JOIN OUR HUMAN RESOURCES & INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS TEAM:  Human Resources and Internal Communications are two interconnected departments that work very closely together to support a people eco system around moments that matter – delivering value at every touchpoint and engaging our internal community with our brand and teams. The objective of this internship is to support the local HR and Internal Communications team in successfully executing projects related to Employee development and/or engagement programs and events throughout the year while playing a supportive role in creation and delivery of the right content to the respective audiences. If this is your field of interest and you are eager to learn more while working with experienced professionals in a multinational & diverse environment, we would love to hear from you. GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS:

• Support internal employee development programs and engagement activities
• Assist in organizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities for employee engagement
• Create internal content (emails, posts) and manage the monthly newsletter and Info Hub SharePoint for South East Europe
• Assist with the internal invoice approval process (PR/PO creation)

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH:

• Student of Business Studies, Human Resources, Communications or similar
• Proficiency in English (verbal & written)
• Good communication skills & a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Enthusiastic about working in a multi-cultural team environment and on diverse topics
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in developing Employee related event organization skills and/or content creation skills

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee discounts on products
• Monthly internship salary
• Monthly meal tickets
• Premium gym membership discount
• Employee Assistance Program (personal counselling on variety of topics)
• Chances to attend and take part in company events and sponsored adidas events
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)

ELIGIBILITY 

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from January 2025 – July 2025
• Ability to relocate to Athens in Greece for the full duration of the internship

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: September 30th, 2024, 11:59 PM CEST
• Start Date: January 15th, 2025
• Duration: 6 months, full-time
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Athens (Glyfada city)

NEXT STEPS

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV. You don’t have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know.
• Please apply in the same language as the job description
• If we feel like it is a match, you’ll be invited to a video interview – don’t worry we’ll fully brief you on this.

Apply Now

Are you interested in the world of shipping and international trade? Would you like to work with the latest maritime trends and ensure high deliverables for our standard reports? Does being part of a team and together raise the bar while having fun, sound like you? We are looking for a Research Analyst – a curious and collaborative professional with an analytical mind. If you have analytical skills, a sharp eye for details and excellent writing skills, come join our team as we continue our quest to deliver market-leading insights to our clients around the world. During recent years, we have strengthened our Research team to deliver on our ambition of being our clients’ trusted advisor. Now we are looking for a new colleague to join our team. We offer: With MB Shipbrokers, you become part of a global shipbroking company with over a century of experience, a worldwide presence, and an unrivalled dedication to customers. In addition, you will become part of our broader research and advisory team consisting of experienced shipping professionals specialised in finance, statistics, data modelling, energy transition and trade. Despite the busy nature of shipping and being an international 24/7 business, we know that our employees have a life outside of work and promote a healthy work-life balance. Key responsibilities: As a Container and Dry Bulk Analyst, you will join the team responsible for our research into both the Container and Dry Bulk Markets.  In our headquarter in Copenhagen we have two dedicated teams analysing the Container and Dry Bulk Markets, and this newly established role will get a unique insight into both markets. Your role will be in our Athens office, which is one of our biggest offices. As a part of your training, you will spend a couple of weeks in Copenhagen. This role will focus on delivering and improving all our standard reports for both teams. These reports are vital for both our brokers and customers, and we take great pride in producing high quality reports. You will thrive in this role if you are extremely detail-oriented, enjoy reading and processing latest macro-economic and maritime news and enjoy working with reoccurring tasks. More specifically, you will be involved in:

• Translating latest macro-economic and shipping relevant news into crips take-aways
• Preparing regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly market reports
• Optimize and improve our reports
• Writing strong and to-the-point research text input

Who we are looking for: We are looking for a committed and independent colleague who is highly organised, structured and preferably with sector specific experience. You are detail-oriented and take pride in delivering high-standard reports. You enjoy processing a lot of information and clearly communicating main take-aways. Moreover, we imagine that you:

• Have 1- 3 years’ working experience, preferably from the shipping- or energy industry (but not a pre-requisite)
• Either hold a degree in business, administration, international trade, finance and/or are an experienced shipping professional
• Are a good communicator both orally and in writing
• Have a high proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with VBA, SQL and PowerBi is a plus, but not a must.
• Are fluent in spoken and written English

