International Trainee - Strategy & Business advisor

Vattenfall; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Vattenfall is seeking an International Trainee in Strategy & Business advisory to join our Fleet Development staff function within Generation. You will work on analyses, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration across markets and locations in a year-long trainee program.

The role offers meaningful responsibilities, a structured development path, and exposure to real business challenges in the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Engineering or Business and Economics.
• Strategic and analytical mindset; ability to analyze complex information.
• Fluency in Swedish and English; German is a merit.

Responsibilities

• Take part in analyses and strategy development to support future business decisions and goals.
• Take part in business oversight activities, supporting our business units in their efforts to improve performance.

Education

Master of Science in Engineering or Business and Economics

Job description

International Trainee - Strategy & Business advisor

• Workplace type (LinkedIn): On-site
• Type of Employment (Career Site): Full-time only

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.

Shape the future of energy.

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives and contribute to solving one of society's most important challenges? We are looking for talented graduates to join the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme. This is your opportunity to accelerate your development, build a strong network across Vattenfall and contribute to the energy transition from day one.

About the traineeship.

This traineeship offers you a uniqueopportunity to kickstart your career in sustainable business. Each of the trainee positions is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities, challenges and matching profile.

What you will experience

Personal and professional growth: Accelerate your development through structured learning, reflection, networking opportunities and real business challenges.

Cross-functional network: Connect with trainees and colleagues across Vattenfall's different markets, business areas and locations through programme activities, site visits and cross-functional collaboration.

Meaningful contribution: Take on real responsibilities from day one, contribute fresh perspectives and help shape the future of fossil free living.

I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company, but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.

Your role as a Trainee – Strategy & Business advisor

Business Area (BA) Generation is responsible for Vattenfall’s nuclear and hydropower operations. Our mission is to maximize business opportunities while contributing to a reliable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy system.

Our staff function Fleet Development within BA Generation, is responsible for strategic planning, optimization of our generation assets, business unit support and follow-up, and business development activities.

This includes conducting analyses, developing strategies, driving strategic processes, and pursuing business and development opportunities. We also monitor the progress of BA Generation’s objectives, track external developments, and perform benchmarking activities.

Your responsibilities:

• Take part in analyses and strategy development to support future business decisions and goals, helping translate technical, operational and business insights into recommendations
• Take part in business oversight activities, supporting our business units in their efforts to improve performance and deliver long-term value.

As a Trainee - Strategy & Business advisor you recognize yourself in the following:

• Master of Sience in Engineering or Business and Economics
• You have a strategic and analytical mindset, being able to take in and analyze complex and sometimes contradictory information.
• You are a strong team player who works effectively across teams and stakeholder groups, building trust and creating alignment to achieve shared objectives.
• You are action oriented and enjoying taking on and deliver on new opportunities and challenges.
• You are fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, German is a merit

Whether you aspire to a climate smarter career as an energy specialist, visionary manager, or inspirational project lead, we offer these opportunities within our Trainee Programme.

I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relations and be resilient in an international organization.

To be considered for our traineeship, you should:

• Be a recent graduate with an academic degree or expected graduation before March 2027.
• Have maximum one year of work experience.
• Be fluent in Swedish and English. Skills in otherlanguages can be a merit.
• Be willing to relocate for possible assignments throughout the organization.
• Identify with our principles: active, open, positive and safety.

Location:

You will be working in the department Performance Optimization within Staff Function Fleet Development and located in Solna, Sweden.

Our offer

Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organization's values: Open, Active, Positive and Safe. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year, you will combine meaningful work with structured development opportunities, networking, workshops and site visits across Vattenfall's business areas and locations. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package.

In Sweden, the trade union representatives are Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Anders Bohlin (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall Switchboard [phone].

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening may be part of your recruitment process. The screening will be performed by a third party, called DISA.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.