Commercial Graduate

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

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.

Most of all, we value our people. Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more. We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.

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 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo 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 partnered with JERA, one of Japan’s largest utilities; the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.

Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energy.

Job Description:

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.

Commercial Graduate Programme overview

Our 2 year fixed term programme provides you with an exciting opportunity to 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

Candidates must:

• Be available from September 2025
• Be 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.

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