Energy Markets & Commodities Intern

Jain Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jain Global is seeking a driven commodities internship role in Houston to gain hands-on exposure to energy market analysis, trading support, and portfolio management within a data-driven hedge fund environment.

The position offers mentorship from senior traders, practical experience in trading strategies, and a foundation for a career in commodities research, trading, or portfolio strategy.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MBA, or a Master’s or Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest and passion for commodities markets, particularly natural gas and power.
• Strong programming skills in Python or another object-oriented or functional programming language.
• Knowledge of derivatives and commodities markets.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research and analysis on commodity markets (natural gas, power etc.).
• Develop and maintain supply-demand models and trading strategies.
• Monitor market trends, policy developments, and global macroeconomic indicators.
• Collaborate with senior traders and portfolio managers to execute and manage trades.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decisions.
• Prepare and present research, forecasts, and portfolio performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management and trading policies.

Skills

Commodities markets

Python programming

Team collaboration

Quant research mindset

Education

MBA or Master’s/PhD in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Derivatives knowledge

Financial modeling

Job description

Jain Global is seeking a driven commodities internship role in Houston to gain hands-on exposure to energy market analysis, trading support, and portfolio management within a data-driven hedge fund environment.

The position offers mentorship from senior traders, practical experience in trading strategies, and a foundation for a career in commodities research, trading, or portfolio strategy.