Program start date: 1 October 2026
Timeline for application: The application phase is open from 1- 30 April 2026
Duration: 18 months, with 3 rotations
Location: Frankfurt, Prague or Luxembourg
Deutsche Börse AG • Frankfurt am Main, Luxembourg
Deutsche Börse Prague Branch • Prague
The IT Graduate Trainee Program offers you insights into different key topics such as Cloud, Software Development, Cyber Security – by joining one of our IT departments. Depending on your interest you can set your focus and actively create your future career path. You will be part of the business from day one and will be given your own projects, responsibility and a lot of creative freedom.Why Deutsche Börse Group? State-of-the-art IT solutions are at the heart of all Deutsche Börse Group’s business areas. We are focusing on building up new technologies and further strengthening our position as one of the leading technology providers for capital market infrastructure businesses. Within our IT division we develop and operate electronic trading systems, provide IT solutions to our clients all over the world and run our internal IT landscape with the latest technology.
The program allows you to rotate in three different teams, ensuring that you get insights into the area from various perspectives. You have the option to choose from the following departments:
Chief Technology Office (CTO)
CTO is responsible for ensuring an effective alignment between business and strategy, enabling Deutsche Börse to execute new technology opportunities, e.g. network or cloud infrastructure, automation, robotics and much more.
Corporate IT
Technology is the key foundation – not only for our global business and its markets but also for our employees, who run them. Our goal is to provide a digital, modern and future proof working environment supporting global human collaboration in and outside of our offices beyond Application Management for tools.
Post Trade IT
The area operates and develops the IT infrastructure, systems and applications of our post trading and issuance business. With our different IT product teams, we are the business enabler for Clearstream and essentially for the whole Deutsche Börse Group’s post trading and issuance business.
Group Security
Group Security establishes an intelligence driven security in Deutsche Börse Group which meets regulatory standards and supports a diverse infrastructure providing best practice security capabilities. The strategic positioning of governance, preventive measures and information security and physical security is in focus.
Derivatives & Cash Trading IT
The department designs, builds, tests and technically operates state-of-the-art trading platforms and trading support systems for Deutsche Börse Group’s Eurex and Xetra markets as well as the markets of our partner exchanges. The department is also responsible for the technical operations of the clearing and risk systems for Eurex and Xetra.
Clearing & Risk IT
The department includes Clearing IT, Risk IT and our Data Warehouse StatistiX and delivers a major part of Deutsche Börse Group’s IT change initiatives portfolio by developing the clearing house related IT strategy and monitoring its implementation
IT Governance, Risk and Transformation
The area serves as the center of excellence for IT governance, IT risk and IT transformation. We provide smart and practical guidance and help all IT teams across the group.
We’re looking for proactive, goal‑oriented, and tech‑driven minds who enjoy solving complex problems and turning ideas into smart solutions. If you're excited to tackle challenges, drive real impact, and grow your career in a fast‑moving tech environment, we can’t wait to hear from you! Check out the job posting for the full profile and everything we’re looking for.
As a Graduate Trainee, you will rotate through various departments, gaining insights into strategic decision-making and business processes. The job rotations will allow you to work with different experts, develop essential skills, and discover your potential in today's dynamic business environment. From the outset, you will have the opportunity to learn through feedback, job shadowing, and challenging projects.
Your personal development is our key focus and will be actively supported. You will have access to a dedicated Graduate Trainee learning journey, along with technical and soft-skill training opportunities. Additionally, you will benefit from onboarding sessions and exclusive knowledge sessions. Throughout your rotations, you will receive continuous feedback and engage in ongoing development discussions with leadership.
During the program, you will have the opportunity to build a strong personal network within Deutsche Börse Group. This network can be leveraged to kick-start your career, opening doors to new opportunities, providing valuable career advice, and helping you navigate the professional landscape more effectively.
Throughout the duration of the program, you will be matched with an experienced colleague acting as your personal mentor and supporting your development. Additionally, you will be paired with a buddy who will support you during the onboarding process and help you become familiar with the organization, ensuring you have the resources needed to start strong.
You will interact with our colleagues from all over the world and will gain insights into the work out our different offices. This will help you to develop an extensive network and get to know other locations of Deutsche Börse Group.
Apply via our online application portal. Please upload your CV, overview of grades, degree certificate and, if applicable, your employment references.
If your documents have sparked our interest, we will invite you to an 30min interview with HR. If we believe you are a good match for us, you will receive an invitation to our virtual Assessment Day.
During this day, we will get to know each other better, and you will work with a group of other candidates on a business case study. Once the Assessment Day has been completed, we will provide you feedback shortly afterwards and, if applicable, offer you a position in our IT Graduate Trainee Program.
Take your career to the next level with us and embrace new challenges!
Tel.: +49 6921111810
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