Student Assistant, Group Strategy & M&A

velux; Hørsholm; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

VELUX Group invites applications for a Student Assistant position within Group Strategy & M&A at our headquarters in Hørsholm. You will support strategic initiatives, conduct market research, and help shape decisions for a global market leader.

We seek candidates pursuing a relevant Master’s degree with strong academic performance, proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, and fluency in English. Expect 15–20 hours per week with flexibility around exams and peak periods.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or starting a relevant Master’s degree with strong academic performance.
• Strong analytical capabilities and comfort with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic projects and support the Group Strategy & M&A team.
• Conduct research on markets, competitors, and industry trends.
• Assist in preparing business cases, presentations, and decision-support materials.
• Collect, structure and analyse data to generate actionable insights.
• Support workshops, meetings, and strategic discussions with stakeholders.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance / Strategy / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about strategy, business analysis and solving complex challenge s, and considering a future in strategy or management consulting?

Join Group Strategy & M&A and gain hands-on experience working on high-priority strategic projects that help shape the future direction of the VELUX Group. This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your develop ment while working closely with experienced colleagues at the heart of a global market leader.

Meet your future team

You will join Group Strategy & M&A, the internal strategy and advisory team of the VELUX Group, based at our headquarters in Hørsholm. Reporting directly to the VP, Group Strategy & M&A, you will become part of a young, high-performing team wi th backgrounds from leading consulting firms, including McKinsey, BCG and Bain.

Our team works on some of the most important strategic priorities facing the VELUX Group, supporting the CEO, Executive Group Management, and senior leaders across the organisation. We operate as internal consultants and trusted advisors, helping the organisation navigate evolving market dynamics, identify growth opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions. We combine analytical rigour with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and collaborate closely with stakeholders across all parts of the business.

What we offer

As a Student Assistant, you will gain valuable experience working with strategic initiatives across the VELUX Group while developing your analytical capabilities, consulting skill set, business understanding and stakeholder management skills. You will receive close guidance and feedback from experienced strategy professionals, building a strong foundation in structured problem - solving, analysis and executive communication.

More specifically, your tasks will be to:

• Contribute to strategic projects across different parts of the VELUX value chain, including Sales & Marketing, Product Management, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Conduct research and analyses related to markets, competitors, industry trends, and business opportunities
• Assist in preparing business cases, presentations, recommendations, and decision-support materials
• Collect, structure and analyse data to generate actionable insights
• Contribute to workshops, meetings, and strategic discussions with stakeholders across the organisation
• Assist with project coordination and follow-up activities, and s upport ad hoc analyses and tasks across ongoing strategic initiatives
• Help maintain and improve analytical tools, templates, and best practices within Group Strategy & M&A

What you will bring

You are curious, analytical, and eager to learn. You enjoy working with data and business challenges and are motivated by understanding how strategic decisions are made in a large international organisation. You are structured in your approach to work, comfortable collaborating with different stakeholders, and capable of balancing multiple priorities. At the same time, you are a proactive team player who enjoys contributing to a positive and collaborative environment.

Moreover, we expect that you:

• Are currently pursuing - or about to start - a relevant Master's degree within Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Strategy, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrate strong academic performance and analytical capabilities
• Have an interest in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or business analysis
• Possess strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel, and are comfortable working with data and quantitative analyses
• Can communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Have a structured and detail-oriented approach to your work
• Take initiative and enjoy working independently while also collaborating closely with others
• Communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written
• Can work 15-20 hours per week on fixed or pre-agreed days, with flexibility both ways (e.g., around exams or peak project periods)

All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

About VELUX

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the roof window category, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.

The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we can create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. With 20 production companies in 12 countries and sales companies in 37 countries, our products are wid