Commercial Analytics Intern

VAROPreem; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Development opportunities

Pension plan

Bike plan

Job summary

VAROPreem is seeking a Commercial Analytics Intern in Rotterdam to work on a core analytical project aligned with business objectives, while gaining exposure to multiple desks and products across physical, futures, and OTC markets.

The role emphasizes data-driven trading insights, dashboard development, and hands-on learning across Trading, Risk Management and Commercial teams. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong analytical skills and programming experience.

Qualifications

• Recent Bachelor graduate in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Data Science or similar.

Responsibilities

• Analyze price movements, spreads, and forward curves.
• Support daily exposure and risk monitoring for trading desks.
• Assist with scenario and sensitivity analysis on trading positions.
• Help analyse PnL drivers and market performance.
• Maintain and improve desk-level dashboards and reports.
• Automate recurring reports using Excel and/or Python.
• Work with market and position data from internal systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel (VBA)

Python/R/SQL

Data interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Data Science or similar

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Hours

Fulltime, 40 hours

Location

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The Position

As a Commercial Analytics Intern, you will receive one core analytical project with a clear business objective and deliverable (approximately 80% of your time). The remaining time of your internship is dedicated to gaining structured desk exposure, providing hands‑on experience across different products and desks. You will also have the opportunity to work with commercial teams and learn how analytical insights translate into trading decisions and opportunities. Throughout the internship, you will gain exposure to physical, futures, and OTC markets.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analyse price movements, spreads, and forward curves;
• Support daily exposure and risk monitoring for trading desks;
• Assist with scenario and sensitivity analysis on trading positions;
• Help analyse PnL drives and market performance;
• Maintain and improve desk‑level dashboards and reports;
• Automate recurring reports using Excel and/or Python;
• Work with market and position data from internal systems.

In this role, you will work closely with the Trading, Risk Management and Commercial teams to support trading desks with market analysis, risk reporting, and analytics. You will be responsible for real analytical tasks used in day‑to‑day trading decisions.

Your Profile

• You are a recent Bachelor graduate in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Data Science or similar;
• Has strong analytical and numerical skills and is comfortable working with data and drawing conclusions;
• Has advanced Excel skills (VBA) and experience with Python, R, SQL or similar programming;
• Has genuine interest in markets, trading, and commodities;
• Preferably has prior exposure to financial markets or commodities;
• Preferably has experience with data analysis projects or coursework;
• Proactive mindset: you take ownership of tasks, ask questions and seek opportunities to add value;
• Adaptability: a dynamic work environment is where you thrive in;
• Curiosity and learning agility: you are eager to explore markets, products and trading strategies, and to continuously develop new skills;
• Collaborative and independent working style: you have a team‑player mentality, yet capable of working independently;
• Structured and precise: you pay attention to details and you have a methodical approach to ensure accuracy in all aspects of your work;
• Strong communication skills: both written and verbal, you know how to communicate effectively and clear with internal and external stakeholders;
• A hands‑on, pragmatic approach: tackling tasks direct and efficient is something you do well.

Our Offer

• A professional and very well‑connected work environment with a young and international team in a growing company, on the cutting edge of the energy transition;
• Contributing to excellent work delivered by the team, where quality and team spirit are key;
• Learn from inspiring and exciting areas that intend to change the way the world applies energy;
• An attractive workplace in the office in Rotterdam with development opportunities within an international, corporate environment;
• Attractive salary structures, as well as a (partly) employer‑financed pension and bike plan etc.;
• Fun and supportive team environment that welcomes you to several social events.