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.

Your tasks:

As a Working Student (f/m/d) Energy Trading & Clearing, you will become part of our Clearing ETD & Risk Operations team and gain hands-on experience in the operational processes that take place behind exchange trading. A key focus of the role is supporting the daily clearing and settlement activities that enable thousands of energy market transactions to be processed smoothly and securely. During the afternoon hours, you will assist the team in executing daily settlement processes and monitoring customer trading limits, helping to ensure that clearing operations run efficiently and in line with regulatory and operational requirements. Along the way, you will gain valuable insights into risk management, exchange operations, and the mechanisms that safeguard European energy markets. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will learn how a modern clearing house operates while developing a practical understanding of financial and energy markets. From day one, you will take on responsibility, contribute to daily operations, and become an active member of a collaborative team. The afternoon focus of this role makes it particularly well suited to combine with your studies. Working hours amount to up to 20 hours per week. In return, you will join a team that values knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous development. We call it our Exchange Mindset.

Your bring along:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Availability to work as a working student for at least three semesters
• Ability to work 18-20 hours per week alongside your studies and regularly join the team on-site in the office on at least two working days per week
• Hands-on mindset and willingness to actively contribute to operational processes
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to maintain an overview in a dynamic environment
• Interest in financial markets, exchange trading, risk management, and the energy industry
• Good written and spoken German and English skills

Why join us?

• An attractive hourly wage (15€/h during Bachelor, 16€/h during Master)
• A good work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours
• Subsidy for EGYM Well Pass membership and mobile working (internet usage)
• 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