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Your role: You will support current business questions and building analytical approaches, such as:\nMarket intelligence and competitive analysis including market models, forecasts, and opportunity assessments\n\nContributing to product portfolio reviews and prioritization\n\nSupporting M&A screening and strategic-fit analysis\n\nDeveloping strategic roadmaps and implementation perspectives\n\nPreparing scenario analyses and decision-support materials\n\nTurning data and findings into clear management presentations\n\nDeveloping reusable analytical tools and business applications including documentation\n\nYou will own analyses, models, research modules, or prototypes for real business questions and discuss results with the strategy team.\n\nYour Profile\nAdvanced student (preferably master’s level) in business, engineering, computer or data science, economics, or a related field\nStrong interest in corporate strategy, market analysis, and business modelling \nSound understanding of business administration and strategic-management concepts\nInitial Python experience, good Excel skills and experience building prototypes, analytical tools, dashboards, or business applications is desirable\nFamiliarity with AI, large language models, or machine learning is an advantage \nCuriosity, sound judgement, and a willingness to challenge assumptions\nIndependent, goal-oriented working style, strong communication and teamwork skills \nGood written and spoken English; German-language skills are an advantage\nSounds exciting? 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