Energy Trading Ops: Year‑Long Placement

RWE; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Company pension

Share scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteer days

Maternity/Family policies

Healthcare on-site

Job summary

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH in Swindon invites you to an energy trading Operations Placement Programme. This year-long placement offers exposure to back office, new business, risk surveillance, and trading risk, with a chance to learn alongside industry experts at RWEST.

You will work on validating trade processes, building models, and supporting risk analysis while developing commercial and analytical skills in a leading European trading house.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student in analytical, numerical or business-focused subject (Maths, Physics, Engineering, CS, Economics).
• Strong communication skills in English and written English.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate and adapt to a fast-paced trading environment.
• Interest in energy markets and commercial growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist back office with trade confirmations and settlements.
• Support post-trade activities including reconciliations and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and test algorithms and models for gas and power markets.
• Collaborate with desks across RWEST to enhance processes using AI and automation.
• Contribute to risk analyses and provide insights to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

IT proficiency

AI-enabled productivity tools

Curiosity and collaboration

Analytical mindset

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Penultimate year student in analytical/ numerical or business-focused subject

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH in Swindon invites you to an energy trading Operations Placement Programme. This year-long placement offers exposure to back office, new business, risk surveillance, and trading risk, with a chance to learn alongside industry experts at RWEST.

You will work on validating trade processes, building models, and supporting risk analysis while developing commercial and analytical skills in a leading European trading house.