Trading & Clearing Graduate Trainee Programme
Find current openingsAre you a recent graduate with a passion for capital markets and ready to take the first step towards a dynamic career at the heart of the financial industry? Then our 18- month Graduate Trainee Programme in Deutsche Börse’s Trading & Clearing Division might be just the right fit for you!
Programme start date: 01 October 2025
Timeline for application: The application phase is currently open
Duration: 18 months, with 3 rotations
Location: Frankfurt am Main (including visits to other locations)
Current Openings
Trading & Clearing Graduate Trainee Programme (f/m/d)
Deutsche Börse AG • Frankfurt am Main
What is the Trading & Clearing Graduate Trainee Programme about?
Understand the pulsating interplay of international markets at one of the largest international exchange and clearing organisations. With our comprehensive Trainee Programme, you will learn how to operate and strategically develop our business in our expert departments. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the Eurex Derivatives Exchange and Eurex Clearing AG as well as the European Energy Exchange Group and 360T are part of our global financial infrastructure offering across all asset classes.
Gain hands-on experience in the versatile landscape of trading and clearing operations, compliance, risk management, client service, product development and strategy. While exploring diverse areas you will contribute to business processes, stakeholder management and strategic decision-making right from the beginning.
Spend an exciting 18 months primarily within our headquarters in Frankfurt, and gain insights into our worldwide operations at other locations.
Based on your interests, we will give you the opportunity to state your preferences with regards to different areas of work.
Programme journey
1. trimester (6 months): Market Operations, Clearing & Risk Operations or Client Service
2. trimester (6 months): Risk Management or Compliance/Audit-oriented areas
3. trimester (6 months): Product Development, Business Development, Strategy or other functions depending on advancement in the first 12 months
Why a Traineeship at Deutsche Börse Group?
At Deutsche Börse Group, innovation drives every move. Technology is at our core, helping us make a difference and evolve financial market operations. With us, you grow by focusing on our join purpose: creating trust in the markets of today and tomorrow.
We're seeking proactive, goal-oriented and analytical minds with a passion for working with clients and building interpersonal relationships at a professional level. If you're ready to take on challenges, make meaningful contributions, and thrive your career in a dynamic environment, we are looking forward to hearing from you!
What to expect as a Graduate Trainee
Job Rotation
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.
Personal Development
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.
Networking
During the programme, 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.
Mentoring
Throughout the duration of the programme, 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.
Internationality
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.
Our Application Process
Step 1. Application
Apply via our online application portal. Please upload your CV, cover letter, overview of grades, degree certificate and, if applicable, your employment references. Are you the perfect match for this opportunity? Convince us with your motivation!
Step 2. Virtual Interview
If your documents have sparked our interest, we will invite you to a virtual interview which will be scheduled for May 2025. If we believe you are a good match for us, you will receive an invitation to our Assessment Day.
Step 3. Virtual Assessment
Assessment day date: 24 June 2025 (TBC)
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 Trading & Clearing Graduate Trainee Programme.
Any questions?
Learn more on our Overview pageContact
Recruiting Team
Take your career to the next level with us and embrace new challenges!
Tel.: +49 6921111810
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