Description
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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 fore-front 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.
Internship overview
Our summer internship programme provides you with an exciting opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and undertake challenging and innovative work within a fast-paced trading environment.
We typically have opportunities across:
1. Energy commodities trading
2. Market risk
3. Analytics
4. Quant Risk
5. Origination
What you can expect
A structured paid summer internship programme at our Global Headquarters in London.
This typically provides:
6. Hands-on participation in a real business project
7. Comprehensive industry specific and personal and professional skills training
8. Opportunities to build your network across the business globally
9. Regular opportunities to interact with our commercial teams and leaders
10. Ongoing check-ins and continuous coaching from your manager and mentor
11. Social activities
12. End of placement presentation to our C-Suite and key stakeholders
Successful completion of a summer internship with EDFT provides you with the potential to be offered a place on our 2 year Commercial Graduate Programme.
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:
13. An interest in the energy industry
14. The ability to think critically
15. Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
16. Excellent interpersonal skills
17. Knowledge of programming languages
Candidates must:
18. Be available to start in Summer 2026
19. Be based in our London office
20. Graduating in 2026 or 2027
21. Have a right to work in the UK
We will be running assessment centres early February. We look forward to receiving your application.
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