Power Trading - New Ventures & Business Development Intern

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Contexte et environnement

Your next challenge starts in Geneva!
Interested in the commercial and strategic side of energy trading? Curious about how new markets are assessed, business opportunities are developed and investment decisions are made?
Join our New Ventures team within the Power Trading division in Geneva and contribute to the expansion of our power trading activities across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Working in an international and fast-moving environment, you will gain direct exposure to market-entry strategies, business development, financial analysis and potentially M&A transactions, supporting projects that shape the future of our power trading business.
TotalEnergies Gas & Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low-carbon energies. With more than 550 employees, TGP operates in Switzerland, the United States, Singapore, France, Germany and Spain. It evolves in fast-changing market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation. TGP is responsible for optimizing the purchase and sales portfolios of gas, electricity, CO₂ emissions, dry bulk and LNG across global markets, in compliance with the Company's trading guidelines.

Activités

As a Power Trading - New Ventures & Business Development Intern, you will contribute to strategic projects supporting the international development of our power trading activities.
Working closely with trading desks, regulatory experts, market analysts, Legal and other business teams, your responsibilities will include:
Business Development & New Market Entry
* Support the assessment of new business opportunities and potential market entries across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
* Contribute to the development of business plans, including market assessments, financial assumptions and commercial scenarios.
* Work with trading desks, regulatory specialists and support functions to assess market attractiveness, opportunities and implementation requirements.
* Prepare analyses and presentations to support management decisions on new market entry.
Market Intelligence & Strategic Analysis
* Conduct market research to identify potential partners, key stakeholders and emerging commercial opportunities.
* Monitor competitor activities, market structures and regulatory developments in targeted markets.
* Analyze electricity market trends, including renewable penetration, supply and demand dynamics, and interactions with natural gas and LNG markets.
* Translate qualitative and quantitative findings into clear recommendations for the business.
Long-Term Planning & Business Forecasting
* Support the preparation of business plans and financial forecasts for power trading activities.
* Collaborate with trading desks and relevant teams, including corporate PPAs, Renewables and Flexible Power, to develop commercial assumptions and business projections.
* Contribute to financial models, scenario analyses and budgeting exercises.
* Prepare management presentations and supporting materials for strategic discussions.
Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships
Depending on the team's active transaction pipeline:
* Support the assessment of potential acquisitions, investments and strategic partnerships in the power trading sector.
* Collaborate with the Corporate M&A team on business analysis and due diligence activities.
* Review information memoranda and documentation made available through transaction data rooms.
* Contribute to due diligence Q&A processes and prepare analysis for internal management committees.
Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of defined workstreams, interact with senior stakeholders and explore how digital tools and Generative AI can support research, market analysis and business development.
We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.
Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.
Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.
We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

Profil du candidat

* Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
* Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, combined with sound commercial judgment. Financial modelling skills would be a strong advantage.
* Ability to structure complex or ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses and translate analysis into practical recommendations.
* Basic knowledge of energy markets and a genuine interest in power trading and business development.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex subjects clearly and concisely.
* Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken. French would be an advantage.
* Curious, proactive and resourceful, with a willingness to take initiative and contribute new ideas.
* Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and adapting to evolving projects.
* Interest in Generative AI and its practical applications in research and business analysis, with an understanding of the importance of verifying information, challenging outputs and documenting assumptions.
* A collaborative mindset and an organized, objective and solution-oriented approach.
* A tri-partite agreement is mandatory