Commercial Development Program (Graduate) - USA

Tricon Energy•Houston, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

It is an exciting time to build your career at Tricon! Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Tricon has been built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, powered by some of the industry’s top talent. Our culture values independence and accountability, where we empower our employees to make an impact. With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials. Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the world’s second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS, and ranked #35 on Forbes’ list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000 employees across 40 countries. Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best. At Tricon, you’ll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade. The Program 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: August / September 2026

Requirements

Recent or soon-to-be graduates
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.
Exposure to end-to-end commodity operations across global trade flows
Contract execution, logistics coordination, documentation, and settlement processes
Interaction with traders, counterparties, logistics providers, and internal teams
Understanding physical delivery, operational risks, and control frameworks
Market analysis, price monitoring, and benchmark tracking
Supply and demand fundamentals across regions and products
Analysis of industry trends, trade flows, and geopolitical developments
Support for commercial strategy development and trading ideas
Monitoring market risk, exposures, and position limits
Preparing P&L, position, and risk reports
Supporting risk governance, controls, and compliance processes
Analyzing risk drivers and potential impacts on trading performance
Collaborating with traders and commercial teams to promote risk-aware decisions