Intern/work student—Trading Business Management

Location: Dusseldorf

Start: from Jan 2025

Duration: 6 months 

Why Statkraft?  

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.  

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.   

Working in Trading

Statkraft trades energy products in more than 20 countries and is active on 13 energy exchanges. Proprietary trading takes place mainly from trading rooms in Oslo, Düsseldorf, London and the Unites States. Our Trading teams engage in standardised and customised contracts for power, gas and oil.

Collaboration is a key part of the culture in Trading and employees work closely with other teams within the company. Working in Proprietary trading at Statkraft offers opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing company that is at the forefront of the energy transition, while gaining valuable experience in the fast-paced and exciting world of energy trading.

Job Description

Your internship will be in the centre of the front-office activities, and you will be given responsibility from day one. Over the course of your internship, you will become familiar with many aspects of the trading business. Our interns and working students are highly valuable members of our teams, and you will actively contribute to the further development and growth of Statkraft Markets.

Your tasks will include but are not limited to the following: 

• Supporting the Trading Business Support team with the creation and maintenance of the department’s roadmap.
• Define, structure and document processes.
• Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on department costs.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives to grow and streamline the trading department’s business activities.
• Supporting the Trading Business Support team with day-to-day activities.
• Building relationships within the trading department and beyond.

• Studying towards a degree in Business IT, Economics, Business Administration
• Interest in commodity and financial trading as well as business and project management, prior experiences are advantageous  
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Structured and disciplined way of working
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong motivation and proactiveness
• Excellent written and spoken English, German language is advantageous

Challenged? 

For us the ideas of our committed and ambitious colleagues make the difference. If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow’s energy world, please apply through our online application form. 

Duration: min. 6 months

Expected start date: from Jan 2025 

What we offer

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes: 

• Extensive professional and personal learning and development opportunities
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds 
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance. 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.