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Trading Placement Student

Salary £Competitive
Location Belfast
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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

What it’s like to work at Energia Group 

  • We’re proud that 87% of our employees would recommend us as a great place to work. It’s more than just a job—it’s a place where people genuinely enjoy belonging to a committed and supportive team.
  • Our values—Trustworthy, Dynamic, Resourceful, and Community-Focused—aren’t just words, they guide how we work every day.
  • We’re dedicated  to helping you learn, grow and develop, offering learning opportunities, mentoring, and professional support to help you reach your goals.
  • You’ll also enjoy some great benefits, like an annual bonus our award-winning wellbeing programme, access to counselling, initiatives to reward long service, plus a generous holiday package and fun sports and social clubs.
  • We also get the balance right with a hybrid work model—2 days in the office, 3 days working from home—so you can stay connected while still having flexibility.

The Role

Energia, part of Energia Group, have an exciting opportunity for a Trading Placement Student based in Belfast.

This a 12-month placement role within Energia Trading starting in August 2025.

The successful candidate will quickly become an integral and trusted member of the Trading teams and provide key operational and support activities.

With a positive attitude and willingness to learn, the student will be given every opportunity to acquire new skills and gain valuable working knowledge of forecasting, data analysis, machine learning and trading activities.

What you'll need

  • Studying towards an honours degree in a discipline with a high level of numerical, financial or IT content or a related field and have completed Year 2 by July 2025. Module results to date must have a combined average in excess of 50 percent. All modules and results, including Autumn / Winter 2024 Semester results, must be listed on your CV.
  • IT literate with a sound working knowledge of MS Excel. Any experience of using any computer languages and analytical tools such as: Python, R, Matlab, SQL, PowerBI etc would be beneficial.

 

If you are enthusiastic about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent we’re looking for.

NB; You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. 

We also reserve the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting

Full details can be found in the job specification located at the bottom of this page.

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Energia Group is a leading energy company dedicated to playing a key role in decarbonising Ireland's energy system. Operating through three key business units – Renewables, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions (Energia in ROI and Power NI in NI) - we provide advanced energy solutions and technologies through these two brands.

Join us if you're passionate about turning ambition into impact, channelling your energy to create a positive difference in Ireland’s renewable energy future.

If so, see how you can be a part of the energy transition.

Take a look at our Energy Moves Us video below which is a great insight into our organisation as an employer and to learn a little bit more about the people behind our business.

1. Apply

All applications should be submitted online.

2. Assess

Our team will review all incoming applications. You should expect to hear from us within 2 weeks.

3. Shortlist

If you meet the basic criteria for the position your application will be passed to the Hiring Managers. Shortlisting begins once the role closes.

4. Interview

The next stage will be an online or face to face interview with the Hiring Manager and other members of the team.

5. Second Stage

Candidates may proceed to a second stage involving an informal discussion, an assessment (e.g., a presentation), and/or a structured interview session.

6. Offer

Following the final stage you should expect a response from our team within 1 - 2 weeks.

If you have any questions about open roles or working with Energia Group, please just drop us an email at careers@energiagroup.com.

Energia Group is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone.

To help you during the recruitment process, we will take into account any adjustments that could assist you.

To request a reasonable adjustment please contact us at careers@energiagroup.com

A reserve list will be held for 6 months in which you will be placed if you are suitable for the role.

Best of luck!

Energia Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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