Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
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.
Most of all, we value our people. Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include 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. We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.
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 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo 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 partnered with JERA, one of Japan’s largest utilities; the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.
Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energy.
Job Description:
Programme Overview
Join our two-year Commercial Graduate Programme to enhance your knowledge and skills and gain real world experience working alongside industry leading traders and analysts. This is a unique opportunity to join a bespoke programme; rotating across commercial teams including Trading Desks, Analytics, Origination, Quant, Pricing, Data and Risk.
Each rotation will provide you with an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of how EDF Trading operates, enabling you to build a solid foundation in the energy commodity markets.
Our Culture
We are proud of our work ethic and cultural diversity. We are high performing people working together to achieve common goals. We are innovative and flexible in our thinking, enabling us to adapt and change, which is critical to the success of EDF Trading.
We employ the brightest minds and the best skills in every position. We have people from all over the world working together and such diversity is our strength and a critical factor in our ability to deliver.
Learning & Development
Alongside practical on-the-job training, we will provide a comprehensive learning and development plan to support your progress over the two-year programme.
Our structured curriculum will improve your personal and technical skills. Additionally, you will be assigned a business buddy and a senior mentor to offer support and guidance throughout the programme.
You will have regular opportunities to interact with our senior commercial leaders and to demonstrate your progress throughout the programme; ensuring that you gain valuable feedback and development points.
Your next step on the ladder
Upon successful completion of the programme it is expected that you will be offered a permanent position in one of the departments you undertook a rotation in.
You will be expected to put into practice the skills learned and developed on the programme in order to make a positive contribution to EDF Trading.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for bright graduates who are motivated to succeed in a fast-paced trading environment. You will be commercially astute, determined, have strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in learning about energy commodities and the financial markets.
Join us and you will be encouraged to critically assess processes, test your ideas in a rapidly evolving market and have responsibility for real business projects.
Requirements:
Minimum 2:1 in an analytical/numerical subject (e.g. Maths, Engineering, Science, Finance, Computer Science)
Ideally you will have 6 months' work experience or internship experience in a relevant industry
Knowledge of programming languages
A resilient, hardworking and proactive attitude
The right to work in the UK