About the role#
The Structured Power Trading team manages exposures from renewable and flexible assets, supports commercial activities, and provides market intelligence. We are looking for an analytical intern to join this team. You will gain hands-on experience in quantitative analysis, risk modeling, and tool development to support trading strategies and portfolio management. This role focuses on building insights and tools to enhance decision-making across the desk, with an emphasis on coding and automation.
What you'll do#
- Monitor power markets, renewable exposures, and related commodities daily.
- Develop and improve risk models, pricing tools, and market monitoring dashboards.
- Support forward curve construction and scenario analysis for renewable capture rates, PPAs, and flexible assets like batteries and hydro.
- Build and maintain analytical tools in Python and SQL to automate reporting.
- Contribute to risk and P&L reporting processes.
- Provide quantitative analysis to support hedging strategies and commercial opportunities.
- Translate quantitative insights into recommendations for senior traders.
- Collaborate with Research and Market Analysis teams to price illiquid products and regional capture rates.
- Work with middle office, back office, IT, and risk functions to validate data and reporting.
- Join team discussions regarding market trends, trading strategies, and portfolio risks.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Mathematics.
- Coursework or experience in Data Structures, Algorithms, OOP, and Design Patterns.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and programming skills in Python and SQL (Databricks is a plus).
- Experience working with large code bases.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in trading, risk, market analysis, or the power and energy sector.
- Familiarity with commodities, specifically U.S. power markets.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work under time pressure.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 1 year (rolling).
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a multinational energy company founded in 1924. It operates in over 130 countries and employs more than 10,001 people. The business focuses on oil, gas, and renewable energy production. It maintains a presence in sectors ranging from refining and trading to solar and wind power.
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