Trainee Energy Trading - International Graduate Program (f/​m/​d)

  • E.ON SE
  • Hybrid, Permanent contract
  • Full time
Trainee Energy Trading - International Graduate Program (f/m/d)

E.ON SE

Are you interested in energy and would like to combine it with your passion and capabilities in the global energy markets, portfolio management and trading? It’s on us – to make new energy work! Therefore, we are looking for a Trainee Energy Trading (f/m/d), starting on 01/06/2026, to join our team at E.ON and shape the energy transition of Europe. If you are interested, please apply online — as long as the position is advertised.

Trainee Energy Trading - International Graduate Program (f/m/d)

Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Applications can only be submitted online via our portal. Please understand that we cannot consider applications that reach us by e-mail.

Job description

What we offer

As part of our E.ON International Graduate Program you will have the opportunity to discover and drive the E.ON Group with focus on Energy Trading, which includes the whole optimization chain from IT, analytics and trading during 24 months. You can look forward to:

  • An unlimited employment contract

  • Individual guidance and support by a personal, self-selected mentor, a buddy, and HR

  • A customized learning journey consisting of joint one-week “Capability & Development Camps” every four months as well as training and coaching sessions according to your personal needs

  • Hands-on learning and expert guidance through exposure to a variety of business areas across about six placements, both national and international

  • The opportunity to build a group-wide and global network

  • Exciting tasks in diverse and international teams as well as within the trainee cohort

  • Work-life balance through hybrid working, flexible working hours, compatibility of family and career, as well as up to 20 working days workation

  • Corporate benefits, e.g. employee share program, E.ON pension scheme, employee discounts, special insurances, bicycle leasing (and much more)

For more details about the program (e.g., structure, salary, development opportunities after program) please check out our website.

What you can expect from us

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group. Its purpose is to provide access to the international trading markets to E.ON’s customer businesses, while managing risks and generating additional value through its trading activities.

  • During the program, you’ll have the chance to work in different functional placements mainly across Energy Trading departments (e.g. Forward or Short-term Trading, Structured Trading & Origination, Digital Technology, Decentral Energy Markets, Portfolio Management, Fundamental Analysis, Finance & Risk Management, Strategy & Transformation)

  • Moreover, we offer you the opportunity to gain global insights into E.ON’s energy markets business with a focus on supporting the expansion of our trading and market analysis capabilities across Europe (e.g. Munich, Prague, London, Malmö)

  • Besides, you’ll complete at least one cross-functional and one international placement. You can choose to focus on E.ON’s business areas across Germany and Europe that add the most value to your development journey

What we expect from you

  • You have an above average Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Management or comparable studies with at least 2 years of relevant working experience or a respective Master’s degree

  • Enthusiasm for digital technologies, energy economics and solving energy industry challenges on an international scale characterizes you

  • You are fluent in English and willing to learn German

  • Ideally you have gained international experience staying abroad in the form of exchange semesters, internships, or volunteer work

  • Your initial knowledge in energy markets, as well as your programming skills (e.g. Python) would be ideal

  • You can contribute with the ability to build meaningful and strong relationships with relevant interfaces and your networking skills

  • You have strong reasoning and quantitative skills as well as the ability to tackle new challenges with out-of-the-box approaches

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.

What else you should know:

Type of contract:Permanent contract
Employment type:Full time
Work Model:Hybrid
Company:E.ON SE
Job number:241184

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

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Any questions?

For further information please contact our Trainee Recruiting Team, TraineeRecruiting@eon.com. We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your complete application documents — this includes your English CV, transcript of records, and, if available, work reference letters and degree certificates in the language you have available. A cover letter is not required.

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruiter

Application process

Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have.

  • Online application

    Your online application is the first step of the application process. All jobs are advertised in our career portal. Create an application profile – it will only take about two minutes and can open the door for you to jobs in all E.ON Group companies worldwide. All applications for advertised jobs at E.ON must be made online.

  • Interview

    In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind: about the position, the team or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you.

  • Contract and onboarding

    Welcome to the team! We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding you’ll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.

We value and foster diversity

Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.


In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.


And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Behind the scenes

At E.ON we are convinced that good energy connects. Get to know the people at E.ON, find out what we stand for and what topics you can work on with us.

Nico, Head of Sales E-Mobility at E.ON Drive

Nico started with us as a trainee in 2007 - today he heads the e-Mobility Sales Team. In the video, he talks about his career and reveals tips for your career.

Kununu

We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.

Hybrid Working

For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.

E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

Together into a green energy future

What makes E.ON stand out as an employer

  • Sense of purpose

    Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

    Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

  • Sustainability

    We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

    We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

  • Winning culture

    We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

    We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

  • Recognition

    We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

    We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

  • Work Life Balance

    Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

    Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

  • Health

    Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

    Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

  • Network

    Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

    Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

  • Development

    Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

    Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

  • Onboarding

    We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.

    We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.