RWE Supply & Trading Commercial Graduate Programme
STA02-rwest-commercial-programme

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

Commercial Graduate Programme

Essen | Apply now!

Are you ready to learn everything there is to know about working at a leading European energy trading house? The Commercial Graduate Programme will equip you with an understanding of how we operate as a company, and lay the foundations for your future career. You’ll be given significant exposure to all aspects of our value chain as you undertake four rotations. 

You get to choose four rotations within these business areas:

  • Proprietary trading of energy commodities (power, coal, gas, oil, LNG)
  • Commercial asset optimisation
  • Sales and origination
  • Analytical functions such as structuring and valuation or risk management
  • Principal investments, commodity solutions and other areas you may not expect to be part of a trading business.

One of your rotations will be in a non-trading function, to give you a broader knowledge of the business as a whole.

Key Facts

Durations 24 months
Requirements A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in a highly analytical and numerical subject
Number of rotations Four, each lasting six months
Start of programme September 2025
Company RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
Locations Essen, Swindon, Singapore & Chicago as well as Rotations to many more RWE locations
International assignments In scope, will be decided on board
Position after the programme We decide together with you during the course of the programme.

Don't want to miss the application start?

Become part of our Early Careers Talent Pool and we’ll let you know in time!

Application process in detail at...

Development and training

Whichever path you choose, we’ll guide and support you as you take on challenging and exciting projects. Learning will be a mixture of online education, face to face workshops and technical on-the-job training. You’ll learn from industry experts, and be exposed to every aspect of the energy value chain.

You’ll be assigned a buddy, a previous graduate who will share their experience and offer support. They are there for you even before your first day so you’ll feel supported from the outset. You’ll also be able to choose a senior mentor from a pool of many, to guide you through your graduate journey. They will advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people in the business. 

You’ll be given development opportunities, including networking events where you will meet senior managers and the board.

Why choose us?

We were voted No.1 Energy & Utilities company for graduates to work for in 2022/23 by TheJobCrowd – the only ranking based on graduate reviews. Our employees value the Commercial Graduate Programme highly – perhaps as so many came via that route themselves. As a result, they are happy to share their knowledge and really help you flourish and progress. Most of our graduates are drawn to us because we allow you to choose your own rotations. This gives you the opportunity to find out which business areas you enjoy and excel in, while moving around the UK or abroad. 

What we offer

  • A wide network of support
  • Excellent development and growth opportunities
  • Various networking and employee events
  • Sports and social clubs
  • Free parking
  • Attractive pensions scheme

  • A wide network of support

  • Excellent development and growth opportunities

  • Various networking and employee events

  • Sports and social clubs

  • Free parking

  • Attractive pensions scheme

a.o. annual network meeting (click for further videos)

A rewarding experience

We know that it pays to invest in our future.

Read more

RWE global

The international footprint of the RWE business.

See where we are

A career at RWE

Check out your opportunities.

Learn more