Risk London Placement Programme

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
Location: London UK

Start date: July 2027

Salary: 31500

From here choose a whole world of experience

Looking to gain experience at a leading European energy trading house with real growth potential Want to work alongside industry experts building experience and skills that will help you flourish in your early career Then one of our year-long Industrial Placements could be just what you are looking for.

The contribution youll make

Join us at RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST) in the heart of the City of London where we currently have opportunities to work in the following areas:

Risk Controlling

Analyse the Profit & Loss trading strategies and market risks of our trading desks communicate relevant information to senior stakeholders and provide independent advice to the Board.

Regulatory Risk & Projects

Leverage data analytics and modelling on market data to generate insights. Develop unified methodologies and standardised processes across the Risk department.

Job requirements and experiences

Passionate about the energy industry Want to learn and grow alongside experienced industry experts Looking to explore new markets with a commercial business that is growing on a global scale Then you could be just the person were looking for.
Were looking for students who are in the penultimate year of a highly analytical numerical or business-focused subject (such as Maths Physics Engineering Computer Science Business or Economics) and who are ideally on course to achieve a 2:1 or higher. What you must have is:

• Excellent communication skills with fluent English.
• IT proficiency (Knowledge in either SQL Python or Tableau would be desirable) as well as the ability to use AI-enabled productivity tools.
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach challenging yourself to find new solutions.
• Motivated to take on new challenges whether operating independently or in a team.
• Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skills.
• Analytical mind and the ability to learn quickly.
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.

From here youll have a community of support

At RWEST we have an energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions strengths and experiences you bring.

Our industrial placement programme has been designed to give you the chance to gain highly valuable work experience and skills and potentially secure yourself a place on one of our graduate programmes. From day one youll be making a real contribution to your team. A current placement student will be allocated as a Buddy to all new joiners enhancing the on-boarding process and overlapping your start date to ensure seamless support as you begin your journey.

To help you get the most out of your placement we provide lots of support and development opportunities including in-house courses and on-the-job training with everything you need to make the placement a success. Alongside the day-job youll be provided with comprehensive behavioural skills training with our expert partner Cappfinity. This will enable you to harness your strengths from day one and identify new ways to utilise the key Skills That Build Skills. This includes interactive sessions where you can learn from our facilitators and your own peers and self-led elements to support your application of learning back in your day-to-day role.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment we value your passion your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you dont have all the above skills need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here wed love to hear from you.

Your benefits

Well do everything we can to help you fulfil your potential with us. We offer a wide variety of initiatives to support you in and out of work including:

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus.
• Company pension.
• Discounted employee share scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; you can also buy up to an additional 5 days leave per year.
• Two paid annual volunteer days to be used with a charity or initiative of your choice.
• An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies.
• Access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work health or life matters.
• Access to a modern office and trading floor with state-of-the-art IT.
• Open and diverse company culture with various clubs and societies - join any of our employee networks for social interaction (including Diversity Ambassador Programme).
• Flexible benefits including discounts at shops.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93440 application period: 21/09/2026.
Any questions Contact HR: Paul Roberts

Please upload your CV and cover letter in English and as one document.Also please include your recent university and A-Level (or equivalent) grades.

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RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the worlds energy markets. Headquartered in Essen Germany the company operates one of Europes largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity gas commodities and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWEs power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by addition legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany contributing to a secure energy supply.