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Working Student - Trading Support

Convex Energy
5 hours ago
Internship
On-site
Berlin, Germany
Business & Management

About the role

As a Working Student in Trading Support, you'll join a structured development programme designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of our trading business and the technology that powers it.

Working closely with Product Managers, Energy Traders and Software Engineers, you'll rotate across Product Management and Trading, gaining hands-on experience with our core trading products and the full product lifecycle. Along the way, you'll build a strong understanding of the Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) and Market Data landscape while progressively taking on more responsibility.

This is an AI-first role, where you'll use modern AI technologies to accelerate research, documentation, testing, automation and operational workflows. Our goal is to develop you into a trusted contributor who can confidently support and continuously improve both our Product and Trading functions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of the systems, processes and technologies that power our trading business
  • Support the day-to-day operations of the Trading team and help resolve operational issues
  • Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, trade booking issues and system exceptions in collaboration with Product Managers, Energy Traders and Software Engineers
  • Assist with trade validation, reconciliations and operational controls to ensure high data quality and system integrity
  • Support Product Managers in maintaining and continuously improving our core trading products
  • Assist in creating, refining and maintaining the product backlog
  • Perform functional and end-to-end testing of new and existing product features
  • Create, update and maintain clear and accurate documentation using AI-supported workflows
  • Leverage AI technologies to build workflows, agents, automations and other AI-powered solutions that improve efficiency and streamline operational processes
  • Research product functionality, system behaviour and industry best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Prepare knowledge base articles, user guides and internal training materials
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Energy Traders and Software Engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions

Your Profile

  • Strong practical understanding of modern AI technologies and the ability to leverage them to design workflows, build agents and develop AI-powered solutions that enhance productivity and solve business challenges
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or a related field
  • Curious, self-motivated and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for continuously developing new skills and exploring emerging technologies
  • Strong interest in the systems, processes and technologies that power an energy trading business, with the ambition, discipline and initiative to take ownership and continuously develop your expertise
  • Able to critically evaluate AI-generated output, iterate on prompts and workflows, and consistently deliver high-quality results
  • Strong analytical thinking with a structured, detail-oriented and solution-oriented approach
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain ideas, articulate thought processes and confidently justify decisions
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Nice to have

  • Basic understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence or similar collaboration tools
  • Basic SQL knowledge
  • Basic understanding of software development, APIs or system integrations
  • Interest in energy markets, trading or ETRM systems

Why us?

  • We offer you free group training sessions with our in-house fitness coach in our brand-new in-house gym
  • You can enjoy unlimited snacks, protein shakes, and easy meals on demand in our in-house bistro.
  • We equip you with a best-in-class setup, including an ergonomic workplace with standing desks, phone booths, and bone-conduction headsets.
  • Our office location on Euref Campus offers a vibrant atmosphere with access to multiple restaurants led by renowned Michelin Star chef Thomas Kammeier.
  • Be part of an international team located in Berlin & London.

Recruitment Process: Our hiring process consists of an initial HR interview, followed by a technical assessment. Candidates who successfully complete the assessment will be invited to a final interview with the hiring team to review and discuss their solution.