Graduate Program – Trading & Commercial Operations

Gunvor Group Ltd • Houston, TX

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internships or professional experience within commodities, energy, finance, banking, shipping, brokerage or other relevant commercial environments will be considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level