Working student (m/f/d) Commercial Business Development

Company Description

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest electricity generators and producers of heat and operates in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. Our strategy is to reduce emissions from power generation with a road map to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Energy is our contribution to quality of life – day after day. With around 28,000 colleagues Vattenfall provides comprehensive electricity and heating offerings to several million customers in northern Europe. For the work ahead we need people who are fully dedicated to our customers and a sustainable society – people like you.

Business Area Markets is the commercial heart of Vattenfall's wholesale and sourcing activities where all asset optimization and trading activities are centralized.

We are recognized as one of the leading energy trading companies in the European energy industry. We offer reliable, responsible, and flexible access to all relevant commodity wholesale markets.

The Strategy and Controlling Business Unit is responsible for all strategic planning and controlling within Business Area Markets. We plan and provide the overall strategic direction for the Business Area, comprising of the business units  Assets, Customers, and Trading. We are also responsible for controlling and financial planning for the Business Area.

Job Description

Are you looking for a diverse workplace characterized by team spirit, flexibility, and an open and international atmosphere? Are you a business student looking for an opportunity to get to know one of Europe´s largest energy companies? Then this might be your new challenge.

For our office in Hamburg, Vattenfall Energy Trading GmbH is currently looking for a

Working student – Commercial Business Development

Join our team as a Working Student in Commercial Business Development, specializing in energy trading, where you will focus on external business activities such as power purchase agreements, green solutions, and market access initiatives. Utilize your analytical skills to drive strategic decision-making, apply and develop your commercial mindset to steer our external business forward, while also leveraging your capabilities to transform and innovate our electricity and energy offerings. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and sustainability of our business through your expertise and creativity.

In your role, you will support the Head of Business Development in the following tasks:

• Collaborate with team members to create detailed business cases for potential projects or initiatives.
• Conduct thorough financial analyses, market research, and risk assessments to support business case development and resent findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Research and analyse market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer behaviours to identify new opportunities for growth, utilise data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and market positioning.
• Actively participate in project steering committees to provide insights, recommendations, and updates on ongoing initiatives.
• Support counterparty onboarding to align resources and priorities and ensure a smooth process.
• Generate creative and innovative ideas to enhance business development efforts and drive revenue growth in our renewables (PPA, CPPA), green solutions (Hydrogen, flexibility, biofuels), and market access businesses.

Qualifications

Candidates are likely to be advanced business students with an interest in the energy sector and a willingness to learn more about business- and financial analysis.

In addition, you’ll need to have:

• A positive self-starter mentality, with a commitment to deliver, prepared to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• An equally commercial and analytical mindset.
• An ability to interact with different stakeholders with ease and approach new contacts when needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Our working language is English.

Additional Information

Location

The location of the position is Hamburg, with the opportunity to work hybrid. Our brand-new office is located in Hamburg’s Hafencity quarter, easily reachable via public transportation, and offers a very innovative, collaborative, and interactive office atmosphere to prosper and learn in.

Contract & Contact details

You may start anytime with the intention to stay a minimum 6-12 months with us. Working time is 20 hours per week and up to 37 hours during non-lecture periods. We offer fair remuneration and flexible working hours.

For more information about the positions or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Daniel Dre