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Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.

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Shape the future of energy.

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives and contribute to solving one of society's most important challenges? We are looking for talented graduates to join the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme. This is your opportunity to accelerate your development, build a strong network across Vattenfall and contribute to the energy transition from day one.

About the traineeship.

This traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in sustainable business. Each of the trainee positions is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities, challenges and matching profile.

What you will experience

• Personal and professional growth: Accelerate your development through structured learning, reflection, networking opportunities and real business challenges.
• Cross-functional network: Connect with trainees and colleagues across Vattenfall's different markets, business areas and locations through programme activities, site visits and cross-functional collaboration.
• Meaningful contribution: Take on real responsibilities from day one, contribute fresh perspectives and help shape the future of fossil free living.

As Joakim, a former International Trainee based in Stockholm, explains, “I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company, but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.”

Your role as a Trainee – Information security coordinator

You will join the Information and security protection teamat Ringhals, where we work to strengthen resilience, protect critical information and support one of Sweden's most important energy facilities. The team supports the organization in information security, personnel security and regulatory compliance, helping ensure that information, systems and processes remain secure and reliable.

As a trainee, you will support and coordinate information security activities across the organization. You will work closely with experienced specialists, the Business Information Security Officer and stakeholders from different parts of the business. Together, you will contribute to areas such as risk management, incident follow-up, governance and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to build expertise in information security while helping drive initiatives that support the safe and reliable operation of critical infrastructure.

Your responsibilities

• Support information security activities, including risk assessments, information classification and security-related follow-up.
• Contribute to incident handling, reporting and continuous improvement of information security processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to promote awareness and compliance with information security requirements.
• Assist in interpreting and following up on information security regulations, requirements and governance activities.

Kravspecifikation

Your qualifications as a Trainee – Information security

We believe you have

• A university degree, or expected graduation before March 2027, in Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, Digital Security or a related field.
• A strong interest in information security, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, spoken and written.
• Experience from studies, thesis work, internships, student projects or extracurricular activities related to information security, risk management or security protection is considered a merit.

You should also recognize yourself in

• You have an analytical mindset and enjoy understanding complex challenges from different perspectives.
• You are collaborative and enjoy working with others to achieve shared goals.
• You are structured and organized, with the ability to plan and follow through on long-term activities.
• You are curious, eager to learn and motivated by contributing to a secure and resilient organization.

Whether you aspire to become an energy specialist, project manager, digital expert, engineer or future leader, the International Trainee Programme offers opportunities to explore your potential and build a meaningful career.

As Cato, a former International Trainee based in Amsterdam, mentions, “I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relations and be resilient in an international organization.”

To be considered for our traineeship, you should:

• Have completed, or expect to complete, an academic degree before the programme starts in March 2027
• Have no more than one year of relevant work experience after graduation, excluding internships and working-student roles
• Be fluent in English
• Be available for the full-time programme from its start date
• Have the right to work in the country where the position is based, or meet the stated work-permit requirements
• Be open to mobility opportunities and collaborating across different locations.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and growth mindset while sharing our values: Active, Open, Positive and Safe.

Location:

You will be working at Ringhals located in Varberg, Sweden

Ytterligare information

Our offer

“Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organization's values: Open, Active, Positive and Safe. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.” - Rogier, former International Trainee based in Amsterdam.

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall.