International Trainee Strategy & Business advisor

Shape the future of energy.  

Are you ready to challenge the status quo bring fresh perspectives and contribute to solving one of societys 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 Vattenfalls 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. 

As Joakim a former International Trainee based in Stockholm explains 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 Vattenfalls 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 Generations 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.

Qualifications :

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. 

As Cato our International Trainee in Amsterdam mentions 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. 

Ytterligare information :

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 organizations 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. - Rogier former International Trainee based in Amsterdam.  

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 Vattenfalls business areas and locations. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package. Read more about the elements of the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme here. 

Application process 

We welcome your application in English via the application button on this page. Please include an updated resume. When applying you will fill out screening questions including your motivation. No cover letter or motivation letter is needed. The deadline to apply is October 18th 2026. Selection will start after the application period with online tests followed by interviews between the end of October to end November. We kindly ask you to use the same email address during the whole process (application and online test) otherwise there is a risk that your application is excluded due to system reasons. The final recruitment process will be completed by December with a pre-employment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on March 1st 2027.    

Visit our FAQ site VITP page for answers to common questions. If your question is not answered there please contact the responsible recruiter Anders Nielsen

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.  

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  46 8-. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time