Working Student - Executive Talent Sourcing

Location: Berlin Employment type: Working student, 20 hours/week Take a look at where you'll be based: watch the Berlin office tour Team description SumUp's Executive Recruiting team finds the critical leaders who help build a global company that is trusted by more than 4 million businesses. Because the best senior talent rarely applies through a job board, every search depends on solid market research, curiosity, and a bit of detective work. You'll learn this craft hands-on, working closely with our Executive Recruiter to track down candidates for some of SumUp's most important hires, often before they're even looking for a new role. It's a structured, supported way into Executive Recruiting and broader Talent Acquisition, built for someone who's curious about what makes a person the right fit for SumUp and a great leader. What you'll do Research and map candidates for senior and strategic leadership roles using LinkedIn, our internal database and other sources. Shadow the Executive Recruiter on live searches to see firsthand what makes a strong leadership candidate. Keep candidate records accurate and up to date. Share clear, structured updates on search progress during weekly check-ins with hiring teams. Help test new sourcing channels and ideas alongside the Executive Recruiting team. You'll be great for this role if… Genuine curiosity about people and what makes someone the right fit for a role, shown through previous jobs, research projects, coursework, volunteer