Office, assist with model design and implementation, and work on general data-related tasks such as loading, cleansing, and visualization.
As part of a young and motivated team with flat hierarchies, you will be mentored and offered a flexible working environment mindful of your university schedule with the option to partially work remotely. We will support you in pursuing the CFA Institute Investment Foundations program.
Upon graduation, top performing interns may join as working students for up to the remainder of their studies, or as Investment Analyst with quantitative focus upon graduation.
Applicants should have…
- Availability for 6 months
- A master's or bachelor's student with excellent academic achievement in quantitative disciplines such as computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or finance
- Data-science oriented programming skills (Python incl. pandas, numpy, etc.), including data management systems (Postgres, etc.), familiarity with version control systems (Git), and a good understanding of basic statistical concepts and techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail
- A proactive, self-reliant working style with unquestioned integrity and a "get-things-done" mentality
- Interest in investments and finance is a must, prior financial industry experience is not. A basic understanding of finance theory is beneficial but not required
- Fluency in English is required, other languages (incl. German) are a plus.
What else do we offer you?
- Working in a motivated team with flat hierarchies and mentorship
- A competitive compensation package
- Support to pursue professional training, such as the CFA Institute Investment Foundations program
- State-of-the-art IT equipment
- Working in a beautiful office that offers free lunch, excellent coffee, and opportun[FH1] ities for outdoor sports activities
To Apply
We look forward to receiving your application in English (CV, diplomas & transcripts of records, high school certficate, written letters of reference etc.) compiled as one PDF document with your earliest entry date via our career website www.plattnerfoundation.org