About GEN-I Trading Challenge 2025

Trading Challange

This six-week challenge features lectures and a chance to try your hand at trading under the watchful eye of our experienced traders, and to work with data, analyses and forecasting models with the support of our analysts.

What is the Trading Challenge?

The GEN-I Trading Challenge is a six-week, hands-on program designed to take you beyond theory. You’ll learn the fundamentals of trading and analytics through interactive lectures, and then put that knowledge into practice. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll try your hand at simulated trading and tackle analytical challenges that mirror real-world scenarios.

The program is divided into two tracks:

Trading – Simulate trading energy commodities on professional platforms, develop strategies, and analyze market moves.
Quant – Work with data, forecasting models, and optimization tasks to understand how analytics drives trading decisions.

This is your chance to explore the fast-paced world of energy markets in a risk-free environment, using the same tools our teams rely on every day.

The challenge will take place entirely online, so you can join it from wherever you are. It will start on 21 October 2024, with lectures held twice a week in the afternoons. The challenge will finish on 2 December 2024, when we will organise a small group meeting.

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Who can join?

If you’re curious about trading, passionate about analytics, or simply eager to understand how global markets work, this challenge is for you. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone looking to broaden your horizons, you’ll find an opportunity to learn and grow here.

Why take part?

Because knowledge is power—and experience is even more. The Trading Challenge gives you practical skills, real-world insights, and direct exposure to one of the most exciting areas of the energy industry. And while the program is designed for learning, it can also open doors: participants who stand out may be considered for future roles or internships at GEN-I.

Applications

The application process is open until 15 October 2024. Places are available for 120 of the most suitable candidates. If you are selected, you will receive further information on the challenge by email.

Don’t hesitate, apply today.

Take the opportunity to secure your place in the Trading challenge. The experience might just change your life.

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Frequently asked questions

It is a six-week programme that combines lectures, practical simulations and analytical tasks to give participants hands-on experience in energy trading and quantitative analysis.

Anyone interested in trading or analytics can apply – students, graduates or professionals. Prior experience is helpful, but not required.

No formal qualifications are required. A basic understanding of finance or data analysis is an advantage, but motivation and curiosity are most important.

The programme is fully online, so you can join from anywhere.

The challenge is conducted in English.

No, participation is free.

Participation is voluntary, so you can withdraw at any time. However, leaving early means you will not complete the programme, which affects your eligibility for recognition, awards, or potential career opportunities linked to the challenge.

No.

Yes, you can reapply for future editions. However, we encourage participants to commit fully to the programme in order to gain maximum value from the experience.

Expect several hours per week for lectures, practical tasks and mentoring sessions.

Yes. The challenge is designed to serve as a talent pipeline. The most promising performers may be invited to interview. In past editions, several participants have joined GEN-I full-time or as student employees.

Evaluation is based on profit and loss (PnL) in simulations, theoretical knowledge, engagement during lectures and the quality of the tasks submitted.

Yes. Recognition is given in categories such as PnL, theoretical knowledge and overall performance.