Supply, Trading, and Shipping Graduate Program- Trading- Chicago, IL

BP•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

bp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition. The Supply Trading & Shipping Graduate Development Program in the Chicago office supports the refining & products trading Americas (rptA) business. rptA is part of bp’s Supply Trading and Shipping organization, the commercial face to the traded markets in the Americas. ST&S is bp's face to the traded markets in oil, gas, power, chemicals, renewables and finance. ST&S's role is to improve bp Group 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. The Trading Development Program (TDP) is structured to provide a broad overview and introduction to trading business, operational flows, and commercial strategy for a new employee. The TDP will spend three years in this role with rotations across commodities and disciplines gaining the vital skills and experience and providing a path to the Assessed Traders Course at the end of the program. The areas of exposure can include, but are not limited to: Market analytics, physical operations, finance & risk, and chartering Ad hoc initiatives, analysis and/or projects supporting the trading bench’s operational footprint, trading strategy, or commercial outlook Assist with recruiting and development efforts

Requirements

Working toward Bachelor’s degree
Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0
Eligible 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).
Ability to work and pivot when needed in a fast-paced environment with specific timelines
Ability to foster strong relationships with team members and across the supporting teams
Strong analytical skills and not afraid to challenge viewpoints to ultimate create the strongest outcome
Time management and ability to handle competing priorities
Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

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.
Complete three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth.
Analyzing data
Influencing decision making
Building customer relationships
Shaping deals
Gain exposure and experience to start building a future in commercial business.
Support from a structured technical pathway and training program, helping you grow both professionally and personally.
Bring your ideas, curiosity and ambition to real business challenges.
Be part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Gain a broad overview and introduction to trading business, operational flows, and commercial strategy.
Spend three years in this role with rotations across commodities and disciplines gaining the vital skills and experience and providing a path to the Assessed Traders Course at the end of the program.
Market analytics, physical operations, finance & risk, and chartering
Ad hoc initiatives, analysis and/or projects supporting the trading bench’s operational footprint, trading strategy, or commercial outlook
Assist with recruiting and development efforts