Houston Energy Trading Internship — Summer, Paid (10 weeks)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Professional development

Job summary

Centalion's U.S. Summer Internship Program in Houston offers hands-on exposure to global energy markets, trading operations, risk management, and finance. You'll work with experienced professionals on real business activities and develop commercial and analytical skills.

Participants gain practical experience in trading, logistics, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration, while contributing to meaningful projects and learning how energy markets operate end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Support daily trading operations and gain exposure to lifecycle of physical commodity transactions.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics coordination, and execution of physical trades.
• Review trade data against internal systems and external counterparty records for accuracy.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, finance, and risk teams to ensure timely processing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Interest in energy/commodities

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Centalion's U.S. Summer Internship Program in Houston offers hands-on exposure to global energy markets, trading operations, risk management, and finance. You'll work with experienced professionals on real business activities and develop commercial and analytical skills.

Participants gain practical experience in trading, logistics, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration, while contributing to meaningful projects and learning how energy markets operate end-to-end.