Traineeship - Maritime Finance

Bremen, Germany, Hamburg, Germany

Full-time

Trainee

Your responsibilities

If you’re looking for an exciting job, our programme will be the stepstone to boost your career. Tackle diverse and challenging finance projects in an international environment – and lead the way in finding effective financial solutions for our assets. We work with you to customise our modular 12 to 14 month traineeship in line with your interests and career plans.

Our programme includes:
Module 1
Introduction to maritime controlling topics:

Sea voyage controlling: Planning, monitoring and controlling of sea voyages
Project controlling: Planning, monitoring and controlling large-scale maritime logistics projects
Fonds controlling: Planning, monitoring and controlling vessel budgets
Shipyard controlling: Preparing and following up on vessel class inspections with shipyard stays
Corporate controlling: Planning, monitoring and controlling ship; management activities and affiliated companies

Module 2
Maritime Services − get an overview of the company group’s operational units:

Introduction to the heavy lift business: Learn more about SAL/Intermarine − operations, project management and chartering
Speed dating with different ship management service units, such as Maritime IT, Crewing, Purchase, QHSE, Flag, Maritime Insurance and Technical Units

Module 3
International Expedition

Visit one of our overseas offices in Houston, Schiedam or São Paulo, and learn more about our affiliated companies Intermarine and the JSI Alliance
Board one of our heavy lift vessels and visit different ports around the globe as part of the crew

Your profile

You hold a B.Sc. or Master’s degree in business administration with focus on controlling, finance or audit / accounting or other financial education
You are ready to take on responsibility and are able to work independently
You thrive in a multinational team environment where teamwork is essential
Your level of German and English language should be C1

We offer

Hands-on experience with all aspects of shipping
A multinational workplace where all projects are unique
A strong team culture and an open and friendly atmosphere
On-site projects and vessel visits
Support and supervision from designated contacts in your department, a trainee mentor during the entire programme and regular feedback on your work
Technical work package incl. laptop and smartphone
Assistance with finding living accommodations
Fair trainee salary with additional benefits, such as company fitness and lunch offerings
Potential for permanent employment after successful programme completion

About us

Founded in Bremen in 1989, the Harren Group focuses on the entire value chain around the vessel. The Group spans five operational divisions – Chartering, Engineering, Logistics, Ship Management and Renewable Energies. Harren is committed to carbon-neutral shipping and is working to convert the entire fleet. The goal is zero-emission shipping across the Group by 2035.

The fleet under management currently consists of 65 units all key vessel types. The family-owned company operates 25 offices in 23 countries around the world, employing around 465 people ashore and more than 2,000 crew members on board its ships.