Women in Trading Summer Internship Programme

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
Location: London United Kingdom
Start date: Monday 14th June 2027
Salary: starting at 31500 p.a.

Looking for a summer internship where you can gain hands-on experience at a leading European energy trading house Want to work alongside industry experts whilst developing the skills and confidence to kick-start your career

Our Women in Trading Summer Internship offers female students in their penultimate year of study the opportunity to join us for 12 weeks and experience what a career in commodity trading could look like within a supportive environment. At RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWEST) this extends beyond energy markets our trading activities span a range of commodities including power gas and carbon as well as areas such as metals grains and freight.

Women remain under-represented within energy trading and were committed to helping improve diversity across our industry. We believe that greater diversity brings greater diversity of thought bringing together different perspectives experiences and ideas to help us respond to a rapidly transforming energy landscape shaped by everything from digitalisation to decarbonisation.

You dont need previous trading or financial markets experience to apply. Were looking for curious analytical people who are keen to learn develop and work collaboratively and interested in understanding how data markets and commercial decision-making come together.

Our programme is designed to give you an authentic insight into a trading career at RWEST. Youll be embedded within a front-office trading or analyst team working alongside experienced colleagues learning from their expertise and contributing to meaningful hands-on work. Alongside your desk experience youll take part in structured learning and development giving you broader exposure to commodity trading and the wider RWEST business.

Youll also have access to mentorship a dedicated buddy and a supportive network to help you build your confidence develop your skills and feel supported as you navigate the trading environment.

About the role

From day one youll have opportunities to:

• Develop your understanding of energy markets from the fundamentals driving supply and demand to the strategies and technologies shaping modern trading.
• Use data and quantitative analysis to identify patterns and opportunities across power gas and carbon markets.
• Explore how statistical models technology and algorithms can support trading strategies and decision-making.
• Turn data into decisions working with large datasets and analytical tools to transform complex information into meaningful commercial insights.
• Learn from experts across RWEST through training and insight sessions with different teams building relationships and sharing knowledge while developing a broader understanding of our business and energy markets.
• Gain exposure beyond your home desk to other trading and analyst teams learning from different perspectives and broadening your understanding of global energy markets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues contributing meaningful work while sharing your own ideas and perspectives as part of the team.
• Contribute meaningful work within your team with your ideas and perspective valued from the outset.

Digital technologies including AI-enabled tools are becoming an integral part of how we work at RWE. Throughout the internship you will have opportunities to use these tools responsibly to enhance productivity support decision-making foster innovation and improve ways of working always in line with RWE policies and responsible use principles.

Job requirements and experience

Were looking for female students in the penultimate year of a highly quantitative or analytical degree ideally on track to achieve a 2:1 or above who are curious about energy commodity trading and our markets.
Applicants will typically be studying a degree with a strong numerical statistical computational or data-focused component such as:

• Mathematics or Statistics.
• Engineering.
• Physics.
• Computer Science or Data Science.
• Economics with a strong quantitative focus such as econometrics statistics or data analysis.
• Other disciplines with a significant quantitative computational or data analysis component.

These examples arent exhaustive. Whatever your degree discipline were interested in the skills and experience youve developed through your studies. Youll need to be comfortable working with numerical data applying analytical thinking and using quantitative methods to explore problems and develop solutions.

Some prior programming experience is important for this internship with experience using Python particularly relevant. You dont need to be an expert. Additional training and support will be provided throughout the programme. Experience with SQL Power BI automation technologies or AI-enabled productivity tools would also be useful.

No previous commodity trading or financial markets experience is required. Were interested in people who are curious about markets enjoy learning and working with data and are excited to develop their analytical and technical skills within a real-world commodity trading environment.

Youll also need

• An interest in developing your commercial understanding.
• Clear and thoughtful communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in learning from others.
• Confidence working independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas and different approaches.
• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice including Excel and PowerPoint.

Advantageous but not essential

• Experience with Power BI SQL Python automation technologies or AI-enabled productivity tools.

From here youll have a community of support

Your internship isnt only about technical experience. Youll also have opportunities to build relationships grow your confidence and feel part of a supportive community while learning from people across our business Womens Network:

• Meet and greets with female desk heads and senior leaders.
• Career stories from talented women across RWEST.
• A dedicated mentor and buddy.
• Interactive development workshops designed to build your professional skills and confidence.
• A week at our Essen Campus giving you further exposure to our international business.

Youll also gain a glimpse into the development opportunities available through our Graduate Programme and how you could continue your career with us after university.

Whichever team you join youll be welcomed as an equal. Your perspective will be valued and youll be trusted to deliver meaningful work.

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

We aim to promote a workplace that allows people to perform at their best. So as well as ensuring youre rewarded for your efforts we also have a variety of initiatives in place to create a healthy workspace and support your well-being:

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days of paid time off (PTO) plus public holidays to support work-life balance (pro-rated).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for work health and life matters.
• Modern office and trading floor located in prime areas equipped with the latest technology.
• Open and diverse company culture with active clubs networks and societies.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93435application period: 05/10/2026.
Any questions Contact HR: Paul Roberts

Please upload your resume and cover letter in English as one document. Should you progress through the interview process you will be asked to share a copy of your transcript.
Find out more on need to be available for the entire internship period from 18 June 2026 to 10 September 2026. During your internship youll accrue annual leave which can be taken with prior agreement. You should also be flexible and willing to travel to our Essen Campus for one week as part of the programme. If youll be in your final year of university after completing the internship we also encourage you to consider applying for our Commercial Graduate Programme.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course you can find us on LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube and Xing too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender disability nationality ethnic and social origin religion/belief age sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

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.