Program Intern, Energy Trade Risk

Are you a curious and driven student with a passion for numbers and a fresh perspective Pilot Company is seeking a Program Intern for our Energy Trade Risk/Mid Office team in Houston Texas for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to directly support the coordination between trading desks and key downstream functions including credit accounting settlements treasury and confirmations. 

In this role you will be an integral part of our team tackling key responsibilities that directly impact our operations. Your work will contribute to reporting processes that provide energy commercial teams and senior finance management with clear timely and accurate views of positions risk and financial performance. 

What Youll Do 

Your responsibilities may include: 

• Navigate End-to-End Commodity Flows: Gain direct exposure to the full lifecycle of physical and financial commodity tradesfrom acquisition and global supply chain logistics to pricing hedging and final settlement. 

• Coordinate Cross-Functional Operations: Act as a central bridge between trading desks and downstream partners (Credit Accounting Treasury Settlements and Confirmations) to ensure seamless operational handoffs. 

• Maintain Operational Control & Accuracy: Proactively resolve trade discrepancies and audit supply chain touchpoints to maintain total control compliance and transparency across the business. 

• Deliver High-Impact Commercial Reporting: Prepare clear timely position and risk reports that provide commercial energy teams and senior leadership with clear visibility into financial performance and risk exposure. 

• Drive Process & Risk Integration: Experience firsthand how trading strategy risk management and back-office operations intersect to support controlled efficient global supply chain activities. 

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For 

• Education: A student pursuing a degree with coursework in Accounting Finance Economics Mathematics or a related area of study. Experience or interest in Energy is a bonus. 

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel is essential. Experience in Tableau AI SQL or data bricks is nice to have. 

• Soft Skills: A quick learner with strong analytical thinking skills. You should be driven to meet deadlines and be reliable in your work. We value individuals who are also authentic and welcoming. 

• Qualities: We value individuals who are driven reliable authentic and welcoming. 

Additional Information :

Why Pilot Company 

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven Reliable Authentic and Welcoming. As an intern you will see these values in action every day. Youll be part of a team that is driven to improve processes reliable in its commitment to compliance authentic in its communication and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives. 

This is a full-time in-person internship June 7 August 13 2027. Youll be working alongside our team in our Houston TX location where youll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company. 

How to Apply 

If youre ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter a 30-minute virtual interview with Mid Office/Trade Risk leaders and a final interview with the team. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time