Graduate Program – Trading & Supply Chain

Gunvor Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured 24-month program

International rotations

Mentorship and coaching

Dynamic, global team

Job summary

Gunvor Group’s 24-month Graduate Program in Trading & Supply Chain offers hands-on rotations across the trading lifecycle in Singapore, with opportunities for international exposure at Geneva, Houston, Tallinn or London.

Join a structured development journey with technical learning, industry knowledge, mentorship and real responsibility. You’ll work with Trading, Operations and Market Risk to build a strong commercial foundation for a career in global commodity markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Genuine interest in global markets, commodities and geopolitics.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Previous internships or work experience in commodities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work across Trading, Operations and Risk to learn the lifecycle.
• Analyze market fundamentals, flows and pricing dynamics.
• Support commercial analysis and business decision-making.
• Collaborate across functions to solve challenges.
• Contribute to trading strategies and execution during rotations.
• Own meaningful projects from early in your career.
• Gain exposure to international rotations and development journey.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Numerical skills

Communication & collaboration

Adaptability & resilience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Job description

Job Title

Graduate Program – Trading & Supply Chain

Contract Type

Time

Job Description

Launch your career at the heart of global commodity markets. At Gunvor, one of the world's leading independent energy trading companies, we're looking for curious, ambitious and commercially minded graduates who want to build a long-term career in commodity trading. Our 24-month Trading & Supply Chain Graduate Program is designed to provide hands-on experience across the trading lifecycle, combining structured learning, meaningful responsibility and exposure to different areas of our business. You'll work alongside experienced professionals across Trading, Operations and Market Risk, gaining first-hand insight into how global commodity markets operate while developing the skills needed for a successful commercial career.

Your Journey During the Program, you'll complete three 8-month rotations, providing broad exposure to the core functions that enable our trading business to operate successfully. You'll be based in Singapore, with the opportunity to be considered for an international rotation in one of our global offices, such as Geneva, Houston, Tallinn or London, providing valuable international exposure and a broader perspective on our business. Alongside your rotations, you'll follow a structured development journey that combines technical learning, industry knowledge, and professional development. This comprehensive learning journey is designed to strengthen your commercial acumen and equip you with the interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a global trading environment.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside professionals across Trading, Operations and Risk.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the physical and financial commodity trading lifecycle.
• Analyse market fundamentals, commodity flows and pricing dynamics.
• Contribute to commercial analysis, operational execution and business decision-making.
• Collaborate across functions to solve complex commercial and operational challenges.
• Support the execution of trading strategies while gaining exposure to commercial decision-making.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects from the beginning of your career.

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for intellectually curious individuals with strong analytical capabilities, commercial curiosity and the ambition to build a career in global commodity markets.

• A Bachelor’s or A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Finance, Economics, Computer Science or another quantitative discipline.
• Up to 12 months of professional work experience, excluding internships.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine interest in global markets, commodities and geopolitics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability, resilience and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Previous internships or professional experience within commodities, energy, finance, banking, shipping, brokerage or other relevant commercial environments will be considered a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• A structured 24-month Graduate Program with three cross-functional rotations.
• Formal onboarding and a comprehensive learning and development journey.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Early exposure to commercial decision-making and meaningful business challenges.
• Opportunity to be considered for an international rotation opportunity with one of our global offices.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial and international working environment.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Selection Process

Our recruitment process consists of the following stages:

• Application Review – Assessment of your academic background, relevant experience and eligibility to work in the hiring location.
• Interviews – Virtual interviews with our Talent Acquisition team and business representatives to discuss your motivation, commercial awareness and potential.
• Assessment Day – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a final in-person assessment centre, including interviews and practical assessments with our business teams.

Our people make all the difference in our success. At Gunvor, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know-how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths.