Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.  

Shape the future of energy.  

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives and contribute to solving one of society's most important challenges? We are looking for talented graduates to join the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme. This is your opportunity to accelerate your development, build a strong network across Vattenfall and contribute to the energy transition from day one. 

About the traineeship.

This traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in sustainable business. Each of the trainee positions is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities, challenges and matching profile.

What you will experience

• Personal and professional growth: Accelerate your development through structured learning, reflection, networking opportunities and real business challenges. 
• Cross-functional network: Connect with trainees and colleagues across Vattenfall's different markets, business areas and locations through programme activities, site visits and cross-functional collaboration. 
• Meaningful contribution: Take on real responsibilities from day one, contribute fresh perspectives and help shape the future of fossil free living. 

As Joakim, a former International Trainee based in Stockholm, explains, “I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company, but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.”   

Your role as a Trainee – Analyst Group Strategy

You will join Group Strategy, where we shape Vattenfall's strategic direction and long-term development. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain unique insight into how strategic decisions are developed and implemented across the company. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to initiatives that support Vattenfall's future development. As your knowledge and experience grow, you will gradually take on greater responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in strategy while bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the team.

Your responsibilities:

• Supporting strategic analyses, portfolio-level discussions and company-wide strategic initiatives
• Helping structure complex questions and translate them into clear insights and recommendations
• Preparing strategic presentations, briefings, and communication material for senior stakeholders
• Supporting workshops, meetings, and stakeholder dialogues across the organization

Your qualifications as a Trainee - Analyst Group Strategy

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Industrial Economics, or a related field with a strong business focus
• Previous internship experience within strategy, consulting, finance or a related area

You should also recognize yourself in

• Strong analytical skills, able to work with both details and the bigger picture
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Self-leadership and the ability to work independently
• Communication skills in Swedish or another Nordic language

Whether you aspire to become an energy specialist, project manager, digital expert, engineer or future leader, the International Trainee Programme offers opportunities to explore your potential and build a meaningful career. 

As Cato, a former International Trainee based in Amsterdam, mentions, “I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relations and be resilient in an international organization.”   

To be considered for our traineeship, you should:

• Have completed, or expect to complete, an academic degree before the programme starts in March 2027 
• Have no more than one year of relevant work experience after graduation, excluding internships and working-student roles 
• Be fluent in English 
• Be available for the full-time programme from its start date 
• Have the right to work in the country where the position is based, or meet the stated work-permit requirements 
• Be open to mobility opportunities and collaborating across different locations. 
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and growth mindset while sharing our values: Active, Open, Positive and Safe. 

Location:    

You will be working in the department Group Strategy and located in Stockholm (Solna), Sweden.    

Our offer   

“Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organization's values: Open, Active, Positive and Safe. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.” - Rogier, former International Trainee based in Amsterdam.

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year, you will combine meaningful work with structured development opportunities, networking, workshops and site visits across Vattenfall's business areas and locations. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package. Read more about the elements of the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme here.  

Application process  

We welcome your application in English via the application button on this page. Please include an updated resume. When applying, you will fill out screening questions, including your motivation. No cover letter or motivation letter is needed. The deadline to apply is October 18th, 2026. Selection will start after the application period with online tests, followed by interviews between the end of October to end November. We kindly ask you to use the same email address during the whole process (application and online test) otherwise there is a risk that your application is excluded due to system reasons. The final recruitment process will be completed by December, with a pre-employment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on March 1st, 2027. 

Visit our FAQ site VITP page for answers to common questions. If your question is not answered there, please contact the responsible recruiter Kajsa Loman, [email protected].     

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening may be part of your recruitment process. The screening will be performed by a third party, called DISA.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.      

In Sweden, the trade union representatives are Christer Gustafsson, Ledarna, Shahriar Badiei, Akademikerna, Anders Bohlin, Unionen, Juha Siipilehto, SEKO. To get in contact with the representatives, please call +468-739 50 00.  

We look forward to your application!