Research Analyst jobs in Germany

As an Applied Research Manager, you lead scientists and engineers, guiding major projects. This role is a unique blend of technical leadership and people management, perfect for a seasoned researcher who excels at both.

• Manage a group of researchers and technologists, aligning the team's work with product initiatives and encouraging the professional development of your team members.

• Take on vague and ambitious business problems, translating them into principled, solvable research plans and driving them from idea to production.

• Serve as the technical project lead for critical initiatives, collaborating with product managers and engineers to build robust data pipelines and scalable algorithmic systems.

• Mentor junior researchers and engineers, setting the bar for technical excellence and helping to establish and improve scientific processes across the organization.

• Act as a key technical voice in discussions across teams, influencing technical direction and contributing to the broader org and company strategy.

• An experienced and strong practitioner of machine learning with deep industrial experience in one or more of the following: classification, regression, recommendation systems, ranking systems, online advertising, or fraud detection.

• Proven track record to lead complex projects, reduce ambiguity, and make critical technical decisions that balance short-term needs and long-term vision.

• Experience designing and operating big data processing pipelines using technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Hive, or SQL.

• Strong programming skills and experience building large-scale backend systems using languages such as Python, R, Java, Scala, or C++.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills, with a track record of influencing others and driving consensus.

• PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field with 4-8 years of industry experience, OR a Master's degree with 8-11 years of industry experience.

• A history of publishing in top-tier academic conferences is a strong plus.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing medium and high voltage cable accessories, including connectors, terminations, and joints for global markets
• Collaborating with global cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, portfolio management, quality department, and project management
• Contributing to technology scouting and product roadmaps
• Leading product development projects from building business case till commercialization
• Direct interaction with end-customers to drive innovation and solve markets challenges
• Ensuring proper product lifecycle documentation including test reporting and failure analysis
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies.
• Building a network in the company and actively distributing your knowledge and expertise

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• Substantial experience in energy industry
• Experience of designing and testing of electrical insulation and electrical connections
• Experience in product development for electrical energy and high voltage testing
• Strong knowledge of high or medium voltage electrical systems, insulation materials, and manufacturing processes
• Fluent German and English

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Proficiency in industry standards and regulations, with experience in global high voltage projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with advanced testing methodologies
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in international teams
• Enthusiasm for learning, prototyping, and engaging with standardization organizations.

Job specifics:

• Location: Neuss, Germany
• Based on site
• Full Time
• Travel: may include up to 15%

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As an Advisor Analyst Trainee in Global Private Bank, you will work with a team of bankers, investment specialists, wealth advisors, and lending specialists. The program begins with a five-week immersive global training program, in which you will join Incoming Analysts from around the world to learn more about the firm and how we do business, build technical and professional skills, hear from senior executives and build global networks. For the entirety of the Advisor Training Program, you'll have ongoing formal and informal training opportunities, as well as continued opportunities for development, engagement, and the opportunity to participate in program initiatives. You'll have what you need to succeed – from training and mentorship from senior executives to projects that engage all your skills. You'll be encouraged to network across the firm and discover all our opportunities as you consider your next career move. After the program, many full-time Analysts are promoted to Associates and build long-lasting careers with us.

Job responsibilities

• Work with our team of advisors and specialists to bring in new clients and to serve existing ones
• Deliver highly customized and comprehensive solutions to help protect, manage and grow wealth
• Understand our clients’ unique needs and tailor your approach to exceed expectations requiring work across teams and the firm to provide first-class service

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• An expected graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026
• Highly driven person who enjoys working in teams to develop complex solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Genuine interest in financial markets and macro-level economic trends
• Desire to ultimately work with external clients in a relationship building and sales capacity
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Highly inquisitive, focused and considerate
• Good judgment and discretion when working with confidential information

Preffered qualifications

• Fluency in one or more of these languages may be required:
• Luxembourgish
• French
• A second EU language is preferable but not essential.

2 November, 2025

For more than 200 years, we have been working with innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and their families to help them achieve their unique ambitions, secure their legacies and make a difference in the world. That means providing meaningful, tailored advice now and across generations. The Private Bank helps clients plan, invest, borrow and bank to create the life and legacy they envision. Our advisors help clients achieve their financial goals by delivering the right solutions and services across our industry leading investments, credit, banking and Trust & Estates practices. This individualized attention supports our clients' unique goals and helps build, preserve and manage their wealth over time.

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What you’ll achieve

The HR OPS Analyst will provide exceptional customer service whilst delivering HR admin support to all employees related to but not limited to on-boarding, off-boarding, data administration, benefits support and time & attendance. As part of this role you will be required to take part in HR projects as a HR Operations representative. Act as point of contact towards business stakeholders & team members.

You will:

• Provide daily operational support for internal client group on record keeping, onboarding, off boarding, internal transfer, employment contract management, employee letters, employment certificates, visa support documentation, allowance changes and leave tool management. May also support country specific tools and systems.

• Streamline and simplify end-to-end HR operations processes for optimal efficiency and effectiveness. Establish continuous improvement process.

• Oversee and manage a wide range of team members’ benefitsadministration/programs(i.e. medical/social benefits & claims, life and supplementary insurance, pension and allowances. Collaborate across HR functions and payroll to ensure accuracy of team members’ pay items.

• Own records management for the entire employee population including both soft and hard copy.

• Participate & lead HR OPS projects for your country/region, analyze and evaluate data and reports, present findings & solutions to leadership.

Essential Requirements

• University degree in Human Resources

• 2-3 years of experience on similar HR position

• Fluent English language

• Communication skills & strong customer orientation

• Microsoft Office package, experience with Workday, Service Now or similar tools

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of German labor legislation​