Program Intern, Energy Trade Risk

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

Job summary

Pilot Company seeks a curious, driven Program Intern for the Energy Trade Risk/Mid Office in Houston, TX, for Summer 2027. You will support coordination between trading desks and downstream functions, contributing to reporting on positions, risk, and financial performance.

Your role includes end-to-end exposure to commodity flows, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring accuracy across trade touchpoints, with mentorship and real-world learning in a major energy trading environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Navigate end-to-end commodity flows from acquisition to final settlement.
• Coordinate cross-functional operations between trading desks and downstream partners.
• Maintain accuracy and promptly resolve trade discrepancies.
• Deliver clear, timely position and risk reports for senior leadership.
• Support integration of process and risk across trading and back-office teams.

Skills

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics/Mathematics focus

Tools

Databricks

Excel

Tableau

Job description

• Position Category: Administrative Support (ADMINISTRATION)

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Are you a curious and driven student with a passion for numbers and a fresh perspective? Pilot Company is seeking a Program Intern for our Energy Trade Risk/Mid Office team in Houston, Texas, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to directly support the coordination between trading desks and key downstream functions, including credit, accounting, settlements, treasury, and confirmations.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, tackling key responsibilities that directly impact our operations. Your work will contribute to reporting processes that provide energy commercial teams and senior finance management with clear, timely, and accurate views of positions, risk, and financial performance.

What You’ll Do

Your responsibilities may include:

Navigate End-to-End Commodity Flows: Gain direct exposure to the full lifecycle of physical and financial commodity trades—from acquisition and global supply chain logistics to pricing, hedging, and final settlement.

Coordinate Cross-Functional Operations: Act as a central bridge between trading desks and downstream partners (Credit, Accounting, Treasury, Settlements, and Confirmations) to ensure seamless operational handoffs.

Maintain Operational Control & Accuracy: Proactively resolve trade discrepancies and audit supply chain touchpoints to maintain total control, compliance, and transparency across the business.

Deliver High-Impact Commercial Reporting: Prepare clear, timely position and risk reports that provide commercial energy teams and senior leadership with clear visibility into financial performance and risk exposure.

Drive Process & Risk Integration: Experience firsthand how trading strategy, risk management, and back-office operations intersect to support controlled, efficient global supply chain activities.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Education: A student pursuing a degree with coursework in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related area of study. Experience or interest in Energy is a bonus.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel is essential. Experience in Tableau, AI SQL or data bricks is nice to have.

Soft Skills: A quick learner with strong analytical thinking skills. You should be driven to meet deadlines and be reliable in your work. We value individuals who are also authentic and welcoming.

Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.

Additional Information

Why Pilot Company?

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to improve processes, reliable in its commitment to compliance, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.

This is a full-time, in-person internship, June 7 – August 13, 2027. You’ll be working alongside our team in our Houston, TX location, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.