Software Engineer Intern
About the job
- Currently enrolled in a degree in a STEM field; Computer Science is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Have a strong interest in a career within the commodities industry.
- Able to collaborate effectively with a global team.
- Have time management and organisational skills, including the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work.
- Have communication skills in listening, rapport building and negotiation.
- Have a creative mindset and problem-solving ability.
- Participate in the six-week internship programme, including two weeks of induction sessions covering each department and team-building sessions.
- Work with an assigned industry-expert mentor throughout the internship.
- Take ownership of a project during the following four weeks that supports the wider business and aligns with Javelin's strategic objectives.
- Apply knowledge and insights from the programme to develop a solution and recommendations and deliver tangible outcomes.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals to address business challenges and gain understanding of the commodity trading industry.
- Present the project and key learnings to the wider business, including senior management and the CEO.
About the company
Javelin Global Commodities trades and markets a broad range of physical commodities, including coal, iron ore, steel inputs, hydrocarbons, and freight, offering marketing, trading, hedging, logistics, and financing to clients worldwide. It functions like a merchant bank, providing risk management and working-capital financing to help clients lock margins in volatile markets. Founded by Peter Bradley and Spencer Sloan, former Goldman Sachs leaders, the firm differentiates itself through deep physical trading expertise, strategic partnerships, and a growing role as a major coal exporter, while expanding into greener energy and carbon-related products with ITOCHU as a minority investor. Its goal is to create value for producers by optimizing sales and for consumers by sourcing cost-effective raw materials, while expanding into green energy and sustainable steel inputs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Battery Mineral Resources hired Javelin on September 11, 2026 for copper marketing and financing.
- Cavalier signed Javelin’s July 2026 gold prepayment and offtake option, expanding metals exposure.
- Strategic Resources still targets Javelin’s US$150 million working-capital facility, deepening iron ore relationships.
What critics are saying
- Blackjewel’s March 2026 lawsuit keeps Javelin in federal court over tortious interference claims.
- Javelin remains coal-heavy; cleaner power mandates and steel decarbonization pressure volumes by 2030.
- A bad prepayment or offtake loss could freeze financing and cripple trading balance-sheet trust.
What makes Javelin Global Commodities unique
- Javelin spans 20 commodities across six continents, adding logistics, financing, and hedging.
- ITOCHU bought a minority stake in August 2024, validating Javelin’s Asian distribution push.
- Javelin markets coal and green steel inputs, bridging legacy fuels and decarbonization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Gym Membership
- Paid Vacation
- Commuter Benefits
- Performance Bonus