Intern for IT governance and legal steering within Munich Re´s internal IT provider (m/f/d)*

The Subtower 1.1.1 Governance / Legal Framework within Munich Re`s internal IT provider "Group Technology" ensures compliance with the global IT governance framework and alignment with the IT Strategy (with regards to given law and regulatory obligations, such as DORA, Solvency II, MaGo and VAG). The team designs and maintains selected governance elements for the global IT organization and accompany their implementation. Additionally, the unit is responsible for the steering of the legal organisation of Group Technology and the IT contract framework between group companies who outsource their full IT to Group Technology.

Your Job

• Help team members develop and organize essential governance documents and processes. This includes things like our Governance Policy, how the IT department is structured, key rules and procedures, and managing IT relationships.
• Create clear and professional presentation materials, mainly PowerPoint slides, to explain governance concepts and designs to managers for their approval and feedback.
• Assist with the roll-out of standardized IT governance frameworks across our global Shared Service Organizations, helping to ensure consistent implementation in different countries.
• Plan, organize, and even lead training sessions or presentations to share knowledge about IT Governance within the company.
• Support ongoing governance-related projects, such as tracking legal changes that affect IT policies.
• Help write important guidelines, work instructions, and process documents that comply with legal and company standards.
• Communicate regularly with a diverse group of stakeholders involved in IT governance, including workforce management, onboarding teams, relationship managers, and managers within our global Shared Service Organizations.
  
  

Your Profile

• You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Business Informatics (with a clear business focus, not purely technical), Business Economics, Business Law, Risk Management, Compliance or related interdisciplinary programs that combine business, law, and risk perspectives.
• You possess strong analytical and conceptual skills with an emphasis on applying them to real-world challenges in governance, compliance, or risk contexts.
• You have a proactive, reliable, and collaborative working style, comfortable communicating with diverse stakeholders both inside and outside the team.
• You demonstrate advanced practical skills in Microsoft Office 365, with a particular focus on creating high-quality, structured, and impactful presentations in PowerPoint, essential for presenting governance concepts clearly to management. Expertise in Excel for data handling and analysis supports your role.
• You are fluent in English, the primary working language, and have German language skills at level B2 or above to engage effectively in a bilingual corporate environment.
• Practical experience in consulting, risk management, IT compliance, or corporate governance frameworks is a strong advantage and will help you quickly understand the organizational and regulatory environment in which we operate.

Students from countries outside the EU require a German residence-/work permit. The first master's degree may not have been completed before/during the entire internship.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
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Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.
  
  

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Silke Rößler / Oksana Kern / Nina Hartmuth

Coordination Students Program
* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunity employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritised, if equally qualified.