Finance Graduate Program

RWE • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As one of our graduates, you will be able to create your own career path across our locations and gain broad exposure while working alongside expert colleagues and building your knowledge. By the end of the two-year program, you will have the ideal foundations to grow, develop, and thrive as a finance professional. Over the course of two years, you’ll progress through four six-month placements of your own choosing, rotating across the entire RWE Group. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to take on responsibilities with real impact, and you’ll be able to gain experience in a wide range of areas including Controlling, Risk Management, Accounting, Planning & Reporting, Investment & Valuation, Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, and many more. Digital technologies, including AI-enabled tools, are becoming an integral part of how we work at RWE. Throughout the programme, you will have opportunities to use these tools responsibly to enhance productivity, support decision-making, foster innovation and improve ways of working, always in line with RWE policies and responsible use principles.

Requirements

• A strong degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a comparable subject area with a focus on Controlling, Finance, or Accounting
• Strong analytical skills
• Resilience
• Motivation to take on new challenges whether operating independently or within a team
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out growth opportunities

Nice To Haves

• Some relevant experience is useful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Progress through four six-month placements of your own choosing, rotating across the entire RWE Group.
• Take on responsibilities with real impact.
• Gain experience in a wide range of areas including Controlling, Risk Management, Accounting, Planning & Reporting, Investment & Valuation, Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, and many more.
• Use digital technologies, including AI-enabled tools, responsibly to enhance productivity, support decision-making, foster innovation and improve ways of working.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $83,000 with annual discretionary bonus
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO), plus public holidays, to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive health benefits, providing extensive health coverage
• Financial support and structured programs for international assignments to enhance global exposure
• International rotation opportunities in the UK, Germany, Singapore, and other locations, enhancing professional and cultural growth
• Modern office and trading floor located in prime areas, equipped with the latest technology
• Open and diverse company culture, with active clubs and societies that promote collaboration and engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level