Job Title:
Graduate Program – Trading & Commercial OperationsContract Type:
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Job Description:
Graduate Program – Trading & Commercial Operations
Launch your career at the heart of global commodity markets.
At Gunvor, one of the world's leading independent energy trading companies, we're looking for curious, ambitious and commercially minded graduates who want to build a long-term career in commodity trading.
Our 24-month Trading & Commercial Operations Graduate Program is designed to provide hands-on experience across the trading lifecycle, combining structured learning, meaningful responsibility and exposure to different areas of our business.
You'll work alongside experienced professionals across Trading, Operations and Market Risk, gaining first-hand insight into how global commodity markets operate while developing the skills needed for a successful commercial career.
Your Journey
During the Program, you'll complete three 8-month rotations, providing broad exposure to the core functions that enable our trading business to operate successfully.
You'll be based in Houston, with the opportunity for an international rotation in one of our global offices, including Geneva, Singapore, Tallinn or London, providing valuable international exposure and a broader perspective on our business.
Alongside your rotations, you'll follow a structured development journey combining technical learning, industry knowledge and professional development to help you build both the commercial and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a global trading environment.
What You'll Do
Throughout the Program, you'll:
Work alongside professionals across Trading, Operations and Market Risk.
Develop an understanding of the physical and financial commodity trading lifecycle.
Analyse market fundamentals, commodity flows and pricing dynamics.
Contribute to commercial analysis, operational execution and business decision-making.
Collaborate across functions to solve complex commercial and operational challenges.
Support the execution of trading strategies while gaining exposure to commercial decision-making.
Take ownership of meaningful projects from the beginning of your career.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for intellectually curious individuals with strong analytical capabilities, commercial curiosity and the ambition to build a career in global commodity markets.
You'll ideally have:
A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Finance, Economics, Computer Science or another quantitative discipline.
Up to 12 months of professional experience, excluding internships.
Strong analytical and numerical problem-solving skills.
A genuine interest in global markets, commodities and geopolitics.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Adaptability, resilience and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Fluency in English.
Previous internships or professional experience within commodities, energy, finance, banking, shipping, brokerage or other relevant commercial environments will be considered a strong advantage.
What We Offer
A structured 24-month Graduate Program with three cross-functional rotations.
Formal onboarding and a comprehensive learning and development journey.
Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
Early exposure to commercial decision-making and meaningful business challenges.
International rotation opportunities across our global offices.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial and international working environment.
A competitive compensation and benefits package.
Selection Process
Our recruitment process consists of the following stages:
Application – Application through our Careers website launches on September 1st and runs through October 2nd 2026.
Online Assessment – Complete online assessments, including a HireVue interview and numerical reasoning tests.
Application Review – Assessment of your academic background, relevant experience and eligibility to work in the hiring location.
Interviews – Meet with our Talent Acquisition team and business representatives to discuss your motivation, commercial awareness and potential.
Assessment Day – Final-stage candidates will complete interviews and a Trading Simulation with our business teams.
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
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Open job postingAbout the company
Gunvor Group is one of the world's largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most.