Transformation Student Assistant

Are you an ambitious and high-performing student looking for more than a traditional student job? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can work closely with senior leaders, contribute to strategic initiatives, and make a real impact across an international organization?

At DESMI, we're looking for a Student Assistant to support cross-functional transformation initiatives that drive customer value, improve execution, and help shape the future of our business. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategy execution, project coordination, and organizational transformation while building a strong professional network across the company.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is:

• Ambitious and proactive
• Structured and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders

A glimpse into the role

As a Student Assistant in our Transformation Office, you will support high-impact initiatives across the organization and work closely with senior leadership on strategic projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting cross-functional transformation initiatives across areas such as customer satisfaction, finance, leadership development, organizational transformation, and strategic business projects
• Creating presentations, management materials, decision-making documents, and project plans
• Coordinating actions, follow-ups, and stakeholder communication across multiple initiatives
• Bringing structure to complex projects and helping ensure alignment and execution across teams
• Supporting leadership with meeting preparation, action tracking, and project governance
• Assisting in scaling and maintaining operating rhythms, reporting structures, and follow-up processes

Over time, you will build business understanding and context that will allow you to take increasing ownership of projects, meetings, and stakeholder interactions.

Your next opportunity starts here

As our new Student Assistant, we are looking for a self-driven and business-minded individual who enjoys turning complexity into clarity and helping organizations execute successfully.

We also imagine that you:

• Are in the final phase of a degree within Business Administration, Strategy, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Are pursuing a Master's degree or are a high-performing Bachelor's student with relevant experience
• Have strong PowerPoint skills and are comfortable working with Excel
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing
• Are organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Have strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Are interested in strategy execution, transformation, project management, and organizational development
• Can commit to the role for a longer period, ideally through 2027

The workload is expected to be approximately 20–30 hours per week during the initial phase, with flexibility to scale up or down depending on business needs and your study schedule.

The perks of being at DESMI

At DESMI, we want you to feel supported, valued, and motivated. That's why we offer a range of benefits that make a difference – from flexibility and career opportunities to security.

Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:

• Flexible working hours

  With the option to work from home two days a week, supporting a hybrid work environment that fosters productivity and teamwork.

• Global career prospects

  Be part of DESMI’s global team. Working with dedicated colleagues across Europe, Asia and USA

• Skills development and career growth

  Opportunities for training, job rotation and internal mobility

• Private healthcare and life insurance

  Your well-being is important to us. We provide comprehensive private healthcare coverage, giving you access to quality medical treatment when needed.

• On-site canteen

  Including a light breakfast, lunch buffet and fruit snacks throughout the day, with a focus on healthy and varied meals.

• Company sports & social activities

Join events like badminton, bowling, summer parties, art clubs and more

What we're about

But we're more than just pumps.

At DESMI, we believe teamwork and innovation drive success. We are a flat organization with an open-door culture where ideas are welcomed and initiative is encouraged.

When you join DESMI, you can expect:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
• Meaningful exposure to business leadership and strategic decision-making
• A chance to contribute your ideas and make a real impact
• A company that values sustainability, innovation, and long-term growth

As innovators in reliable and sustainable flow solutions, we serve industries ranging from Aquaculture and Defense to Green Technologies and beyond. Sustainability is deeply embedded in our approach as we develop high-performance technologies that help industries adapt and reduce environmental impact.

Ready to apply?

If you're an ambitious and motivated student seeking a unique opportunity to gain exposure to strategy execution, transformation, and senior leadership while making a tangible impact in an international company, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please contact Yolanda Tsai ([email protected]).

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.