System Manager – Traceability and Chain of Custody

Köln, Hybrid

Full-time

Permanent employee

55,000 - 65,000 € per year

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading global certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially over the last 3 years.

To further strengthen our Aviation & Maritime activities, we are looking forward to welcoming you asSystem Manager – Traceability and Chain of Custodyat our headquarters in Cologne.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving ISCC certification frameworks with a strong focus on Chain of Custody systems, including Book & Claim approaches across Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Alternative Marine Fuels (AMF), and road transport fuels. You will work closely with international stakeholders across the sustainable fuels value chain and contribute to ensuring the integrity, robustness, and scalability of ISCC systems in line with evolving regulatory and market requirements.

If you are passionate about sustainabilityand would like to join a culturally certified Great Place to Work®company with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference, we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

Leading the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISCC certification frameworks related to Chain of Custody approaches, including Book & Claim systems across SAF, alternative marine fuels, and road transport fuels, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory and voluntary market requirements
Monitoring global regulatory and voluntary frameworks and assessing their implications for ISCC certification schemes, while developing proactive system responses and improvements
Researching, developing, and refining Chain of Custody methodologies in close collaboration with industry stakeholders, ensuring robustness, auditability, and practical market applicability
Building, maintaining, and further developing IT infrastructure, registry systems, and digital tools supporting Book & Claim and Chain of Custody operations
Liaising with global policymakers, regulators, and standard-setting bodies, including SBTi, GHG Protocol, EU institutions, ICAO CORSIA, and other relevant frameworks on Chain of Custody approaches, including Book and Claim
Developing and maintaining governance and integrity frameworks for ISCC systems, including eligibility criteria, claim rules, and mechanisms to prevent double counting
Designing and implementing corrective measures and safeguards to ensure a high-integrity certification and registry system
Building and strengthening relationships across the sustainable fuels value chain, including fuel producers, suppliers, traders, airlines, shipping companies, and corporate users
Designing, delivering, and supporting training programmes for certification bodies, auditors, system users, and regulators
Representing ISCC at international conferences, industry events, and stakeholder workshops as a subject matter expert
Developing presentations, technical papers, and communication materials to support thought leadership in sustainable fuels and Chain of Custody systems

Your profile

University degreein environmental sciences, law, policy, economics, business administration, natural sciences, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of professional experienceafter graduation, with at least 2 years in a relevant industry (e.g. certification organisations, sustainability systems, fuels sector, aviation, maritime, or trading environments)
Proven experience in sustainable fuels or related energy/fuel markets (e.g. SAF, marine fuels, e-fuels, (bio)fuels producers, fossil fuels, fuel traders, biomethane)
Strong understanding of sustainability certification systems and regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU RED, ICAO CORSIA, IMO regulations)
Familiarity with voluntary frameworks such as SBTi and GHG Protocol, including Scope 1–3 accounting principles
Knowledge of Chain of Custody methodologies, including Mass Balance and Book & Claim systems
Experience with registry systems, digital certification tools, or related IT-based tracking systems is a strong advantage
Proven background in stakeholder engagement, external communications, and public speaking
Experience in client-facing roles such as account management, consulting, sales, or similar environments
Strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual thinking skills with an independent working style
Excellent English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe thatour team is our core assetand we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Great Team Environment

Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
The opportunity to work independently and shape processes

Individual learning and development plan

Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
Many free language classes
Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance

Hybridset-up
4 weeks remote workat a place of choice (after probation)
Flexible working hours and trust based working time
30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
Annual bonus scheme based on performance

Wellness Programs

Subsidized Urban Sports Club
Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certificationis a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains.To date, ISCC holds more than 15,800 valid certificates in 130 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals atISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.

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