Student Assistant - Strategy

Student Assistant, Corporate Strategy Office

At Milestone Systems, we turn ideas into impact and strive for progress.

Milestone Systems is a globally leading supplier of video management solutions (VMS). We have designed and developed VMS software since 1998, when we were founded in a basement in Copenhagen. Today, we are around 1,500 people across 25 countries. We have become a global heavyweight because we have great products and great people.

Milestone VMS is used to keep cities and people safe, monitor endangered species, and protect the environment. This is how we make a difference.

We are a passionate growth company with a strong focus on people and culture. You will join a team of energetic and ambitious people who take pride in helping people thrive and develop.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Student Assistant to join our Corporate Strategy Office in Brøndby.

The Strategy Office consists of ten people and reports to Milestone's Executive Vice President of Strategy, Communications & Branding. The team works closely with senior management to shape and execute the company's strategy, develop market and competitive insights, support strategic decision-making, and lead selected strategic priorities across the business.

As a Student Assistant, you will have significant responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects with direct relevance to Milestone's future growth. You will work alongside experienced strategy professionals on strategic questions, conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, develop insights into our markets, competitors, and company performance, and collaborate with stakeholders across functions and geographies.

This is a part-time position of 15-20 hours per week, with flexible working hours to support your academic commitments. The position is based in Brøndby, Denmark, with the majority of the work taking place in the office.

What You'll Do

As a Student Assistant in the Strategy Office, you will:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of markets, competitors, company performance, and strategic topics.
• Perform competitor and company analyses, desk research, and reviews of external market reports.
• Conduct and synthesize interviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Turn complex data and research into clear insights and strategic recommendations.
• Develop executive-ready PowerPoint presentations communicating analyses, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across functions and markets on selected strategic priorities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an ambitious, analytical, and collaborative student who is intellectually curious and enjoys solving complex business problems.

We expect that you:

• Are currently pursuing a relevant degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field in Denmark.
• Are in the final year of your bachelor's degree or the first year of your master's degree.
• Have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Can structure, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Have a structured and well-organized approach, with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Have strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Are familiar with AI tools and interested in using them to support research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Have an interest in pursuing a career in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related analytical field.

About the Team

You'll join the Corporate Strategy Office, a team of ten based in our Brøndby office. The team works closely with Milestone's senior management to shape and execute the company's strategy.

Working alongside experienced strategy professionals, you'll gain exposure to strategic decision-making and collaborate with colleagues across functions and markets. You'll see how market and competitive insights are developed and how strategic recommendations are translated into action in a global technology company.

How We Support You

The Strategy Office offers real-world experience in applying strategy and business analysis fundamentals in a corporate environment.

You'll have the opportunity to develop core skills used in management consulting and corporate strategy, including:

• Structured problem-solving.
• Market and competitor analysis.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Stakeholder management.
• Executive communication.

You'll work closely with experienced strategy professionals, gain exposure to senior decision-makers, and take on meaningful responsibility alongside your studies.

What We Offer

• A part-time position of 15-20 hours per week.
• Flexible working hours that allow you to balance your academic commitments with practical experience.
• The opportunity to work on strategic projects with direct relevance to Milestone's future growth.
• A positive and welcoming working environment with a global and diverse culture.
• More than 40 nationalities represented in our Danish office.
• English as our corporate language.
• A fully equipped on-site gym.
• Breakfast, fruit, lunch, and free soft drinks.
• Friday bar events and other social activities.
• Free bicycles for employees to use.
• An office located a five-minute bike ride from the nearest train station, approximately 19 minutes by train from Copenhagen Central Station.

Application

Please apply through our website using the Apply button.

At Milestone, we offer an inclusive and unbiased recruitment process where employment decisions are based on qualifications rather than race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or religion.

You do not need to attach a cover letter. Instead, we encourage you to include a few lines in your CV explaining why you are applying for the position. We also recommend that you do not include a photo in your CV.

You must be enrolled at a Danish university and able to travel to our office in Brøndby.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Samuel Zickgraf, Senior Strategy Manager, Strategy Office, at +45 31 15 36 27.

We look forward to receiving your application.

About Us

Milestone Systems is a leading provider of data-driven video technology software. Our portfolio includes XProtect video management software, Arcules video surveillance as a service, and BriefCam analytics. We amplify what organizations of any size can see, do, and achieve with video.

Guided by our People First mindset-freedom, inclusion, and togetherness-we always consider our employees, partners, and communities in everything we do.