Energy Trading Operations Placement Programme

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy trading company in Swindon is offering year-long Industrial Placements for students in analytical subjects. Positions span various areas such as risk governance, trading, and market analysis, aiming to provide hands-on experience in the energy market. Ideal candidates are analytical, collaborative, and motivated to take on challenges. The role also includes benefits like competitive salary, annual bonus, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Desire to find new solutions.
• Able to operate independently or in a team.
• Enthusiasm for personal development.

Responsibilities

• Manage market abuse risk and algo trade governance.
• Ensure smooth execution and settlement of energy portfolio.
• Analyse profit & loss trading strategies and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency

Commercial aptitude

Analytical mind

Motivated to take on new challenges

Education

Currently in penultimate year of a highly analytical numerical or business-focused subject

Job description

From here choose a whole world of experience

Looking to gain experience at a leading European energy trading house with real growth potential. Want to work alongside industry experts building experience and skills that will help you flourish in your early career. Then one of our year‑long Industrial Placements could be just what you are looking for.

Opportunities across a variety of areas

Join us at the UK headquarters of RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST) in Swindon. We currently have opportunities across the following areas:

• Automated Trading & Surveillance Risk
  

  Manage the market abuse risk and algo trade governance, communicate relevant information to senior stakeholders. Fulfil RWEST's regulatory duty of supervision and help protect our licence to trade.



• Back Office
  

  Join the integral part of our business which ensures the smooth execution and settlement of our energy portfolio including renewable energy, gas, freight, LNG, biomass and chrome ore. Manage trade confirmations and documentation and handle all aspects of post‑trade activities such as trade reconciliations, regulatory reporting, compliance, collateral management and meter data management of our entire asset portfolio.



• Commercial Asset Optimisation
  

  Gain insight into how we optimise positions and purchase of commodities (such as gas) to operate our power stations. Work on modelling and analysis projects to deliver real value to the business.



• New Business Partners Team
  

  Be part of RWEST's global growth activities in new markets with new products implementation for the commercial desks. This includes development, monitoring and active management of the global approved product database and reports to the business.



• Risk Governance
  

  Provide transparency on the state of risk to the RWEST board and management via Enterprise Risk Report, Stress Test Report, etc. to help the board manage risk appetite. Gate check on RWEST's limit framework and limit management process whilst being the interface providing guidance coordination and ad‑hoc analysis for desk‑facing market risk teams and other functions across RWEST.



• Trading Risk
  

  Analyse profit & loss trading strategies and market risks of our trading desks, communicate relevant information to senior stakeholders and provide independent advice to the Board.

Job requirements and experiences

We are looking for students who are in the penultimate year of a highly analytical numerical or business‑focused subject (such as Maths, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business or Economics) and who are ideally on track to achieve a 2:1 or higher. You must have:

• Excellent communication skills with fluent English


• IT proficiency


• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions


• Motivated to take on new challenges whether operating independently or in a team


• Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skills


• Analytical mind and the ability to learn quickly


• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team

Community support

At RWEST we embrace an energy‑driven inclusive culture and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experiences you bring.

Our industrial placement programme is designed to give you the chance to gain highly valuable work experience and skills. From day one you’ll be making a real contribution to your team. The support structure includes in‑house courses and on‑the‑job training. A current placement student is allocated as a buddy to all new joiners to enhance the onboarding process and overlapping your start date to ensure一肖 support as you begin your journey.

Your benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus


• Company pension


• Discounted employee share scheme


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; can buy up to an additional 5 days leave per year


• Two paid annual volunteer days to be used with a charity or initiative of your choice


• An enhanced maternity scheme and family‑friendly policies


• Free on‑site healthcare plus access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme


• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP-thumb ​providing immediate and confidential help for any work health or life matters


• Access to a modern office and trading floor with state‑of‑the‑art IT


• Open and diverse company culture with clubs and societies – join any of our employee networks for social interaction (including Diversity Ambassador Programme)


• Flexible benefits including discounts at shops

Key skills

• Business Development, Electrical Engineering, Management Experience, HVAC, Territory Management, Project Management, Quality Control, Contract Management, Budgeting, Program Development, Public Speaking, Contracts

Other information

Employment Type: Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

Location: Swindon UK
Start Date: July 2026
Starting Salary: 27,100 p.a.

Apply before: 12th January 2026

Please upload your CV and cover letter in English and as one document. Also please include your recent university and A‑Level (or equivalent) grades.

About us

facilitar RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight‑knit 2,000‑strong teams drawn from over 70 countries operate Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants' dispatch and take care of renewable electricity sales too. Tech‑led and customer‑focused, an agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well‑established graduate programmes to recognition – you’ll tafelre an energised culture by trust, passion and performance.

Additional notes

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications irrespective of sex, disability, nationality, ethnicity and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters. As an inclusive employer we want to support you to perform at your best at each stage of our recruitment process and can make adjustments to ensure this. If you’d like to request any adjustments or know how we can support you better, please contact us confidentially.