All in all, you will thrive in this role because you are structured, a team player and enjoy making the best possible reports and presentations. Want to join our research team? Only applications received through our job portal will be taken into consideration, this is to ensure compliance with GDPR. Please apply via the link below. We will conduct screenings and interviews on an ongoing basis, so please send your application at your earliest convenience. If relevant, please enclose a copy of your university diploma stipulating which courses you have taken. Feel free to reach out to the hiring manager (contact details below) if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you! Application deadline: 9 September 2024 Expected start date: As soon as possible Location: Copenhagen Contact: ksf@mbshipbrokers.com

The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (www.kios.ucy.ac.cy) at the University of Cyprus is currently accepting applications for one (1) Scholarship for full-time PhD Studies. The successful candidate will enroll in either the Electrical Engineering or the Computer Engineering PhD program of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Cyprus and is expected to conduct fundamental and/or applied research for the ERC project URANUS. Deadline: 16/09/2024 Info: https://tinyurl.com/3d6x3m5a

Let’s discover more about ERGO… ERGO is one of the major insurance groups in Europe and part of Munich Re Group, operating in 25 countries. In Greece, through a comprehensive spectrum of insurance solutions we are aiming to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our 1.000.000 customers, by addressing their insurance needs in a human, transparent and simple manner. As a leader in the Greek market, we add value by delivering reliable products, simple procedures and outstanding customer experience. Are you interested to join our team? We are currently looking for a:

Data Engineer

As a part of a dynamic Information Technology team, you will participate in the full lifecycle of Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence projects. From gathering business requirements to designing, developing, testing, and rolling out solutions, you’ll play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights. Your day-to-day:

• Design & Build: Develop, test, and deploy advanced ETL processes to move and transform enterprise data.
• Project Involvement: Actively contribute to ERGO’s Data Warehouse Project.
• Collaborate: Participate in design sessions to shape data models.
• Technical Expertise: Understand both business and technical requirements, provide subject matter expertise, and implement data engineering techniques.
• Data Management: Retrieve, transform, validate, and clean data to meet both functional and non-functional business needs.
• Algorithm Development: Create algorithms to convert data into valuable, actionable information.
• Process Monitoring: Ensure automated processes are running smoothly and meet defined standards.
• Compliance: Adhere to data governance and security policies.

What we are looking for:

• Educational Background: BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technology field.
• Technical Skills: o Proficiency in Azure Cloud technologies, distributed computing principles, and familiarity with key architectures. o Broad experience with data stores such as Azure Data Lake Store, Azure Synapse Analytics, Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks. o Strong SQL and Python skills. o Solid understanding of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and ETL processes. o Familiarity with data visualization tools, preferably Power BI.
• Soft Skills: o Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities with a creative mindset. o Self-motivated with a continuous learning attitude. o Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Greek and English. o Continuous Improvement Mindset: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data and MLOps engineering, identifying opportunities to incorporate new tools and techniques to enhance processes and AI capabilities.

What we offer:

• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, multinational insurance company renowned for its robust team culture.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, including health and pension insurance.
• Career Growth: Access a plethora of learning opportunities and avenues for career advancement.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, express your interest by clicking here to send us your CV!

Για μία ακόμα χρονιά το HIGGS δέχεται αιτήσεις για τα προγράμματα Incubator & Αccelerator. Τα δύο εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα του HIGGS προσφέρονται διαδικτυακά και στοχεύουν στην υποστήριξη των οργανώσεων της Κοινωνίας των Πολιτών, παρέχοντας δωρεάν εκπαίδευση και συμβουλευτική.

Αν θέλεις να βελτιώσεις τη στρατηγική της οργάνωσής σου, να αναπτύξεις το δίκτυό σου, να προσελκύσεις χρηματοδότες και να λάβεις χρήσιμα εργαλεία και συμβουλές για τη βιωσιμότητά της, συμπλήρωσε την αίτησή σου σήμερα! Μέσω των προγραμμάτων αποκτάς πρόσβαση σε συμβουλευτική και mentoring, εξειδικευμένα workshops από καταξιωμένα στελέχη και ευκαιρίες networking με ελληνικές και διεθνείς οργανώσεις και χρηματοδότες.

