Overview
Student Assistant, Portfolio Management Team Jobs in Gentofte, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark at Novo Nordisk Foundation
Title: Student Assistant, Portfolio Management Team
Company: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Location: Gentofte, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Do you want to work in a purpose-driven environment, helping the Novo Nordisk Foundation achieve its goals to drive societal impact? We are looking for a student assistant to join our Portfolio Management Team in the Impact & Portfolio department.
In the Portfolio Management Team, you will contribute to portfolio management processes in collaboration with other departments across the Foundation. You will work with data and support analytical work that feeds directly into decisions made by senior leadership and the Portfolio Board.
We are reviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and will close the advert when the right candidate is found.
What You Will Do
You will support the team with tasks including:
- Updating and maintaining the project database
- Preparing slides and visual materials for leadership and board presentations
- Data processing, analytics, and quality assurance on portfolio data
- Supporting meeting preparation
- Ad hoc analytical tasks across various projects
Requirements
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is currently enrolled in or has recently completed a bachelor's degree in data science, engineering, natural sciences, business administration, or a related field
- Has strong data literacy and is comfortable working with structured data, understanding what the numbers mean and spotting when something looks off
- Is a Super user in the MS Office package and particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
- Has strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Skills within graphic design and data analytics is considered positive
Nice to have:
- Experience with data visualisation tools or techniques
- Interest in the scientific or philanthropic environment
We imagine that people would describe you as:
- Flexible and meets deadlines
- Thorough, systematic, and detail-oriented
- Highly self-motivated, and able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help
- Strong team player who can both initiate and finish tasks independently
- Open-minded and eager to learn through different types of tasks
Practical information
The working hours will be approximately 15-20 hours a week with flexibility in relation to your studies. The expected start date is 1 August 2026.
Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation
We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasise ensuring that our colleagues thrive, are challenged, and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work:
- On important projects that benefit society
- With key actors within the areas of support
- As part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating value for society
Application and Information
We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible as we are reviewing candidates on an ongoing basis.
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, university grade transcript and other relevant documents by clicking the "Apply now" button.
About The Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people's health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation's mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases, to apply and advance regenerative medicine, and to advance knowledge and solutions that support a green transformation of society.
