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.
You’ll need to be available for the entire internship period, from 18 June 2026 to 10 September 2026. During your internship, you’ll 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 you’ll be in your final year of university after completing the internship, we also encourage you to consider applying for our Commercial Graduate Programme.
Women remain under-represented within energy trading, and we’re 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 don't need previous trading or financial markets experience to apply. We're 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. You’ll 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, you’ll take part in structured learning and development, giving you broader exposure to commodity trading and the wider RWEST business.
You'll 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.
From day one, you’ll have opportunities to:
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.
We're 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:
These examples aren't exhaustive. Whatever your degree discipline, we're interested in the skills and experience you've developed through your studies. You'll 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 don't 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. We're 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.
From here, you’ll have a community of support. Your internship isn't only about technical experience. You'll also have opportunities to build relationships, grow your confidence and feel part of a supportive community, while learning from people across our business through RWE's Women's Network:
You'll 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, you’ll be welcomed as an equal. Your perspective will be valued, and you’ll 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 don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.
We aim to promote a workplace that allows people to perform at their best. So, as well as ensuring you’re rewarded for your efforts, we also have a variety of initiatives in place to create a healthy workspace and support your well-being:
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.
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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