Commodities Trading Summer Internship: Risk, Tech, Markets

Castleton Commodities International; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Senior leader exposure

Career development

Global internship network

Job summary

Castleton Commodities International offers a summer internship designed to expose you to physical and financial commodity trading with emphasis on risk and technology. You will work on one or two desks in Stamford or Houston, and may be considered for full-time opportunities after the program.

You will be paired with a mentor, interact with senior leaders, and gain insights into global markets. Strong technical skills and a drive to learn are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Business, Economics, Energy, Computer Science, Physics or a related field.
• Expected graduation date in Spring 2028.
• Prior internship/exposure to commodities markets or experience with financial institutions or consulting is preferred.
• Strong Python/SQL knowledge; familiarity with C++, VBA, Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze markets to identify trading opportunities and assess risks.
• Design and develop models to analyze data, market fundamentals and forecast prices.
• Perform research and statistical studies of identified risk factors.
• Review research reports on recent developments in energy markets.
• Back-test strategies and ensure risk management controls before production execution.

Skills

Python

C++

VBA

Excel

SQL

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's

Graduation Spring 2028

Job description

Castleton Commodities International offers a summer internship designed to expose you to physical and financial commodity trading with emphasis on risk and technology. You will work on one or two desks in Stamford or Houston, and may be considered for full-time opportunities after the program.

You will be paired with a mentor, interact with senior leaders, and gain insights into global markets. Strong technical skills and a drive to learn are encouraged.