Women in Trading Summer Placement Programme

A unique opportunity to female students in their penultimate year of studies!


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Programme duration
3 months

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Job type
Supply & Trading
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Start date
June 2026
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Locations
Essen, Germany /
London, UK

Unfortunately, there are no more places available
for the 2026 placement programme.

Overview of programme

Our ‘Women in Trading’ Summer Placement offers female students in their penultimate year of studies a unique opportunity to take their first steps in a career journey with us.

From here, we counteract the under-representation of females within the energy sector, promote greater diversity and adapt to the transforming landscape of opportunities and challenges, from digitalisation to decarbonisation.

  • Our programme has been designed to highlight our talented women, de-mystify the world of trading and to give you an understanding and insight into a trading career at RWE Supply & Trading. As well as the chance to gain hands on experience and upskill, our interactive sessions will help you to develop confidence in a business setting and feel comfortable to bring your whole self to the workplace. 


  • Durations 3 months
    Start of programme June 2026
    Company RWE Supply & Trading 
    Home base locations
    • Essen, Germany
    • London, UK

    • Female students in the penultimate year of a highly analytical, numerical or business-focused subject
    • Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities
    • IT proficiency and excellent communication skills
    • Curious with a desire to work collaboratively and challenging yourself to find new solutions
    • Motivated to take on new challenges
    • Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skills as well as an analytical mindset and the ability to learn quickly

Locations & application process

  • Application period 25.09.2025 - 20.11.2025
    Pre-selection period until 02.01.2026
    Assessment centre 13.01.2026
    Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on!

  • Application period 25.09.2025 - 08.10.2025
    Pre-selection period until 21.11.2025
    Assessment centre 03.12.2025
    Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on!

Development & training 

You can expect to:

  • Explore our company, culture, and network with members of our diverse communities (including our Women’s Network)
  • Learn about our commercial departments and commodity trading
  • Attend workshops focused on female empowerment and career coaching sessions to nurture your skills
  • Be allocated a ‘female mentor’ for support
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What we offer

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

Our #TeamRWE stories

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Iqra | Energy Trading Operations Placement Student

“It’s satisfying knowing that what I do has a direct impact on trading operations.”

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Debby | Talent Acquisition Coordinator

“Feel that fear. Do it anyway. Because you're doing a great job.”

Colleagues | RWE

“The reason I decided to join RWE is because it is a company with an ambitious future and also wanting to do the right thing for the world.”

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Get to know us better, get answers to your questions and learn where you can make an impact. No matter if you are still in High School, about to graduate from University or an experienced professional – we want to meet you.

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Contact us

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Kate Greening-Poade

Kate Greening-Poade

Women in Trading Summer Placement Programme | RWE Supply & Trading