Working Student - Executive Talent Sourcing

About this role

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 work, or self-directed learning.

Persistence and attention to detail, with a track record of keeping structured, accurate records. Ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks in a professional or academic setting. Openness to feedback and comfort picking up new tools and ways of working quickly. Any prior exposure to sourcing or CRM tools is a bonus, not a requirement. Full training will be provided. Why you should join SumUp 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office at Ostbahnhof 🌈 Be part of an inclusive and collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued 🏖️ 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days, pro-rated 🚵🏾‍♂️ Access health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme, an Urban Sports Club subsidy, and fitness activities, including on-site gym access, yoga sessions, and team sports 🚆 Benefit from subsidised public transport with the Deutschlandticket, offering unlimited travel on local and regional transport across Germany 🥗 Enjoy partially subsidised office lunches and weekly breakfast 🔗 Receive additional rewards through our employee referral programme when referring talents to join our team About SumUp Be empowered to do more that matters.