Supply, Trading, and Shipping Graduate Program- Origination- Houston, TX
Supply, Trading & Shipping Graduate ProgramFast-moving. High impact. Full of possibility. In supply, trading & shipping (ST&S), every decision matters – and you'll be making them sooner than you think.
Why work in ST&S at bp? Play a role in powering economies worldwide.
Work in a fast-paced environment where every second counts.
Build future-proof skills that open up many different career paths.
Learn from experienced teams who'll help you grow your commercial confidence.
As an ST&S graduate, you'll complete three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth. From analyzing data to influencing decision making, to building customer relationships and shaping deals – this program gives you the exposure and experience to start building a future in commercial business.
Join us and you'll get the support of a structured technical pathway and our training program, helping you grow both professionally and personally. In return, you'll bring your ideas, curiosity and ambition to real business challenges. Along the way, you'll be part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Please apply to one track only.
About the Origination track within the ST&S graduate programST&S is bp's face to the traded markets in oil, natural gas, power, chemicals, renewables and finance. ST&S's role is to improve bp value through distinctive supply, commodity trading, risk management and technology skills. This is underpinned by outstanding analytics, finance, control and compliance infrastructure. ST&S has a dynamic and highly skilled workforce, which builds value by combining analysis and commercial innovation with the material asset base of bp. In a time of constant change and possibility bp is seeking new talent to learn and foster commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise.
Our Origination organization works with our partners in the Americas and globally to buy, sell and move energy, integrating our products and services to provide solutions for 12,000 customers in 140 countries. Success comes from the energy of our people, so apply and join the dynamic gas and power trading Americas team where we continue to grow as part of the world's leading energy trader.
As an Origination Graduate, you will work alongside experienced commercial professionals to develop energy solutions for customers across wholesale natural gas, power and natural gas liquids.
Help us achieve these goals by: Developing and continuously evolving a globally diversified portfolio that accesses new markets, commodities and commercial opportunitiesCollaborating across trading, analytics, operations, credit, legal and countless other teams to provide innovative commercial solutions that add value to bp's, customers, assets, and flowsDelivering high-quality earnings and creating an organization that is swift to identify and optimize market insightsSupport the development of long-term commercial strategies and growth initiatives through learning to structure innovative energy supply, transportation, storage and risk management solutionsNavigating a new era of energy through evolving technologyActing with respect and integrity at all times, with the people we work with and the markets we operate inMaintaining a comprehensive, rigorous and holistic risk control framework that ensures we operate in a safe, compliant and efficient way at all timesEmpowering the deep expertise and leadership of our peopleEvery year, bp invests billions of dollars searching for new sources of energy, supplying our customers with the energy they need.
We want candidates to be developed and highly skilled to propose new and creative ways to maximize value. There are many commercial teams responsible for building and maintaining key relationships, developing unique commodity solutions to address bp's and our customers' business needs creating additional value for our trading business.
We invest in our Graduates through structured rotational experiences to build exposure to customer engagement, commercial strategy, deal structuring, and market fundamentals helping them develop into future Origination professionals.
Our rotations include natural gas and power origination, structured products, and trading operations. Areas of exposure can include, but are not limited to: Market fundamentals, physical operations, finance and riskAd hoc initiatives, problem solving and/or projectsCommercial negotiation and relationship managementDeal structuring, valuation and analysisCross-functional project work and strategic initiativesHigh Pressure to generate revenue while staying within compliance and regulatory guidelinesContract development, execution and deal lifecycle managementMinimum Requirements: Working toward Bachelor's degreeGraduating between December 2026 and May 2027Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment)Must be available to start on agreed upon global program start date (June 21, 2027).Key Skills required include: Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skillsStrong commercial acumen and intellectual curiosityAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with specific timelinesEnjoys problem solving and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentResilience, initiative, and a desire to create valueAbility to collaborate and work with ambitious teams achieving financial goals in a compliant and effective mannerAbility to build relationships and establish trust with customers and partnersInterest in energy markets, customer solutions and commercial deal-makingBenefits: One-time sign on bonusAnnual cash bonusRetirement benefits (401K and Pension)Relocation and moving assistanceHealth and welfare benefitsCompetitive base salaryLegal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability status.
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Travel RequirementNo travel is expected with this roleRelocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working