Derivatives & Market Risk Analyst Intern

TotalEnergies; Genf; On-site; CHF 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Geneva invites energetic interns to join the Derivatives Middle Office. You will monitor positions, analyze market movements and contribute to risk reporting in a fast-paced international trading environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s degree in quantitative fields with strong math skills, Python and Excel proficiency, and fluency in English (French is a plus). A tri-partite agreement is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a strongly quantitative field.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with an interest in derivatives pricing.
• Fluent English; French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support daily monitoring of trading positions, portfolio exposures and risk indicators.
• Assist with calculation and explanation of daily PnL and market movements.
• Verify consistency of transaction data, pricing inputs and market curves.
• Contribute to quantitative analysis and development of risk monitoring tools.
• Prepare analyses and documentation for clear communication to the team.

Skills

Mathematical & analytical skills

Python programming

Excel proficiency

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

VBA

Excel

Job description

Contexte et environnement

Take your first steps into energy trading

Interested in derivatives, quantitative finance and global energy markets? Discover how trading portfolios are valued, monitored and analysed every day.

About Us

TotalEnergies is an integrated multi-energy company with expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas, electricity and low-carbon energies. Our Trading & Shipping and Gas & Power activities connect international energy markets with trading teams and support functions. Our Geneva hub brings together specialists working across physical and financial energy markets.

Our Culture

Energy markets move quickly, and so do our teams. We value curiosity, analytical thinking, collaboration and initiative. As an intern, you will learn from experienced professionals, contribute to real projects and work in a diverse, international environment where continuous development and respect are central to how we work.

Activités

Within TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping in Geneva, the Derivatives Middle Office team monitors the performance and market risks of trading portfolios. Working at the interface of Front Office, Finance and risk-control functions, the team analyses positions, valuations and market movements to provide accurate daily reporting and reliable indicators for decision‑making. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to derivatives, commodity markets and quantitative risk analysis in a fast‑moving international trading environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Support daily monitoring of trading positions, portfolio exposures and risk indicators, including Value at Risk (VaR), stress tests and sensitivity analysis.
• Assist with the calculation, control and explanation of daily profit and loss (PnL), including analysis of market movements and other key drivers.
• Help verify the consistency of transaction data, pricing inputs, market curves and mark‑to‑market valuations against available information.
• Contribute to quantitative analysis and the development, testing and improvement of risk monitoring and reporting tools, working with Middle Office, traders and IT teams.
• Prepare clear analyses and documentation to communicate findings to the team and support reliable reporting.

Profil du candidat

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering or another strongly quantitative field.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with an interest in derivatives pricing, financial modelling and stochastic processes.
• Strong Python programming skills and proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SQL and VBA is an advantage.
• Understanding of financial derivatives, such as futures, swaps and options; an interest in commodity and energy markets is valued.
• Rigorous, curious and proactive, with the ability to analyse complex information, communicate clearly and work collaboratively under deadlines.
• Fluent English; French is an advantage.
• A tri-partite agreement is mandatory