Working Student d/f/m - Commercial Data Analysis

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

To start as soon as possible, part time (max. 20 hours per week), fixed term (6months)

Join a small, impact-driven team where your ideas and code can directly support commercial decisions. You will work closely with traders and analysts on the commercial side and collaborate with IT and market data colleagues on the technical side.

This role offers hands-on exposure to how data supports trading decisions and is ideal for students who enjoy working with data, improving processes and learning how analytics is applied in a commercial environment.

About the role

• Develop reports and dashboards that inform day-to-day decisions for traders and analysts
• Review and assess external and internal data sources, evaluating alternatives to improve reliability and insight
• Handle ad hoc analytical requests from the trading desk with pace and precision
• Troubleshoot data issues and resolve production bugs to keep processes running smoothly
• Review and benchmark internal versus external data sources to validate quality and consistency
• Support the gradual migration of legacy scripts into structured, Git-based repositories
• Clean up and maintain processes within your scope, improving documentation, structure and accessibility

Job requirements and experience

• Currently enrolled student with strong programming and analytical capabilities and a background in either:
  • Quantitative analytics (e.g., mathematics, physics, econometrics)
  • Business or economics
  • Business information systems, or a related field combining business and technology
• Strong Python skills, with version control (e.g. Git) and databases (SQL)
• Interest in data-driven decision-making and commercial topics
• Structured and reliable way of working, with the ability to manage tasks independently and follow through to results
• Curiosity, willingness to learn and the confidence to ask questions when needed

Advantageous, but not essential

• Experience with Dremio, Databricks/ Apache Spark, Tableau

What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, thrives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above we would still like to hear from you.

Your benefits

We want to ensure your time with us is fulfilling and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Direct exposure to commercial decision-making - your work and ideas will be seen and valued by traders and analysts
• Room to bring your own ideas and take early ownership within a lean, high-visibility team
• Cross-functional collaboration with commercial, IT and market data colleagues, expanding your network and perspective
• The chance to sharpen your data engineering and analytics skillset by improving processes and migrating legacy scripts to modern repositories

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92002
Any questions? Contact HR: Pia König, [email protected], Contact Business: Marcel Cresnik, [email protected]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world's energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe's largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,200 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE's power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.