Graduate Programme - Market Analysis and Trading

Develop analytical and commercial expertise through Equinor's two-year graduate programme, rotating across teams while working in Market Analysis & Trading to analyse energy markets, manage risk, and support trading decisions.

What does the graduate programme involve?

Our two-year graduate programme is a dynamic and comprehensive initiative, designed to nurture and develop the next generation of talent. The programme allows for 3–12-month rotations across functions, business areas or locations. This will give you the opportunity to network and experience different parts of our business. We want to give you the tools and experiences you need to shape your future so you can use your passion and abilities to help us succeed in the energy transition.

Discipline Insights:

At Equinor, we believe that market insight and analytical thinking are key to creating value and shaping the future of energy. Within Market Analysis & Trading, you will work at the intersection of data, strategy and commercial decision-making. 

You will engage with complex energy markets through analysis, trading and risk management, turning data and insights into real-time decisions and impact. From day one, you will contribute to understanding market dynamics, managing exposure and identifying opportunities. 

As you grow, you will have opportunities to deepen your expertise across analysis and trading roles. We are looking for curious, analytical minds who thrive in complexity and use insight to shape better decisions  

This year we are recruiting within the following disciplines: 

• Market Analysis & Trading (London) 

Here's what we expect from you:

We welcome a diverse range of backgrounds to our graduate programme, valuing a blend of skills and academic achievements. However, there are specific qualities and requirements we consider essential for success:

Qualities:
•You identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow; open, collaborative, courageous and caring.
•You live by our safety and security expectations, contributing to our zero-harm culture.
•You communicate well, facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
•You adapt to change, embrace new technology, and perform in a digitally enabled environment.
•You demonstrate a curious mind and the ability to solve problems, innovate, and identify new ways of delivering on our objectives.
•You have a global mindset and navigate well in multicultural environments

Skills and Academic Requirements:
•You have a master’s degree or PhD with a good academic record.
•You are fluent in English.
•You do not have more than two years of relevant full time work experience.
•Formal working experience is not a requirement.
•Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work are an advantage.

What we can offer you

Learning and development
You’ll gain hands‑on experience, on‑the‑job training, access to virtual and in‑person learning modules, and the chance to rotate across teams. You’ll also be supported by a buddy and a mentor from day one.

Wellbeing and work-life balance
We offer competitive benefits that support your physical and mental wellbeing, including health insurance, flexible working arrangements and our global parental leave policy.

An inclusive culture
With around 25,000 colleagues worldwide, we know that diverse perspectives drive creativity and better solutions. We work hard to ensure everyone feels included and able to bring their whole self to work.

Financial rewards
Our compensation package includes competitive pay and the opportunity to join our share savings plan. In most locations, we also offer pension plans designed to support you long‑term.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs. 

We also believe everyone should be paid fairly and consistently for their contribution to our collective success.  To ensure fairness and transparency, positions at Equinor are evaluated using our global job architecture based on the position’s responsibilities, complexity, and impact, and regularly reviewed to ensure consistency and alignment across the organisation.