Risk London Placement Programme

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH — Industrial Placement

Location: London, UK

Start date: July 2027

Salary: £31,500

Overview

Join RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST) for a year-long Industrial Placement to gain valuable experience at a leading European energy trading house. Work alongside industry experts and build the skills you need for a strong start to your early career.

The Contribution You’ll Make

Opportunities within RWEST in the heart of the City of London include:

Risk Controlling

• Analyse Profit & Loss, trading strategies, and market risks of our trading desks.
• Communicate relevant information to senior stakeholders.
• Provide independent advice to the Board.

Regulatory Risk & Projects

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

Job Requirements and Experiences

Are you passionate about the energy industry and eager to learn and grow alongside experienced experts? We are looking for students in the penultimate year of a highly analytical, numerical, or business-focused subject (e.g., Maths, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or Economics), ideally on course to achieve a 2:1 or higher. You must have:

• Excellent communication skills with fluent English.
• IT proficiency; knowledge of SQL, Python, or Tableau is desirable, and you can use AI-enabled productivity tools.
• A collaborative approach with curiosity and a willingness to challenge yourself to find new solutions.
• Motivation to take on new challenges, whether independently or in a team.
• Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skills.
• An analytical mind with the ability to learn quickly.
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.

Community of Support

RWEST is committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity drives success. The placement programme is designed to give you highly valuable work experience and skills, and may provide an opportunity to secure a place on one of our graduate programmes. From day one, you will make a real contribution to your team. A current placement student will be allocated as a Buddy to all new joiners to support onboarding and ensure seamless assistance as you begin.

To help you succeed, you will receive support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and on-the-job training. You will also be provided with comprehensive behavioural skills training with Cappfinity, including interactive sessions with facilitators and peers, as well as self-led elements to help you apply learning in your day-to-day role.

Even if you do not have all of the skills listed above, need flexible working arrangements, or require other adjustments, you are encouraged to apply.

Your Benefits

• Competitive salary plus an 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 use with a charity or initiative of your choice.
• An enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies.
• Access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for immediate and confidential help regarding work, health, or life matters.
• A modern office and trading floor with state-of-the-art IT.
• Open and diverse company culture with various clubs and societies; join employee networks for social interaction (including the Diversity Ambassador Programme).
• Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops.

How to Apply

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93440; application period: 21/09/2026.

Contact HR: Paul Roberts, +44 7867 370986

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

Company Information

RWE Supply & Trading is the company’s connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, it operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, it creates innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

The company also ensures the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.