Risk Management - Placement Year

BMW Group UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme discounts

Job summary

BMW Group UK offers a Risk Management placement year in Farnborough. You will analyze retail finance datasets, forecast vehicle values and RV/SMR risks, and support model development and reporting.

The role involves collaboration across departments and interaction with external data suppliers, with opportunities to learn data mining and statistical techniques. Ideal candidates are studying a numerate degree, with strong Excel, communication skills and an interest in the automotive market.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with 2:1 or above.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Knowledge of SAS or Qlik Sense is advantageous.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large and complex datasets relating to retail finance portfolios, vehicle values and market trends.
• Explore data using industry-recognised analytical tools and techniques.
• Support development of forecasting models, credit scorecards and risk methodologies.
• Engage in vehicle value forecasting activities including time-series analyses.
• Analyse markets, including auction data, depreciation trends and RV performance.
• Assist in integrating economic factors into forecasting and risk models.
• Support implementation of models into live systems and monitor performance.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reporting for stakeholders and committees.
• Support management of RV and SMR risk across manufacturers and models.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Remarketing, Controlling, Data and BMW Group teams.
• Contribute to process improvements and audit requirements.
• Monitor UK automotive market developments and electrification trends.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Finance or related numerate subject

Tools

SAS

Qlik Sense

PowerPoint

Job description

Risk Management - Placement Year

YOUR INTERNSHIP. START WITH WHAT DRIVES YOU.

The Multi Make Asset Risk team is responsible for managing the residual value (RV) and maintenance (SMR) risk for the non-BMW Group brands on the BMW Financial Services vehicle portfolio, this includes both Alphabet GB Limited and Alphera Financial Services. This involves forecasting the RV and SMR for all available non-Group vehicle manufacturers and models for the Alphabet and Alphera quotation system, as well as managing the risk of vehicles currently on the live fleet, all of which is critical to the success and profitability of the business.

BMW Financial Services, Farnborough, Risk Management - Placement Year (July 2027)

What awaits you?

• Analyse large and complex datasets relating to retail finance portfolios, vehicle values, maintenance costs, vehicle usage and market trends.
• Explore and develop the use of available data through industry-recognised analytical tools and techniques, including data mining and statistical analysis.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial loss forecasting models, credit scorecards and risk methodologies.
• Become involved in vehicle value forecasting activities, including time-series analysis, regression techniques and scenario testing.
• Analyse new and used vehicle markets, including auction data, vehicle depreciation trends and residual value performance.
• Assist in integrating economic factors into existing forecasting and risk models, optimising methodologies and assessing business impacts.
• Support the implementation of statistical models into live systems and contribute to ongoing performance monitoring and model improvement activities.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reporting, presenting findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, working groups and committees.
• Support the management of residual value (RV) and service, maintenance and repair (SMR) risk across a broad range of vehicle manufacturers and models.
• Respond to risk-related queries from internal stakeholders and support wider team activities and projects.
• Collaborate with a variety of departments including Commercial, Remarketing, Controlling, Data and wider BMW Group teams.
• Support communications with external data suppliers and vehicle manufacturers.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, operational risk management activities and audit requirements.
• Monitor developments within the UK automotive market, including emerging technologies, electrification trends and factors influencing vehicle values.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and on track to achieve a 2:1 or above (or equivalent), such as Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Finance or a related numerate subject.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Knowledge of SAS, Qlik Sense or other data analysis and database software would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• An interest in the automotive industry, vehicle manufacturers and market trends would be beneficial.
• Ability to confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Previous part-time experience in a customer service or business environment would be advantageous.
• Experience leading teams through university projects, societies or volunteering activities would be beneficial.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise effectively while managing multiple tasks.
• Naturally inquisitive, proactive, and keen to learn.
• Strong team player who actively supports colleagues and contributes to team success.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a supportive working environment that promotes wellbeing, flexibility and sustainable success.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include a virtual assessment centre and an in-person interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026