Program Intern, Energy Trade Risk

Pilot Company • Houston, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Pilot Company is seeking a Program Intern for our Energy Trade Risk/Mid Office team in Houston, Texas, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to directly support the coordination between trading desks and key downstream functions, including credit, accounting, settlements, treasury, and confirmations. In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, tackling key responsibilities that directly impact our operations. Your work will contribute to reporting processes that provide energy commercial teams and senior finance management with clear, timely, and accurate views of positions, risk, and financial performance.

Requirements

• A student pursuing a degree with coursework in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related area of study.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• A quick learner with strong analytical thinking skills.
• Driven to meet deadlines and be reliable in your work.
• Authentic and welcoming.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in Energy is a bonus.
• Experience in Tableau, AI SQL or data bricks is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Gain direct exposure to the full lifecycle of physical and financial commodity trades—from acquisition and global supply chain logistics to pricing, hedging, and final settlement.
• Act as a central bridge between trading desks and downstream partners (Credit, Accounting, Treasury, Settlements, and Confirmations) to ensure seamless operational handoffs.
• Proactively resolve trade discrepancies and audit supply chain touchpoints to maintain total control, compliance, and transparency across the business.
• Prepare clear, timely position and risk reports that provide commercial energy teams and senior leadership with clear visibility into financial performance and risk exposure.
• Experience firsthand how trading strategy, risk management, and back-office operations intersect to support controlled, efficient global supply chain activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed