Energy Trading Operations Placement Programme

RWE AG; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading company in Swindon seeks applicants for its Energy Trading Operations Placement Programme starting July 2026. This year-long internship provides hands-on experience in various areas including trading risk, back office operations, and commercial asset optimization. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit. The placement promises exposure to industry experts, competitive salary, and a supportive work culture focused on diversity and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

On-site healthcare

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Fluent English is essential for effective communication.
• Proficient in IT to handle trading tools and data.
• Motivated to independently tackle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to automated trading and risk management.
• Assist in the smooth execution of energy portfolio transactions.
• Support the analysis of trading risks and profit-loss evaluations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency

Commercial aptitude

Analytical mind

Collaborative approach

Job description

Energy Trading Operations Placement Programme

Location(s): Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

Start Date: July 2026

About the placement

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.

Join us at the UK headquarters of RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST) in Swindon where we currently have opportunities across a variety of areas.

Placement areas

• Automated Trading & Surveillance Risk
  Manage the market abuse risk and algo trading governance and communicate relevant information to senior stakeholders. Fulfil RWEST’s regulatory duty of supervision and help protect our license to trade.
• Back Office
  Join this 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. We manage trade confirmations and documentation, and handle all aspects of post‑trade activities such as trade reconciliations, regulatory reporting and 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 to manage their 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 the desk‑facing market risk teams and other functions across RWEST.
• Trading Risk
  Analyse the 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

• 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

From here, you’ll have a community of support

At RWEST we have an energy to be inclusive 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Discounted employee share scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; you can also 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 our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with 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 various clubs and societies – join any of our employee networks for social interaction (including Diversity Ambassador Programme)
• Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops

From here, you have a choice to make

Keen to discover more? Why not meet #TeamRWE where you can get to know some of our colleagues better through videos, testimonials, interviews, and podcasts. Find out more on https://www.rwe.com/en/rwe-careers-portal or by looking for us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of sex, disability, nationality, ethnic 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 at [e-mail].

Any questions? [e-mail] or Paul Roberts, T: [phone]

Apply before 12th January 2026 with just a few clicks: 90966

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

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight‑knit 2,000‑strong team’s drawn from over 70 countries, and operates 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 the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech‑led and customer‑focused, the teams 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 success‑related recognition – you’ll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.