This position is initially limited to a 2‑year contract, with the possibility of extension or transition into a permanent role.
We’re flexible! We’re happy to receive applications in English or German.

You don’t meet all requirements? We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every criterion.

Who we are and how you fit into the team: 
European Commodity Clearing AG (“ECC”) is a Leipzig based clearing house providing clearing and settlement services for European commodity exchanges and their global client community. As a regulated financial institution, ECC is subject to strict anti money laundering and sanctions requirements. 
The Customer Due Diligence & KYC Team ensures the identification, assessment and ongoing monitoring of client risks throughout the customer lifecycle (“Know Your Customer” – KYC). The team also ensures a timely identification and escalation of potential AML or sanction related client risks and ensure compliance with AML and sanction regimes throughout the customer life cycle. 

Your tasks:
As a KYC Analyst, you perform KYC background checks, screenings and risk scoring for new and existing clients. You identify client related risks and prepare management recommendations by documenting and verifying information in line with internal rules. You support Compliance, Legal and Market Surveillance teams, maintain detailed client records for second level review, and assist internal and external audits. You also contribute to the continuous improvement and digitization of KYC and AML processes and receive a great deal in return for your outstanding performance from your team. After all, we value the exchange of ideas, being there for each other and encouraging each other to become better.
 
Your skills:

• University degree in Finance, Law, Economics, Business Administration or a comparable qualification, or equivalent professional experience
• Prior experience in Compliance, AML/KYC, Audit or Risk functions, ideally within an international financial institution or the energy industry are desirable
• Strong analytical and research skills with a high level of risk awareness
• High attention to detail, accuracy and ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a professional, self‑motivated working style; ability to collaborate effectively across all stakeholder levels
• Excellent written and verbal German and English skills; additional languages are an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Jira and BvD knowledge beneficial.

Why join us?

• Attractive salary package with many advantages such as childcare, meal allowance, job ticket, sports and leisure events
• Flexible hybrid work concept and flexible working hours
• Personal development through extensive training opportunities
• A place in a dynamic and international team within EEX Group and Deutsche Börse Group
• A long-term perspective in the constantly growing and evolving energy industry
• Bespoke onboarding plan