Power Trading – New Ventures & Business Development Intern

TotalEnergies SE; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Group in Geneva offers an internship to contribute to strategic projects in the power trading space. You will work on market-entry strategies, financial analysis and potential M&A transactions, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-disciplinary teams within an international, fast-moving environment.

You will collaborate with trading desks, regulatory experts and other business units to develop business projections, perform research, and translate insights into

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities with sound commercial judgment.
• Ability to structure complex problems, develop hypotheses and translate analysis into practical recommendations.
• Basic knowledge of energy markets and a genuine interest in power trading and business development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex subjects clearly.
• Advanced proficiency in English, French would be an advantage.
• Curious, proactive and resourceful, with a willingness to take initiative and contribute new ideas.
• Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and adapting to evolving projects.
• Interest in Generative AI and its practical applications in research and business analysis, with an understanding of the importance of verifying information, challenging outputs and documenting assumptions.
• A collaborative mindset and an organized, objective and solution-oriented approach.
• A tri-partite agreement is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Assist in market-entry assessments across Europe and APAC.
• Contribute to business plans including market assessments and financial assumptions.
• Collaborate with trading desks, regulatory experts and support functions to assess market attractiveness and requirements.
• Prepare analyses and presentations for management decisions on new market entry.
• Conduct market research to identify potential partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor competitor activities and regulatory developments in targeted markets.
• Analyze electricity market trends and interactions with natural gas and LNG.
• Translate findings into clear recommendations for the business.
• Support long-term planning, forecasting and budgeting exercises.
• Assist in M&A and strategic partnership activities as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Financial modelling

Energy markets knowledge

Presentation skills

English proficiency

French language

Autonomous working

Initiative

Generative AI interest

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree (Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics)

Job description

Interested in the commercial and strategic side of energy trading? Curious about how new markets are assessed, business opportunities are developed and investment decisions are made?

Join our New Ventures team within the Power Trading division in Geneva and contribute to the expansion of our power trading activities across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Working in an international and fast-moving environment, you will gain direct exposure to market-entry strategies, business development, financial analysis and potentially M&A transactions, supporting projects that shape the future of our power trading business.

TotalEnergies Gas & Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low-carbon energies. With more than 550 employees, TGP operates in Switzerland, the United States, Singapore, France, Germany and Spain. It evolves in fast-changing market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation. TGP is responsible for optimizing the purchase and sales portfolios of gas, electricity, CO ₂ emissions, dry bulk and LNG across global markets, in compliance with the Company’s trading guidelines.

As a Power Trading – New Ventures & Business Development Intern, you will contribute to strategic projects supporting the international development of our power trading activities.

Working closely with trading desks, regulatory experts, market analysts, Legal and other business teams, your responsibilities will include:

Business Development & New Market Entry

• Support the assessment of new business opportunities and potential market entries across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Contribute to the development of business plans, including market assessments, financial assumptions and commercial scenarios.
• Work with trading desks, regulatory specialists and support functions to assess market attractiveness, opportunities and implementation requirements.
• Prepare analyses and presentations to support management decisions on new market entry.
• Conduct market research to identify potential partners, key stakeholders and emerging commercial opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activities, market structures and regulatory developments in targeted markets.
• Analyze electricity market trends, including renewable penetration, supply and demand dynamics, and interactions with natural gas and LNG markets.
• Translate qualitative and quantitative findings into clear recommendations for the business.

Long-Term Planning & Business Forecasting

• Support the preparation of business plans and financial forecasts for power trading activities.
• Collaborate with trading desks and relevant teams, including corporate PPAs, Renewables and Flexible Power, to develop commercial assumptions and business projections.
• Contribute to financial models, scenario analyses and budgeting exercises.
• Prepare management presentations and supporting materials for strategic discussions.

Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships

Depending on the team's active transaction pipeline:

• Support the assessment of potential acquisitions, investments and strategic partnerships in the power trading sector.
• Collaborate with the Corporate M&A team on business analysis and due diligence activities.
• Review information memoranda and documentation made available through transaction data rooms.
• Contribute to due diligence Q&A processes and prepare analysis for internal management committees.

Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of defined workstreams, interact with senior stakeholders and explore how digital tools and Generative AI can support research, market analysis and business development.

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.

Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, combined with sound commercial judgment. Financial modelling skills would be a strong advantage.
• Ability to structure complex or ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses and translate analysis into practical recommendations.
• Basic knowledge of energy markets and a genuine interest in power trading and business development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex subjects clearly and concisely.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken. French would be an advantage.
• Curious, proactive and resourceful, with a willingness to take initiative and contribute new ideas.
• Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and adapting to evolving projects.
• Interest in Generative AI and its practical applications in research and business analysis, with an understanding of the importance of verifying information, challenging outputs and documenting assumptions.
• A collaborative mindset and an organized, objective and solution-oriented approach.
• A tri-partite agreement is mandatory