Location: Essen, NRW, DE, 45141
RWE Supply & Trading
Start date: September 2026
Salary:starting at 55.000,00 € p.a.
Application deadline: 08/02/2026
About the role
You’ll learn about our global business from the inside – with opportunities to work in multiple areas including:
1. Proprietary trading of energy commodities (power, coal, gas, oil, LNG, metals, carbon)
2. Freight Trading & Operations (Shipping)
3. Commercial Asset Optimisation
4. Sales & Origination
5. Commercial Analysis
6. Analytical functions such as Structuring & Valuation, Risk Management or Data Science
…and many more
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 we’re looking for.
Some relevant work experience is useful but not essential. What you must have is:
7. A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in a highly analytical and numerical subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Maritime, Economics or Data Sciences
8. Excellent communication skills with fluent English, German is a plus but not required
9. IT proficiency
10. A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
11. Motivated to take on new challenges, whether operating independently or in a team
12. Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skills
13. Analytical mind and the ability to learn quickly
14. Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team
From here, you’ll have a community of support.
At RWE, we have the 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 graduate programs have been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development, with the support you need to succeed. You’ll be assigned a graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the business.
We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you’ll meet senior managers and board members. We are committed to developing our Early Careers cohort, encouraging their passion to grow, and helping to develop their skills with their future careers in mind. Our development journey is anchored around a strengths-based program designed specifically for graduates, giving you the chance to shape your own development and experience deeply personalized learning in immersive environments. All this is further complemented by instructor-led training.
And after the program? The only way is up! Most of our graduates continue their careers with us long after their programs have finished. The skills you gain will provide the perfect springboard for your future career.
Your benefits
At RWE, we’ll do everything we can to support you in fulfilling your potential. Our benefits include:
15. Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
16. Company pension and discounted employee share scheme
17. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays & compensation days
18. International rotations to the UK, Singapore, the US or possibly further afield incl. financial assistance when moving on international assignments
19. An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
20. Free on-site health care incl. health centre (gym) on-site
21. Access to a modern office & state-of-the-art IT
22. Open and diverse company culture with various clubs and societies - join any of our employee networks for social interaction (including Diversity Ambassador Programme)
23. Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops
Apply before 08/02/2026 with just a few clicks: 91509
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.
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