2027 Commodities and Global Markets Graduate Program - Commodities, Structuring

Macquarie Global Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangements

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie offers an internship within Commodities and Global Markets where you will assist in pricing, structuring and managing commodities transactions. You will learn from experts across geoscience, data science and trading, while collaborating with trading and sales teams to support deal execution.

The program emphasizes formal training and hands-on practice in financial modelling. Eligible undergraduates or masters students graduating Dec 2026–Jun 2027 will gain practical experience with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Masters student graduating between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships within a team.
• Interest in financial services; attention to detail and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pricing, structuring and managing commodities transactions.
• Learn from in-house experts ranging from geologists to data scientists.
• Collaborate with trading and sales teams to support deal execution.
• Develop financial modelling and presentation skills through formal on-the-job training.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Masters student

Tools

Excel

Job description

Today, as commodities continue to underpin the building of our cities, as our global energy needs continue to grow, and with technology changing the world, the projects you will contribute to as an intern within the Commodities and Global Markets business are helping to build a better future.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

As an analyst with Commodities and Global Markets, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and build your career as you learn from in-house experts ranging from geologists to meteorologists, petroleum and mining engineers to data scientists, quant strategists to traders and advisers. Through a direct placement with Commodities' Structuring team, you will work with the trading and sales teams to price, structure and manage commodities transactions.

What does our program offer?

As a graduate with Commodities and Global Markets, you will:

• Take part in an orientation to learn about Macquarie business groups, with your fellow analysts in New York and expand your professional network.
• Receive formal training, including financial modelling and presentation skills, but at its core the program provides practical on-the-job learning to further your career.
• If you have ideas that have merit, we'll give you the opportunity to develop and test them to create new possibilities.
• Build strong connections and work collaboratively while also partnering directly with our business leaders on meaningful and challenging work.
• Receive support from your manager and an aligned mentor as you gain genuine insight into our industry.

What you offer

• You have a unique perspective. We want to hear it. This opportunity is for undergraduate or Masters students expecting to graduate between December 2026 - June 2027.
• You are a critical thinker with strong numerical skills and can articulate your thoughts and ideas clearly.
• You like to collaborate with others and are comfortable building strong working relationships.
• You have an interest in financial services and bring a proactive, resourceful, and positive attitude as well as a strong work ethic.
• You have a strong attention to detail with experience and comfort in Excel.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.