Graduate Analyst, Commercial 2027

Oil Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Financial security

Work-life balance

Career development

Recognition & inclusion

Job summary

ConocoPhillips is offering a Commercial Analyst New Hire Development Program in Houston, designed to provide active learning through rotations across risk, crude, natural gas, power, scheduling, and 24-hour trading roles. The program includes on-the-job training and formal coursework, with assessments after each rotation and potential placement into a permanent role.

The rotations span 6–18 months each, educating new hires about the energy business and how the Commercial function creates value.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer or education institution.
• Current college level: Senior or Graduate Student
• Expected graduation date: Fall 2026 through Summer 2027

Responsibilities

• Providing market and business analysis
• Customer and 3rd party interface
• Decision support to operations and management
• Learning and developing new knowledge and skills
• Developing and demonstrating basic knowledge of Commercial function
• Displaying ability to interpret data and make recommendations to the business

Skills

VBA

Python

Power BI

Spotfire

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, Science

Tools

ConocoPhillips tools

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Position Summary
The Commercial organization manages the company’s worldwide commodity marketing and trading portfolio. Commercial works closely with the regional business units to market ConocoPhillips equity production and improve realized commodity values. In addition, the Commercial organization is responsible for generating value from third party marketing and trading.
The Commercial Analyst New Hire Development Program is designed to provide an active learning environment (including on-the-job and formal classroom training experiences) for individuals from various majors and backgrounds who have a career interest in marketing and trading. The program will consist of up to 3 rotations in roles including, but not limited to the following:

• Risk Analyst
• Crude Analyst
• Natural Gas Analyst
• Power Analyst
• Scheduling Analyst
• 24 Hour Power Trader

Depending on the complexity of each role, rotations can last between 6-18 months. During this time, the new hire is encouraged to perform as a fully functioning member of our team and participate in the new hire training curriculum. Upon completion of each rotation, the new hire will be evaluated based on their individual performance. Continuance in the program and eventual placement into a permanent role is subject to the individual’s performance and feedback from their supervisors during the New Hire Development Program.
The rotations and training opportunities are crafted to educate new hires about ConocoPhillips, the energy business, and how the Commercial organization contributes to the company’s value proposition. During the program, new hires will also gain an understanding of ConocoPhillips’ upstream businesses and how each function fits into the value chain.

Position Overview

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing market and business analysis
• Customer and 3rd party interface
• Decision support to operations and management
• Learning and developing new knowledge and skills
• Developing and demonstrating basic knowledge of Commercial function
• Displaying ability to interpret data and make recommendations to the business

Assignments will be at our site located in Houston, Texas.

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, Science, other related field, or foreign equivalent
• Current level in college: Senior or Graduate Student
• Expected graduation date: Fall 2026 through Summer 2027

Preferred:

• A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
• Proficient with common programming and data visualization programs such as VBA, Python, Power BI, Spotfire
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
• Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business

Benefits Overview

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.