Trading Graduate Program - Trading

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group, Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

Take time to explore each job description to find the opportunity that best matches your goals—remember, you can only apply to one role.

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. 

About early careers

Your talent. Your skills. Your big ideas (and even bigger dreams). We know you have a lot to give. So we’ll make sure you get a lot in return. From next-level experiences to global impact. From inspiring teammates to exceptional support – we offer graduate and internship roles across multiple areas. 

Our supply, trading & shipping graduate program

Fast-moving. High impact. Full of possibility. In supply, trading & shipping (ST&S), every decision matters – and you’ll be making them sooner than you think.  

Why work in ST&S at bp? 

• 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. 

As an ST&S graduate, you’ll complete three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth. From analyzing data to influencing decision making, to building customer relationships and shaping deals – this program gives you the exposure and experience to start building a future in commercial business. 

Join us and you’ll get the support of a structured technical pathway and our training program, helping you grow both professionally and personally. In return, you'll bring your ideas, curiosity and ambition to real business challenges. Along the way, you'll be part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact from day one. 

Please apply to one track only.

About the Trading Track within the ST&S graduate program

 ST&S is bp's face to the traded markets in oil, natural gas, power, chemicals, renewables and finance. ST&S's role is to improve bp 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. In a time of constant change and possibility bp is seeking new talent to learn and foster commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. Our organization works with our partners in the Americas and globally to buy, sell and move energy, integrating our products and services to provide solutions for 12,000 customers in 140 countries. Success comes from the energy of our people, so apply and join the dynamic gas and power trading Americas team where we continue to grow as part of the world’s leading energy trader. Help us achieve these goals by:

• Developing and continuously evolving a globally diversified portfolio that accesses new markets, commodities and commercial opportunities
• Collaborating with our business groups to provide innovative commercial solutions that add value to bp’s assets and flows
• Delivering high-quality earnings and creating an organization that is swift to identify and optimize market insights
• Navigating a new era of energy through evolving technology
• Acting with respect and integrity at all times, with the people we work with and the markets we operate in
• Maintaining a comprehensive, rigorous and holistic risk control framework that ensures we operate in a safe, compliant and efficient way at all times
• Empowering the deep expertise and leadership of our people

Joining our energy trading team, you will be part of managing our trades on the major energy commodity exchanges and the Over-the-Counter market as well as our daily exposure to global currency and interest rate fluctuations. You will have the opportunity to experience different trading disciplines and styles from physical trading to paper trading and may even have the opportunity to specialize in quantitative or financial markets trading. Beyond that, you will have the chance to work across rotations, including market analytics, physical operations, and working as trading analyst for one of our trading benches.

The Trading Development Program (TDP) is structured to provide an overview and introduction to the trading business 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:

• Commodity Trading, Market Analytics, and Physical Operations
• Ad hoc initiatives, analysis and/or projects
• Natural Gas, Power, and Natural Gas Liquids trading benches

Minimum Requirements:

• Working toward Bachelor’s degree
• Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027  
• Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0
• Eligible to work in Canada with no restrictions (bp will not support Canadian Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment) 
• Must be available to start on agreed upon global program start date (June 21, 2027). 

Key skills required include:

• Drive and motivation to problem solve
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with specific timelines
• Strong analytical skills, including the use of Excel
• Ability to handle competing priorities
• Entrepreneurship 
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits:

• One-time sign on bonus
• Annual cash bonus 
• Retirement benefits (RRSP and Pension) 
• Relocation and moving assistance 
• Health and welfare benefits
• Potential to move locations in the future (not guaranteed)

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, 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. 

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:

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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.