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Job Description:
Area Germany is part of the Maritime Region West Europe. The Area includes all operational classification business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and consist of ~135 employees in eight locations. The Area operates with two Service Lines, NB and CMC/VMC, while the FiS Service Line is organised as part of business unit FiS West Europe.
We are looking for a Student Assistant to join the Area Germany Team in Hamburg from March/April 2026.
Your main tasks will include:

• Supporting the Business Development Team in preparation for the SMM - one of the largest maritime exhibitions globally
• End-to-End strategic planning of client meetings during the week of SMM
• Supporting the Business Development Manager with any ad-hoc requests
• Willingness to attend the SMM from 1-4 of September, 2026
• Administrative assistant and organizational tasks upon request
• Keeping a close communication with the maritime communications team on SMM Stand logistics for your own planning

Responsibilities:

• Professional work environment in the world's largest renewables consultancy company
• An international, technology-oriented and open company culture with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid working environment
• Company Sports & Urban Sports Membership
• Depending on Location subsidized Meal Offering
• Yearly review of individual career plan & development

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
Qualifications:

• Enrolled student with Business Administration, Communications, or other relevant field
• Availability until end of September 2026
• Familiar with the current MS office package
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills, German fluency is of benefit
• Availability for 20 working hours per week
• Good communication and organizational skills
• DIY Mentality & not afraid to take initiative

This role is mainly focused on supporting the Business Development Team with their presence at SMM which takes part in September 2026. There is a possibility to remain on board after September, to support in the Area Germany Finance Team with invoicing & additional administrative tasks.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
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About Us:
About Maritime
We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we're continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

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