Derivatives & Market Risk Analyst Intern

Area
Switzerland

Take your first steps into energy trading

Interested in derivatives, quantitative finance and global energy markets? Discover how trading portfolios are valued, monitored and analysed every day.

About Us

TotalEnergies is an integrated multi-energy company with expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas, electricity and low-carbon energies. Our Trading & Shipping and Gas & Power activities connect international energy markets with trading teams and support functions. Our Geneva hub brings together specialists working across physical and financial energy markets.

Our Culture

Energy markets move quickly, and so do our teams. We value curiosity, analytical thinking, collaboration and initiative. As an intern, you will learn from experienced professionals, contribute to real projects and work in a diverse, international environment where continuous development and respect are central to how we work.

Within TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping in Geneva, the Derivatives Middle Office team monitors the performance and market risks of trading portfolios. Working at the interface of Front Office, Finance and risk-control functions, the team analyses positions, valuations and market movements to provide accurate daily reporting and reliable indicators for decision-making. This internship offers hands-on exposure to derivatives, commodity markets and quantitative risk analysis in a fast-moving international trading environment.

Your Responsibilities

- Support daily monitoring of trading positions, portfolio exposures and risk indicators, including Value at Risk (VaR), stress tests and sensitivity analysis.
- Assist with the calculation, control and explanation of daily profit and loss (PnL), including analysis of market movements and other key drivers.
- Help verify the consistency of transaction data, pricing inputs, market curves and mark-to-market valuations against available information.
- Contribute to quantitative analysis and the development, testing and improvement of risk monitoring and reporting tools, working with Middle Office, traders and IT teams.
- Prepare clear analyses and documentation to communicate findings to the team and support reliable reporting.

- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering or another strongly quantitative field.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with an interest in derivatives pricing, financial modelling and stochastic processes.
- Strong Python programming skills and proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SQL and VBA is an advantage.
- Understanding of financial derivatives, such as futures, swaps and options; an interest in commodity and energy markets is valued.
- Rigorous, curious and proactive, with the ability to analyse complex information, communicate clearly and work collaboratively under deadlines.
- Fluent English; French is an advantage.
- A tri-partite agreement is mandatory

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.