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Commercial Graduate Programme

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Job Details

Deadline: 31st December 2024
Start Date: September 2025
Length: Graduate Job
Roles: Financial Management, Insurance & Risk Management, Business Management
Location: London
City: London

Commercial Graduate Programme

Overview of EDF Trading (EDFT)

EDF Trading is a specialist in the wholesale energy markets, providing a gateway to energy markets for buyers and sellers of a wide range of energy commodities. We are part of the EDF Group, a global leader in low-carbon energies.

EDFT are at the forefront of the European power and gas markets. We apply our reach, corporate strength, physical and financial market presence to add value to the assets of the EDF Group and our third party customers.

Our culture

We are proud of our ethnic and cultural diversity. We are high-performing people working together to achieve common goals. Innovative and flexible in our thinking, we are able to adapt and change, which is critical to our success. Respect is our foundation, it’s what empowers our employees to unlock their full potential. Our people are encouraged to speak up, and we listen, which drives collective understanding, collaboration and achievement.

Commercial Graduate Programme overview

Our 2 year fixed term programme provides you with an exciting opportunity to explore all aspects of the trading floor, develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and undertake challenging and innovative work within a fast-paced trading environment.

Rotation placements are typically within the following areas:

  • Energy commodities trading
  • Market risk
  • Analytics
  • Quant Risk
  • Origination

What you can expect

A structured 2 year programme will see you undertake four separate, six-month, rotations at our Global Headquarters in London.

Each rotation provides you with an opportunity to further grow your understanding of the energy trading industry, while giving you the ability to explore various career paths.

During the programme you will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of how EDFT operates enabling you to build a solid foundation in the energy commodities market
  • Work on hands-on real business projects
  • Undertake industry specific and personal and professional skills training
  • Build your network across the business globally
  • Regularly interact with our commercial teams and leaders
  • Receive ongoing check-ins and continuous coaching from your manager and mentor
  • Enjoy a range of social activities

What we are looking for

EDFT constantly seeks curious, enthusiastic and commercially astute students with an entrepreneurial spirit who are eager to explore a career in energy markets.

We are ideally looking for individuals with:

  • An interest in the energy industry
  • The ability to think critically
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of programming languages
  • Previous internship in the energy industry

Requirements

  • Available from September 2025
  • Based in our London office
  • Have a right to work in the UK

Many of our previous graduates have gone on to obtain a range of roles across EDFT such as junior traders, analysts and market risk analysts.

We will be running two assessment centres during December and January. We look forward to receiving your application.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

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

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