General information

External job title
Compliance Manager (m/f/d) - Energy Trading (International)
Company:
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Location:
Karlsruhe
Reference number:
T-RP 20251208
Full time/part time:
Full-time
About the company

We are looking for people who believe in the positive power of energy and in their own ability to move things forward. People who know the importance of energy and infrastructure and recognize the immense opportunities they present to shape the future for everybody. Because we are just the same: a large, dynamic company that opens its door wide to people who want to join us in turning ideas into real change.

Our benefits

We want our employees to feel secure – in every aspect. That is why we value stable working relationships, safely equipped workspaces, regular health checks and individual onboarding and development. Financial extras such as and allowances provide additional security.


Further benefits:

  • 30 days annual leave
  • Financial extras such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus, profit-sharing, an employee savings plan, company pension scheme, energy price discount and child bonus
  • Leasing options for mobile devices and bicycles
  • Discounted "Deutschland-Ticket" (train ticket)
  • Flexible working models such as part-time hours and home office
  • More about our various employer benefits at a glance
Your tasks

A wide range of tasks

The Trading Compliance department is responsible for the development, operation and continuous improvement of the existing compliance management system of EnBW Trading as a tool to identify, assess, and track compliance obligations and related risks, to assist with the development of compliance solutions and risk mitigation strategies, to monitor the adherence to regulations, and to track and monitor sanctions respectively sanction compliance. Furthermore, the organizational unit is responsible for conducting trade surveillance for EnBW Trading.  In this role, you will, as part of the compliance team and report to the Head of Trading Compliance, support the development, operation, and improvement of our compliance management system with a focus on compliance obligations within our international Trading entities


  • Lead compliance efforts for international trading entities, focusing on regulatory requirements in LNG, coal, ammonia, and algo trading.
  • Act as the primary interface, coordinating the expansion of the compliance management system (CMS) to meet international standards.
  • Support the implementation of compliance frameworks, including Plan-Do-Check-Act cycles, and ensure adherence to EnBW policies and regulations across entities.
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments, derive measures, and track their execution, while coordinating training initiatives locally and centrally.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for management and employees on Trading Compliance matters, providing guidance on procedural requirements and regulatory updates.
Your profile

Convincing profile


  • Degree in business, law, or comparable qualifications.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in compliance, legal, regulation, or risk control roles, ideally within energy trading or financial services, with UK market exposure.
  • Strong knowledge of international regulations, including financial market laws (MiFID, ESG, sanctions, etc.), and a firm belief in the importance of compliance.
  • Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills, paired with strong communication abilities in English; German proficiency is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Independent, solution-focused work ethic with adaptability to dynamic environments.
About the department

EnBW's Trading business unit is EnBW's central market access point to the energy markets. We are active in key European markets and on international energy exchanges. Our Trading unit is responsible for the optimal management of EnBW's portfolio, is active in the trading of renewable energies and thus supports the Energiewende. We are also involved in future topics such as hydrogen or smart & digital in trading, as well as in new supply contracts and the management of renewable energies. EnBW's Business Unit Trading operates with an international team with employees from more than 30 nations, represented at 4 European locations: Germany, England, Norway and Switzerland. Take the chance and play a part in shaping the future.

Contact

Are you interested? Apply online now! A cover letter is not required; we may ask a few job-specific questions in our application form.
In addition to EnBW, our recruiting team also recruits for other Group companies. If you have any questions, please contact Manuela Wieckenberg | m.wieckenberg@enbw.com.

Everyone is embraced here, irrespective of gender, age, sexual orientation, heritage, faith, beliefs, or physical ability.

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Recruiter
Manuela Wieckenberg | m.wieckenberg@enbw.com