Commercial Development Program (Graduate) - USA
About The Position
The Commercial Development Program (CDP) is a structured, multi-year rotational program designed to develop Tricon’s next generation of commercial leaders. Built for individuals with strong analytical ability, commercial intensity, and a drive to operate in fast-moving global markets, the program provides immersive exposure to the physical commodities business across trading-adjacent functions. Participants will rotate through core commercial areas, gaining hands-on experience in how physical trades are structured, executed, priced, and risk-managed. The program blends on-the-job learning with formal training, mentorship from senior commercial professionals, and ongoing performance feedback to prepare participants for long-term careers in Tricon’s commercial organization, with progression toward trader-facing or commercial roles. Program Duration: 2 to 3 years. Start Date: July / August / September 2027.
Requirements
- Degree must be completed between December 2026 and August 2027.
- Degree in a relevant field including, but not limited to: Business, Finance, Economics, or Supply Chain; Chemical Engineering; Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or Analytics; Other quantitative or commercially focused disciplines.
- Strong academic performance demonstrating analytical rigor and intellectual curiosity.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with incomplete or ambiguous information.
- Commercial mindset and genuine interest in global trade and commodity markets.
- Mental agility and resilience in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
- Ability to make sound decisions under time pressure and take ownership of outcomes.
- Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work across cultures and functions.
- High level of integrity, curiosity, and willingness to continuously learn.
- Drive and self-motivation, with a proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership.
Responsibilities
- Develop a commercial understanding of how disciplined, efficient operations enable profitable physical trading.
- Gain hands-on experience in how physical trades are structured, executed, priced, and risk-managed.
- Gain exposure to end-to-end commodity operations across global trade flows.
- Learn contract execution, logistics coordination, documentation, and settlement processes.
- Interact with traders, counterparties, logistics providers, and internal teams.
- Understand physical delivery, operational risks, and control frameworks.
- Conduct market analysis, price monitoring, and benchmark tracking.
- Analyze supply and demand fundamentals across regions and products.
- Analyze industry trends, trade flows, and geopolitical developments.
- Support commercial strategy development and trading ideas.
- Build a solid understanding of how Tricon manages financial and non-financial risks throughout the trading lifecycle.
- Monitor market risk, exposures, and position limits.
- Prepare P&L, position, and risk reports.
- Support risk governance, controls, and compliance processes.
- Analyze risk drivers and potential impacts on trading performance.
- Collaborate with traders and commercial teams to promote risk-aware decisions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
