Energy Risk & Valuation Intern: Data-Driven Trading

repsol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol in Houston invites students in finance, economics, mathematics or computer science to join a summer internship. You will work side by side with senior energy traders and analysts, learning proprietary methodologies, risk analytics, and automation tools.

The program runs May 17 through Aug 6, 2027. Interns present their project to trading, risk and finance leadership; strong Python or R skills and SQL are valued; GPA 3.3+ and current enrollment are required.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA for any employer without the need for sponsorship, currently or in the future.
• Weighted GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Currently enrolled student for Fall 2027 semester; not graduated yet.
• Active student of finance, economics, mathematics, computer science or similar.
• Solid skills in R or Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with senior energy traders and analysts covering gas and power.
• Learn proprietary methodologies, ETRM trade capture, and trading systems.
• Develop an understanding of risk control functions and cross-functional dependencies across Front Office, Back Office, Accounting, Corporate Risk, and Contracts.
• Develop automation and data-processing tools in Python or SQL to build and refine risk, P&L, and KPI reporting.
• Support independent valuation and mark-to-market validation work, including forward curve construction and option valuation.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to energy market problems with attention to model explainability in a risk-control setting.
• Gain exposure to stochastic modeling of energy prices and numerical ML methods to value energy options.
• Identify control gaps and enhancements to existing processes.
• Liaise between internal company departments.

Skills

R

Python

SQL

Education

Finance, Economics, Mathematics, CS or related

Job description

Repsol in Houston invites students in finance, economics, mathematics or computer science to join a summer internship. You will work side by side with senior energy traders and analysts, learning proprietary methodologies, risk analytics, and automation tools.

The program runs May 17 through Aug 6, 2027. Interns present their project to trading, risk and finance leadership; strong Python or R skills and SQL are valued; GPA 3.3+ and current enrollment are required.