As a Product Management Intern, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and assist in building user-focused solutions for our products. You’ll contribute to the creation and iteration of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with user insights and business goals. Working closely with senior product managers and stakeholders, you will support the development, launch, and iteration of new features, while analyzing performance metrics and market trends to drive optimization. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product development and play a meaningful part in Xaver’s success.

Product Development

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and business, to define product requirements.
• Assist in building intuitive, user-focused solutions for our pension products.
• Contribute to the creation and iteration of product roadmaps based on user insights and business goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with senior product managers and founders to align on strategic objectives.
• Support communication between teams and help document product requirements
• Gather and document requirements from both internal and external stakeholders.

Execution & Delivery

• Support the development and launch of new product features, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
• Test and validate product improvements, actively seeking feedback to drive continuous iteration.

Analytics & Optimization

• Analyze product performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform product decisions.
• Participate in customer research and user testing to validate product features and improve attractiveness.

AI & Technical Advocacy

• Maintain a high-level of curiosity for understanding AI concepts and how they apply to the product’s core functionality, ensuring effective communication with technical teams.
• Develop an understanding of the product’s AI features and assist in communicating how our solution addresses industry specific challenges.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Initial exposure (e.g., prior internships, university projects) to product management, project management, or a similar role, ideally in a technology-driven environment.
• Basic understanding of the financial services or FinTech landscape is a plus.
• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, adept at managing multiple tasks in high-pressure settings.
• Excels in organizational tasks with a keen ability to prioritize and adapt effectively in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, curious, and adaptable, with a genuine passion for innovation and startups.
• Fluency in English and German is required; other European languages are a plus.

Maria Paula Guimaraes, Senior Product Manager

Company Headquarters in Cologne (Onsite)

• A paramount opportunity to shape the strategy of an industry-redefining venture from an early stage, working alongside experienced founders and being backed by internationally renowned investors from the start.
• A role which offers continuous avenues for professional advancement and the outlook to take over leadership in the company.
• Empowerment and trust will let you drive your own projects from day one.
• Competitive remuneration. Additional company perks such as gym memberships round up an individual package.
• An amazing office in the center of Cologne.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work culture.

Forward-thinking candidates are invited to submit their resume, an insightful cover letter, and a link to their LinkedIn profile.

Note: We are staunch believers in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. Discrimination on grounds of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other factor is against our core principles.