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Trading Placement Student

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Data
    Research & Development
  • Belfast

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing an honours degree with strong numerical or IT content, completed Year 2 by July 2025, with a 50% average. Proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of analytics tools is beneficial.
  • You will support Trading teams with operational tasks, learn forecasting, data analysis, and machine learning, and acquire essential skills in trading activities.

Requirements

  • * 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Trading Placement Student role?

The role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

When does the Trading Placement Student position start?

The position is set to start in August 2025.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Where is the Trading Placement Student position located?

The position is located at Newforge Lane in Belfast.

What is the working arrangement for this role?

The role operates on a hybrid working model, with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this role?

Applicants should be studying towards an honours degree in a numerical, financial, or IT-related discipline and have completed Year 2 by July 2025, with a combined average of over 50 percent in their modules.

Is there any specific IT skill required for this role?

Yes, candidates should be IT literate with a strong working knowledge of MS Excel. Experience in programming languages and analytical tools like Python, R, Matlab, SQL, or PowerBI is beneficial.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are various development opportunities including career progression, mentoring, and internal training courses.

What type of benefits does the company offer?

The company offers benefits such as bonuses, annual cost of living reviews, additional leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a health and wellbeing program, among others.

Does this role include flexible working options?

Yes, the role includes hybrid working, allowing for a balance between home and office work.

What is the company culture at Energia?

Energia values a culture of trust, dynamism, resourcefulness, and community focus, aiming to create a supportive work environment for all employees.

How can I apply for the Trading Placement Student position?

If you are interested in this role, you can submit your application through the company’s career portal or designated application platform.

We are a modern customer-centric utility focusing on renewable technology.

Energy
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2019
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a modern integrated energy utility with a focus on renewable technologies supported by flexible and distributed generation. Delivering optimal customer solutions is everything to us. As a result, we are committed to our customers and trusted by thousands of homes and businesses throughout Ireland to meet their needs in an evolving energy environment. Innovation is critically important to us. To date we have invested over €1 billion in the energy market across the island of Ireland. Partnering with like minded and strategically focused investors across our core segments: Renewables, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions, has further reinforced our position as a key player within the energy industry and one of Ireland’s Top 50 businesses. Today we operate from offices in Dublin, Belfast, Antrim and Omagh. Our shared vision is to remain a strong force for positive change in the energy industry via the provision of intelligent renewable energy solutions for everyday use. Central to that vision are our customers, they come first in everything we do. Energia Group has undergone a significant evolution in order to align itself with the overall business objectives of the group along with recent developments within the wider energy market and future trends for the industry as a whole. This has included rebranding, repositioning all group brands into one cohesive unit and creating three segmented and separately reportable business units. Throughout this evolution, one thing remains constant: a vision of Energia Group as a strong force for positive change within the energy industry. From innovative customer-led, tech-enabled solutions that drive rapid change towards a renewable energy future, we are transforming the energy industry for the better, for everyone.