Working Student - Risk Management to support BU Solar & Batteries in BA Wind

Responsibilities

• Quality Assessment (QA) + Control (QC) Perform structured quality checks on risk registers, action logs, workshop minutes, and risk manager reports (completeness, consistency, traceability, version control).
• Validate data quality (e.g., missing treatment action, logic checks, naming conventions, duplicates) and raise issues proactively.
• Risk Assessment Planning & Scheduling Using MS Project to do Plan and schedule risk assessments/workshops with internal and external stakeholders (calendar coordination, invitations, agendas, logistics, follow-ups).
• Track open actions, due dates, and escalation triggers; ensure timely closure and documentation.
• Documentation & Process Support Maintain templates, checklists, and process documentation; continuously improve "Work in Smart".
• Support reporting: weekly/monthly status updates, risk manager report, and preparation of management-ready materials.
• On-site support (when needed) Occasional travel to sites for Hybrid construction site, and workshops/audits and coordination support.
• Location
• Berlin
• Your profile
• Currently enrolled at a university (Bachelor/Master) and at least one or plus years to finish the study in Engineering /Business/ Finance or similar.
• German language: C1 level with official certification (e.g., Goethe, telc, TestDaF, DSH)
• Driving license: valid Class B driving license and willingness to drive to sites if required.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to execute quality checks with a structured mindset.
• Good organizational skills: reliable scheduling, follow-ups, and stakeholder coordination.

Requirements

• First exposure to risk management, quality management, audits, or project controls.
• Experience with risk registers, issue trackers, or document control systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• English business fluency (for international stakeholders).
• Interest in renewable energy / solar / battery projects.
• Our offer
• Competitive working-student salary aligned with Berlin/Germany market benchmarks (incl. paid vacation and standard working-student benefits).Hands-on experience in risk management and quality processes in green energy projects.
• High learning curve, and direct exposure to project and site teams.
• Flexible working model aligned with your study schedule (Home office etc.).
• More Information
• For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Alexandra Weitkus via alexandramichelle.weitkus@vattenfall.de .
• The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, DISA.
• We look forward to receiving your application!

Benefits

Additional Information

For our Vattenfall Business Control department we are now looking for a Working Student - Risk Management (Quality Check & Risk Assessment Scheduling) to support BU Solar & Batteries in BA Wind for our office in Berlin . Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall's Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like Solar and Batteries. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we - have a clear strategy to develop our Solar and Batteries operations further. Project Objective: We are looking for a Working Student to support Risk Management activities for hybrid parks (Solar + Battery), with a strong focus on quality assurance of risk documentation and planning/scheduling risk assessments and workshops. As working student in the Controlling Risk Management you will have the following key tasks:

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