Graduate Programme 2027 UK - Market Analysis and Trading

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.

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 bachelor's or master's degree with strong academic record.
• You are fluent in English.
• You do not have more than three 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.

Background checks and transparency: We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws.

Immigration and sponsorship requirements: Please note that recent changes to the UK immigration rules have tightened the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you require Equinor UK to act as a sponsor in order to undertake this role, please note Equinor UK cannot guarantee that the role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

About Equinor: Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like‑minded people to join our team of 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?