Summer Internship
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.
Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits, which include (location dependent) hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessments, corporate gym memberships, an electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, and much more.
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 750 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, 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.
Join us, make a difference, and help shape the future of energy.
Job Description
Overview of internship programme
Our summer internship programme offers a hands-on introduction to energy markets and commercial trading. You will develop new skills, work on real business challenges, and gain insight into how a leading energy trading organisation operates in a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
At a glance:
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Start date: Early July
- Location: London (Victoria)
- Eligibility: Currently in penultimate year of studies, with the right to work in the UK
- Paid internship
- Conversion opportunity to Commercial Graduate Programme
Based at our global headquarters in London, our structured and fully paid summer internship programme provides meaningful exposure to our business and people.
Our London Summer Interns join a small cohort, allowing for meaningful collaboration, close support and a personalised experience. The programme offers a global dimension, with opportunities to work with the Paris intern cohort in person, and engage virtually with our interns in North America.
The programme includes
- Hands-on participation in a real business project, with ownership and responsibility for delivering outcomes
- Industry‑specific, technical, and professional skills training
- Regular interaction with our commercial teams and senior leaders
- Ongoing coaching and support from your manager and mentor
- Opportunities to build a strong internal network across the business
- Social activities throughout the programme
- An end‑of‑placement presentation to our Heads of Departments and key stakeholders
We typically have opportunities across the following teams:
- Power Trading – Trading across European power markets, using data and technology to identify opportunities and manage risk.
- Gas Trading - One of Europe’s largest gas trading teams, covering procurement, pricing, logistics, and exposure to global energy markets.
- Systematic Trading - Developing data-driven trading strategies using quantitative models to capture market opportunities.
- Origination - Supporting deal structuring, business development, and monitoring regulatory changes impacting commercial activity.
- Analytics - Providing market insights through modelling and analysis across gas, power, and weather dynamics.
- Market Risk - Monitoring and modelling risk across trades and counterparties, including pricing validation and credit risk analysis.
At EDF Trading, you will find people from a wide range of backgrounds. Our people are central to our continued success, and our future depends on attracting and retaining individuals who think differently.
With more than 30 nationalities and over 35 spoken languages, we benefit from a rich diversity of perspectives that drives creativity and innovation. We continuously challenge our thinking through new ideas, anticipating and responding quickly to changes in our industry.
We believe in hard work within a supportive and relaxed environment, where collaboration and innovative thinking are actively encouraged.
What we are looking for
We are seeking curious, enthusiastic and commercially minded students with an entrepreneurial mindset who are keen to explore a career in energy markets. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- A genuine interest in the energy industry
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
- Experience with programming languages such as Python
Successful completion of the summer internship programme may lead to an offer to join our two‑year Commercial Graduate Programme.
We will be running assessment centres mid-November.
