Summer Internship

EDF Trading

  • London
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
When you join EDF Trading you’ll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches and think outside the box.Energy markets evolve rapidly so our team needs to remain agile, flexible and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil and environmental products.EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it’s experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include (loaction dependent) hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more.Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 750 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon sustainable electricity generation.Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energyJob Description:Overview of EDF Trading (EDFT)EDF Trading is a specialist in the wholesale energy markets, providing a gateway to energy markets for buyers and sellers of a wide range of energy commodities. We are part of the EDF Group, a global leader in low-carbon energies.EDFT are at the fore-front of the European power and gas markets. We apply our reach, corporate strength, physical and financial market presence to add value to the assets of the EDF Group and our third party customers.Our cultureWe are proud of our ethnic and cultural diversity. We are high-performing people working together to achieve common goals. Innovative and flexible in our thinking, we are able to adapt and change, which is critical to our success. Respect is our foundation, it’s what empowers our employees to unlock their full potential. Our people are encouraged to speak up, and we listen, which drives collective understanding, collaboration and achievement.Internship overviewOur summer internship programme provides you with an exciting opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and undertake challenging and innovative work within a fast-paced trading environment.We typically have opportunities across:
  • Energy commodities trading
  • Market risk
  • Analytics
  • Quant Risk
  • Origination
What you can expectA structured paid summer internship programme at our Global Headquarters in London.This typically provides:
  • Hands-on participation in a real business project
  • Comprehensive industry specific and personal and professional skills training
  • Opportunities to build your network across the business globally
  • Regular opportunities to interact with our commercial teams and leaders
  • Ongoing check-ins and continuous coaching from your manager and mentor
  • Social activities
  • End of placement presentation to our C-Suite and key stakeholders
Successful completion of a summer internship with EDFT provides you with the potential to be offered a place on our 2 year Commercial Graduate Programme.What we are looking forEDFT constantly seeks curious, enthusiastic and commercially astute students with an entrepreneurial spirit who are eager to explore a career in energy markets.We are ideally looking for individuals with:
  • An interest in the energy industry
  • The ability to think critically
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of programming languages
Candidates must:
  • Be available to start in Summer 2026
  • Be based in our London office
  • Graduating in 2026 or 2027
  • Have a right to work in the UK
We will be running assessment centres early February. We look forward to receiving your application.Please apply via this link ( ) and not via the apply button as above, this will take you to our trusted recruitment partner

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