Internship Energy Trading & Clearing for up to 12 months (part-/full-time)

Deutsche Börse Group; Leipzig; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Deutsche Börse Group, via ECC, invites you to an internship in Clearing ETD & Risk Operations in Leipzig for up to 12 months. You will support daily operations, advise clearing members on risk topics, and gain hands-on experience in risk identification and mitigation within a central clearing house.

You will work closely with experienced colleagues in a dynamic, international market environment and gain exposure to continuous improvement of risk monitoring processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or about to complete a university degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Math, Physics, CS, Engineering).
• Strong interest in financial markets, exchange trading, risk management and energy markets.
• Analytical mindset with ability to understand complex processes and dependencies.
• Proactive, structured, reliable work approach and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clearing members on risk, position and collateral management topics.
• Analyze operational risks from daily activities and support mitigation measures.
• Contribute to enhancement of applications and systems used for risk monitoring and operations.
• Document procedures and ensure information remains accurate and up to date.

Skills

Analytical mindset

MS Office

Excel

Fluent English

German advantage

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

Internship Commodity ETD Clearing and Risk Operations for up to 12 months (part-/full-time)

Have you ever wondered what happens after a trade is concluded on an exchange? How do buyers and sellers receive the energy they have traded, and how are risks managed if one party fails to meet its obligations? As the central counterparty for the EEX Group and several partner exchanges, European Commodity Clearing (ECC) plays a critical role in ensuring the secure and reliable functioning of European energy and commodity markets. Here you can find more information about how Clearing does work at ECC.

As an Intern (f/m/d) in our Clearing ETD & Risk Operations team, you will become fully integrated into the daily operations of the European Commodity Clearing (ECC), the central clearing house of the EEX Group. Over a period of up to 12 months, you will gain first-hand insights into the processes that ensure the secure and efficient functioning of European energy and commodity markets.

You will be fully integrated into the daily activities of the team and gain valuable insights into the operational processes. You will support the team in advising clearing members and trading participants on topics related to risk, position, and collateral management, while developing a strong understanding of how risks are identified, monitored, and managed within a clearing house. In addition, you will contribute to the analysis and assessment of operational risks arising from daily business activities and support the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures. You will also be involved in the continuous enhancement of applications and systems used for risk monitoring and operational processes and help ensure that relevant procedures and documentation remain accurate and up to date. Throughout your internship, you will work closely with experienced colleagues, take on meaningful responsibilities, and gain hands‑on experience in a highly dynamic and international market environment. You will become part of a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, mutual support, and continuous learning. We call it our Exchange Mindset.

You bring along:

• Recently completed or about to complete a university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or relevant expereinces in a coporate banking or invstement banking
• Strong interest in financial markets, exchange trading, risk management, and the energy industry
• Analytical mindset and the ability to understand complex processes and interdependencies
• Proactive, structured, and reliable way of working
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Fluent English skills; German is considered an advantage
• An attractive hourly wage
• A place in a dynamic and international team within the EEX Group and Group Deutsche Börse
• A perspective in the constantly growing and developing energy industry
• A good work‑life balance thanks to flexible working hours

Welcome
to our World.

Hello from EEX. As a leading commodity exchange in Europe, we develop, operate and connect the markets for global energy and commodity trading from Leipzig and 24other worldwide offices. What’s the secret to our success? We are an expert team of dynamic individuals that drive forward exciting projects while sharing experiences, celebrating success and creating memories, together.

We encourage women to apply and develop their careers with us.