Sustainability Working Student

Overview

The Sustainability Working Student position is offered by SumUp and is based at the Berlin office near Ostbahnhof in Germany. This role sits within the Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability team, which manages global sustainability initiatives including ESG compliance, corporate social responsibility, carbon footprint calculations, and a 1 percent for the Planet pledge. The working student will assist the team with reporting requirements, greenhouse gas emissions analysis, donation partner oversight, and diversity and inclusion activities.

Who can apply

Candidates must be enrolled in a Master or PhD program focused on sustainability, finance, controlling, or related fields. Applicants need strong data and analytical skills, attention to detail for documentation, and proficiency with spreadsheets across various reporting formats. Additional qualifications include AI fluency with hands-on experience using large language models and building agents, strong communication skills to coordinate tasks across teams, a proactive approach, and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

What you get

The position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience within a global fintech company through real projects and collaboration with finance and controlling teams. Employees receive 28 days of paid leave pro-rated, plus public holidays and special leave days. Well-being benefits include access to an Employee Assistance Programme, an Urban Sports Club subsidy, on-site gym access, yoga sessions, and team sports. Additional perks include a subsidised Deutschlandticket for public transport in Germany, partially subsidised office lunches, weekly breakfast, and rewards through an employee referral programme.