Undergraduate Trader in Energy Solutions

1 day ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Uniper Full time

Unlock your potential as an Undergraduate Trader in our dynamic team at Uniper, a leading international energy company.

About Us

We are proactively transforming the world of energy while ensuring security of supply. Our diverse teams work with flexible working hours, and our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect.

Your Role

As an undergraduate trader, you will join our UK Trading IT Solutions team for a 48-52 week placement this Summer (2025). You will be an integral part of our Agile Team, practicing continuous development to support the Trading Business. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying business and functional requirements, particularly where there's strategic fit with Uniper goals.
  • Documenting business requirements and current solutions to implement improvements in line with our IT strategy.
  • Preparing cost estimates and project timelines for completing recommended solutions.
  • Providing input into user education and implementation plans.
  • Identifying process improvements related to specific projects/tasks.
  • Active participation in architecture, data design, and review of the applications landscape.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • A logical and structured way of thinking, high organizational skills, and the ability to present complex topics targeted to the audience.
  • The ability to demonstrate confidence in building a partnership with the business.
  • Project management skills, including managing individual project scope on time and to budget.
  • A passion for continuous improvement in the entire Process landscape.
  • Problem-solving, creativity, staying positive, working under pressure, aiming high, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Benefits

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We offer:

  • A competitive salary: £25,000.
  • Personal development and learning opportunities.
  • An enhanced company pension with up to 12% company contributions.
  • 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Electric vehicle charging at our sites.
  • In-house Occupational Health Services.
  • Company-funded Private Medical Insurance, including free GP service.
  • Performance-related benefits.
  • Access to a range of flexible benefits.


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