Finance Graduate Programme

From here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the financial world of a global player and kickstart your career.


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Programme duration
24 months

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Job type
Corporate Functions
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Start date
September 2026
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Locations
Essen, Germany /
Swindon, UK /
Chicago, US

Chicago & Swindon:
Applications open mid-September

Overview of programme

Ready to make an impact in the finance functions across the RWE Group?

From here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the financial world of a global player and kickstart your career. You will familiarise yourself with the various financial divisions of the RWE Group and become a financial expert in the energy sector.

  • You’ll choose four rotations within these business areas:

    • Controlling
    • Risk Management
    • Accounting
    • Planning & Reporting
    • Economic Evaluation
    • Portfolio Management
    • Investor Relations
    • … and more to explore!

    Each rotation lasts 6 months. 

  • Duration 24 months (fixed-term contract) 
    Number of rotations 4, each lasting 6 months
    Start of programme September 2027
    Company RWE wide
    Home base locations
    • Essen, Germany
    • Swindon, UK
    • Chicago, US
    Rotation locations
    • Essen, Germany
    • Swindon, UK
    • London, UK
    • more international locations

  • Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in
    • Business Management
    • Business Administration
    • Finance & Accounting
    • Financial Management
    • or similar

Locations & application process

  • Application period 12.01.2027 - 11.02.2027
    Pre-selection period Shortly after your application, you will be invited to an online test. After successfully passing the online test as well as our application screening, you will receive an invitation to a pre-recorded video interview. The final step is the assessment centre.
    Assessment centre 08.04.2027
    Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on!

  • Application period 24.09.2026 - 08.10.2026
    Pre-selection period Shortly after your application, you will be invited to an online test. After successfully passing the online test as well as our application screening, you will receive an invitation to a pre-recorded video interview. The final step is the assessment centre.
    Assessment centre 03.12.2026
    Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on!

  • Application period 14.09.2026 - 28.09.2026
    Pre-selection period Shortly after your application, you will be invited to an online test. After successfully passing the online test as well as our application screening, you will receive an invitation to a pre-recorded video interview. The final step is the assessment centre.
    Assessment centre week commencing 16.11.2026
    Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on!

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Development & training 

This strengths-based programme is designed specifically for graduates, letting you shape your own path and experience personalised learning in immersive work environments. You’ll find a mixture of online education, face-to-face workshops, on-the-job training and networking events where you will meet senior managers and the Board.

Your mentor and assigned buddy can help advise you on rotations and introduce you to industry experts so that you can explore all aspects of the energy value chain.


Why choose us

We were voted ‘Top Employer for Graduates to Work for in the Energy & Utilities Sector’ 2023/24 by TheJobCrowd – the only ranking based on graduate reviews. The majority of our graduates decide to work for us because we offer them the option of choosing their own rotations, allowing the opportunity to find out which business areas are best fit. At the same time, we allow you to live and work abroad, expand your intercultural skills and build up an internal global network.

What we offer

Everything you need to thrive and secure a future worth looking forward to.

Our graduate stories

Top tips for graduates

Be curious, be brave and be yourself – hear from our teams what makes a great applicant. 

Robert | Finance Graduate

“Why RWE? You can go abroad, you can work with diverse people and you can work on very interesting projects.”

Priyanka | Finance Graduate

“What excites me most about my future at RWE that I am able to work closely on projects that are going to create an impact on a sustainable future.”

FAQ

  • The application process depends on the respective graduate programme. Please refer to the detail pages for more information.

    You can apply for direct entry at any time. As long as the position is advertised, the application process is not yet completed.

  • The application deadline for our graduate programmes also depends on the respective programme. However, we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high popularity of our programmes, we may have to close the application period earlier.

    Some direct entry positions also have a deadline. You can find this in the respective job description on our job board.

  • The respective work location is always stated in the job description. For some positions, you can choose where you want to work. This is especially the case for positions where the teams work at different (often international) locations.

    For our graduate programmes, a base location is agreed for contractual purposes. Depending on the programme, the location may vary. Take a look at the job description to find out more.

  • The recruitment tests used may differ. You are welcome to find out more on the programme details pages or ask the respective contact person.

  • Please note that candidates can apply to one Graduate Programme per recruitment cycle. As each programme offers a different experience, opportunities and career path, we encourage you to carefully review the relevant job description and consider which programme best aligns with your skills, interests and career aspirations before submitting your application. If you submit applications to more than one Graduate Programme, you will be asked to select a single programme to progress with, and only that application will be taken forward for consideration.

Haven’t found the answer you’re looking for? 

Find more answers in our general FAQs or get in touch with our recruitment team.

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Julia Seelhöfer

Julia Seelhöfer

Business Transformation & Strategy, Finance & HR Graduate Programmes | RWE Supply & Trading