Ποιο πρόγραμμα να διαλέξω;

Το πρόγραμμα Incubator απευθύνεται σε νεοσύστατες ΟΚοιΠ (Αστικές Μη Κερδοσκοπικές Εταιρείες, Σωματεία) και φορείς κοινωνικής επιχειρηματικότητας προσφέροντας τους τα απαραίτητα εφόδια μέσω εκπαίδευσης και συμβουλευτικής, ώστε να εξασφαλίσουν σωστό στρατηγικό σχεδιασμό, εσωτερική οργάνωση και λειτουργία. Αφορά σε ΟΚοιΠ που είναι σε διαδικασία εκκίνησης/λειτουργίας/επανεκκίνησης και έχουν νόμιμη υπόσταση έως 2 χρόνια, ενώ η δωρεάν εκπαίδευσή και υποστήριξή τους διαρκεί 12 έως 24 μήνες. Για την κατάθεση αιτήσεων καθώς και για περισσότερες πληροφορίες γύρω από το πρόγραμμα Incubator, επισκεφτείτε 👉 https://higgs3.org/incubator/ Το πρόγραμμα Accelerator είναι ένας “επιταχυντής” που στοχεύει στην υποστήριξη ώριμων οργανώσεων με λειτουργία άνω των 2 ετών, σε ζητήματα στρατηγικής, business plan, διαμόρφωσης προτάσεων και οικονομικής βιωσιμότητας μέσα από ένα δωρεάν εντατικό πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης και συμβουλευτικής διάρκειας 6 μηνών. Για την κατάθεση αιτήσεων καθώς και για περισσότερες πληροφορίες γύρω από το πρόγραμμα Αccelerator, επισκεφτείτε 👉 https://higgs3.org/accelerator-3/ Η περίοδος υποβολής αιτήσεων και για τα 2 προγράμματα (Incubator & Accelerator) ξεκινά τη Δευτέρα, 26 Αυγούστου και θα ολοκληρωθεί την Παρασκευή, 20 Σεπτεμβρίου. Περισσότερες Πληροφορίες Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τα προγράμματα και τις αιτήσεις, μπορείτε να επικοινωνήσετε με το HIGGS στα ακόλουθα στοιχεία επικοινωνίας: email: info@higgs3.org Τηλέφωνο: 2114116300

Πρόγραμμα Υποτροφιών Fulbright για Έλληνες Πολίτες Ακαδημαϊκού Έτους 2025-2026

To Ίδρυμα Fulbright προκηρύσσει νέο κύκλο υποτροφιών για το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2025-2026

Οι υποτροφίες απευθύνονται σε καθηγητές/ερευνητές, υποψήφιους διδάκτορες, μεταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές, καλλιτέχνες και εκπαιδευτικούς και αφορούν σπουδές, διαλέξεις, επιμορφωτικά προγράμματα και έρευνα στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες της Αμερικής. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για τα προγράμματα μπορείτε να αναζητήσετε στη συνημμένη ανακοίνωση και στον ιστότοπο του ιδρύματος www.fulbright.gr Για περαιτέρω λεπτομέρειες σχετικά με τα προγράμματα υποτροφιών για Έλληνες πολίτες, επικοινωνήστε με την κα Ελς Σιάκος Χάναππε, Υπεύθυνη Ελληνικού Προγράμματος / Σύμβουλο Υποτροφιών Fulbright, με e-mail στο greekprogram@fulbright.gr

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team at IQVIA. The FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities within the organization. This position will be responsible for providing financial insights, preparing forecasts, analyzing business performance, and assisting in strategic decision-making. Additionally, the FP&A Analyst will manage the upload and maintenance of financial figures in Hyperion. Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and variances.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Manage the upload, reconciliation, and maintenance of financial data in Hyperion, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process, coordinating with various departments to gather required information.
• Update and refine rolling forecasts based on actual performance and changing business conditions.
• Ensure alignment between financial forecasts and strategic objectives.
• Act as a financial advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on financial performance and potential risks and opportunities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with financial planning systems, particularly Hyperion.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and BI tools (e.g Power BI).
• Familiarity with US GAAP and local accounting standards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

In case you are interested please submit your CV here HumanResourcesGreece@iqvia.com