German/English speaker looking for Business/Finance jobs around Maastricht
Hi everyone!
I’m currently looking into job opportunities in Maastricht and the surrounding Limburg area and would really appreciate some local advice.
I’m German and currently completing my Master’s degree in Management. I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics and previous work experience in fund coordination & controlling at a German bank, as well as an internship in venture capital/portfolio management.
I speak German and Turkish natively and English at C1 level. I also have some knowledge of French and Spanish. However, I don’t speak Dutch yet, which is my main concern when looking at opportunities in the Netherlands.
I’m particularly interested in international companies where the working language is English and where German could potentially be an advantage.
Does anyone here have experience finding a professional/corporate job in the Maastricht area without speaking Dutch? Are there any companies in Maastricht, Sittard, Geleen, Heerlen or the surrounding area that you would recommend looking into?
I’d also be interested to hear whether not speaking Dutch is a major disadvantage for these types of roles, or whether English is generally sufficient at international companies.
Any company recommendations, personal experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)