Summer 2026 Norway - Finance & Trading

Equinor; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy company is offering a summer program aimed at students, providing hands-on experience in disciplines such as Finance and Trading. Applicants should have a solid academic background, good communication skills, and a global mindset. The program includes learning sessions and opportunities for personal growth, making it a unique chance to explore potential career paths within the energy sector.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Learning sessions

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a bachelor's or master's degree with a good academic record.
• Fluent in English.
• No more than two years of relevant full-time work experience.
• At least two years of higher education completed before starting.
• At least one year of higher education left after the summer program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in tasks and projects within the chosen discipline.
• Gain first-hand experience of the team's strategy and culture.
• Attend learning sessions on topics like psychological safety and career development.

Job description

Overview

Important! The job advert will be removed at 00:00 on the indicated End Date above.

To make sure your application is considered, please submit it before the end of the day on (dd.mm.yyyy):

19.10.2025

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

What does the involve? If you’re a student interested in a career in Equinor, our summer enables you to gain highly relevant hands-on experience in your chosen discipline. Our goal is to invest in the next generation of talent. The program will give you a broad understanding of our operations and strategy across all our key areas: oil, gas, renewables and low carbon solutions. It will also give you valuable experience and skills to support your studies and future career.

We believe that the future belongs to those who can transform the way we power the world and we hope you\'ll be part of that journey.

Discipline Insights

This year we are recruiting for the following disciplines within Finance and Trading:

• Market Analysis and Trading
• Finance and Control

Available locations: Bergen; Harstad; Oslo; Stavanger; Stjørdal

Find out more about the different disciplines here: https://www.equinor.com/careers/finance-and-trading

Important Notice

To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, only one account per candidate is allowed - duplicate accounts will result in all related applications being rejected. If you wish to update or correct information in your application, please contact us via Contact form.

What we expect from you

We welcome a diverse range of backgrounds to our summer programme, valuing a blend of skills and academic achievements. However, there are specific qualities and requirements we consider essential for success:

Qualities

• You identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow; open, collaborative, courageous and caring.
• You live by our safety and security expectations, contributing to our zero-harm culture.
• You communicate well, facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• You adapt to change, embrace new technology, and perform in a digitally enabled environment.
• You demonstrate a curious mind and the ability to solve problems, innovate, and identify new ways of delivering on our objectives.
• You have a global mindset and navigate well in multicultural environments.

Skills and Academic Requirements

• You are currently studying for a bachelor’s degree or master\'s and you have a good academic record
• You are fluent in English
• You have no more than two years of relevant full-time work experience
• You have completed at least two years of higher education before the starts
• You have at least one year of higher education left after the ends
• Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work are an advantage.

What can we offer you?

A summer is an ideal opportunity for you to get to know Equinor, our people and culture, and the way we work.

During your time you will primarily focus on tasks and projects within your chosen discipline, gaining first-hand experience of your team\'s strategy, processes and culture. This hands-on involvement will allow you to contribute to impactful initiatives, while developing a deeper understanding of our operations.

You will also participate in a series of engaging learning sessions, aimed at enhancing your skills and knowledge. These sessions will give you an overview of our business, processes and strategies; providing you with a deeper understanding of Equinor and the energy industry. You will also attend sessions covering topics such as psychological safety, career development and unconscious bias. These learning opportunities are designed to support your personal growth and prepare you for a successful future career.

This is not just about gaining experience, it is about building relationships, expanding your network and exploring potential career paths within a leading energy company.

Equal opportunities

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination and training, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, or any other protected status.

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.

Important notes about your application process

Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following:

• Your CV/ resume in English
• Transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) in English or a Scandinavian obtained up to this point during your studies. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.

Please note that only applications submitted with these attachments will be evaluated.

You are expected to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. All temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws.

You must make sure you have the necessary work permit for the country to which you are applying. Your work permit must be valid at the point of application and for the duration of your employment. Equinor does not support or sponsor work permits or visas for applications. If you want to know more about your right to work, please refer to policies of the authorities in the country where you intend to seek employment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of millions worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. We are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries.