Summer Internship 2024 – Commodity Trading & Operations (US)

Key Skills

Accounting, Analytical and Problem solving, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Finance, Linguistic, Operations, Risk Analytics, Statistics, Teamwork

Job Description

The position

Our summer internship is a 12-week programme designed to provide the experience and skills you need in your studies and future career. Our US internship will begin on 28 May and ends on 16 August 2024.

You can find out more about the programme at www.equinor.com/careers/summer-interns

​​Manufacturing, Marketing and Processing (MMP) is a commercial area responsible for maximizing the value creation of Equinor’s production worldwide. MMP is responsible for global market analysis, marketing and trading of crude, petroleum products, natural gas and electricity as well as developing low carbon solutions (including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage). MMP is also responsible for transportation and infrastructure positions to ensure Equinor’s production reaches the market in an efficient manner. 

​The MMP Business Area has approximately 1,000 employees consisting of key roles such as Traders, Marketers, Originators, Macro and Market Analysts, Commercial and Shipping Operators, Charterers, Contract Managers, Deal Handlers, Asset Managers, and various other roles. Equinor has a strategic ambition to focus on data, digitalization and ‘continuous improvements’ and all MMP roles are active contributors to this. 

​Our summer interns will work on multiple tasks throughout the business. Work tasks may vary according to your competence profile, assignment, and business needs. Typical assignments under MMP are within: 

• ​Trading –support of commodity trading activities, chartering and risk management. Programming, developing, and validating quantitative models for valuation and risk assessment, applying financial mathematics or econometric methods. 
• Energy logistics – support of commercial operations, contracts management, claims, deal handling, and settlements.​ 

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• Currently studying for Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or Ph.D. with a strong academic record within Accounting, Business, Economics,Finance, Shipping, Trading, Logistics, Innovation, Mathematics, Statistics,Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or otherrelevant disciplines.

• Fluent in English and preferably a second working language.
• No more than two years of relevant full-time work experience.
• Have completed at least two years of bachelor education before the internship programme starts (28 May 2024).
• Candidates must live in a state where Equinor currently operates.
• Candidates must have the necessary work permit for the country in which they are applying for a position. The work permits must be valid at the point of application and for the duration of the employment. Please note that Equinor does not support, or sponsor work or visa permits for internship applications. Read more about it on the national authorities’ pages: United States
• Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work are an advantage.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform a plus

Every role and business area requires its own specific set of skills and personal attributes. Some of the qualities and characteristics we look for include:

• An awareness of risk and a commitment to safety for yourself and those around you.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• The flexibility to adapt to change, embrace new technology, and perform in a digitally enabled environment.
• Demonstrating a curious mind and the ability to problem-solve, innovate, and identify new ways of delivering against our objectives.

Equinor is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the educational and experience requirements, including those with disabilities. If you have any specific requirements for any stage in our process, please make this clear in your application, and our team will be happy to support you.

General information

Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following:

• CV/ resume in English
• transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) obtained to this point during your studies. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.

Applications submitted without these attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated.

To ensure an efficient recruitment process, please be informed that you may apply for a maximum of 3 Summer Internship roles per country.