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Compliance Placement

by Centrica

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Job Details

Deadline: 31st May 2024
Start Date: Summer 2024
Salary: Competitive
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Manufacturing, Engineering
Location: London
City: London

Compliance Placement

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

Compliance Year in Industry Programme

Discover your full potential, accelerate your development and be part of making an impact at one of Europe’s largest energy trading companies with a Student and Graduate analyst position  

Centrica Energy is the trading arm of Centrica. We trade power, gas, LNG, and energy attributes and connect producers, suppliers and off takers in the wholesale energy markets - and we provide our clients with the best route-to-market services available to the market today with physical and financial settlement approaches. In short we call ourselves Energy Movers By Nature.

We’re a total of 850+ colleagues from over 50 different nations, located in 8 different offices around the world. At our London office, where this programme is allocated, you’ll be joining our international office with over 200 dedicated energy specialists.

Working within a vibrant business environment, you’ll be involved in shaping the future of energy with some of the world’s leading energy investors and businesses that are looking to re-shape the energy industry and bridge the future to a carbon-neutral economy.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and our graduate analysts form a strong foundation to nourish this. Immersed in the world of energy trading and international asset management, you’ll gain valuable insights into finance, trading, asset management and business development within power, natural gas and energy commodities.

We are looking for talented students to join our growing commodity trading business. By nature, you are curious, top of your class and looking for steep learning opportunities, if so then we are keen to hear from you!

A year to be proud of

You have done some fantastic learning to date; we want to support your journey by adding in some real-world experience. Our inaugural 12 months Compliance Year in Industry Programme aims to compliment your studies and accelerate your development - hopefully setting you up for your career!

The compliance team is pivotal to the success of Centrica and through the programme you can discover what life is like for our professionals.

Here’s what you will be doing:

Your placement will be within one of compliance teams, working at the heart of the function.

We want you to experience as much as possible and be able to soak up and learn about the wonderful world of Compliance and life at Centrica Energy. We will be with you throughout your journey to give you all the support you need!

Throughout the programme, you will be provided with an unparalleled level of support with access to buddies, mentors, and experienced line managers, as well as having a ready-made network of graduates across the business to tap into.

We have a few must-haves:

We’re looking for passionate individuals who are analytical, curious, and willing to learn. In addition, we would like you to demonstrate:

  • Predicted minimum 2:1 degree in Business Management, Economics, Law or closely related subject
  • Flexibility to be in the central London office a minimum of 2 days a week
  • Available for the full duration of the programme from mid June 2024 – June 2025
  • Passionate about a career in Compliance
  • Able to communicate complex ideas effectively
  • Flexible and proactive with a can-do approach
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Capable of performing in a fast-paced environment

About Centrica

We're more than an energy company: We are a family of 12 different brands, on a mission to revolutionise how we power the planet. We heat homes, light up careers, and ignite communities.

We’re Energisers. We live and breathe energy. We’re constantly learning, collaborating, and empowering change. On top of your day-to-day role, there are many colleague-led networks and communities that we encourage you to get involved in that are focussed on celebrating individuality and chatting about the things we love. From networks that celebrate LGTBQ+ and disability, to digital communities where we talk all things fitness and gaming! We also strongly encourage volunteering by giving 2 days paid time off so that you can give back to your local community.

We are a Flexible-First employer, which means we live and breathe a culture of trust and flexibility when it comes to where and when we work. Although we don’t have mandated office working, we need you to be willing to travel on-site regularly as we believe immersing yourself into our social and collaborative culture is vital in making the most of the opportunities we offer and will give you the best possible head start in your career.

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and keen to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come join a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

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