Summer Internship - Supply, Trading & Shipping - UK

Entity:
Supply, Trading & Shipping
Job Family Group:
Business Support Group, Supply & Trading Group
Job Description:

About bp

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.

Our internships

Make an impact on cutting-edge projects. Help find solutions to complex challenges. Be part of a company that invests in you and your growth. You can do it all as an intern at bp. Our 11-week summer programme gives you the opportunity to build your technical knowledge, develop key skills and learn more about life at bp. You'll be part of one team throughout your internship, supported by a dedicated line manager and buddy. There’ll be opportunities to connect with other interns, take part in training and grow your network across the business.

Role and responsibilities

What you could be working on:

- Researching a market or new jurisdiction, and translating findings into commercial recommendations
- Producing market, news, or customer insights to support trading and origination decisions
- Analysing supply, demand and other market fundamentals to inform short- and medium-term activities
- Automating and improving systems, reports, and analysis using data science techniques

ST&S development track career pathways

During the internship you will be assessed for potential entry to the ST&S development programme.  You will learn about the development tracks before deciding whether, and for which track, you would like to be considered

Commercial track – build commercial acumen

Every year, bp invests billions of dollars searching for new sources of energy, supplying our customers with the fuels they need. You’ll help to ensure we make the best use of our investment for bp and for our customers. We want you to be in the best position to propose new and creative ways to maximize value.  This could see you working in our Marketing & deal Origination teams or in physical operations or other areas which support trading ideas and deals.

Trading track – develop experience across physical and paper trading

You’ll be part of the teams managing our trades on all the major energy commodity exchanges as well as our daily exposure to global currency and interest rate fluctuations. You’ll have the opportunity to experience different trading disciplines and styles, even the possibility to specialise in quantitative trading.

Analytics track  – influence commercial and trading decisions

As part of a highly commercial and skilled team, working in the fast-paced trading world, and with access to vast amounts of data, our analysts have an opportunity to directly influence the bottom line. You will focus on roles that build your skills and knowledge to drive continued growth in trading profits and become a subject matter expert on energy market fundamentals.

Requirements

To apply for this role, you must be in your penultimate year of study (those going onto a Master’s and PhD students can apply) or in your final year and be on track for a 2:1.

You are also expected to have strong spoken and written English language skills, including business and technical English.  Language skills will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: We value individuals who take initiative, are committed to excellence, and can adapt positively to change and challenges in a supportive environment.

Location

This role will be based out of the following UK office:

- Canary Wharf (bp , 25 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HZ)

Start & end dates

Monday 21st June 2027 to Friday 3rd September 2027

Please note: Our internships are full-time. If you will struggle to be available for these dates &/or may not be able to work full time, please flag this if you are invited to a technical interview, or earlier if possible.

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Other information

Please note the following when applying:

- You can only apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make. You will be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.
- We recruit on a rolling basis – this means roles may close once positions are filled or we have enough applications. If you’re interested in a role, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible while applications remain open.
- Unless you apply to a role with a location explicitly stated, role locations are not guaranteed – where not stated, you will be placed in a location based on business need.
- Accommodation – once confirmed, where you need or decide to move closer to your location, you are responsible for organising and funding this accommodation.
- Hybrid working - bp offers hybrid working options and ST&S operates on an 80:20 hybrid working policy (4 days in the office)

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Adjustments

We are keen to make our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any adjustments/accommodations, to any stage of the recruitment process, please mention this in the allocated section on your initial application form. Someone will then be in touch to discuss or confirm the adjustments/accommodations as appropriate for you. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss adjustments before applying, please get in touch:

https://careers.bp.com/contact-us

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Reward

Salary : £45,000 per annum (prorated for the duration of your internship)

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Business Development, Continuous Learning, Customer promise execution, Customer service delivery excellence, Deal modelling and valuation, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, Internal alignment, Listening, Loyalty Management, Marketing strategy and programmes, Negotiating value, Negotiation planning and preparation, Partner relationship management, Presenting, Sentiment and Trends, Thought Leadership, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Writing skills
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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please  contact us .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.