STUDENT INTERN - FINANCE (COMMODITY RISK) (HDQ)

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative invites applications for a STUDENT INTERN - FINANCE (COMMODITY RISK) at our Headquarters in Bismarck, ND. The internship runs May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027, offering hands-on experience across finance and commodity risk teams.

The role provides temporary, project-based work for students in accounting, business, or finance fields. Wage is $23.50/hour; transcripts are required with application; candidate must be 18+ and enrolled full-time for two years of

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in a 4-year accounting, business, or finance field with 2 years completed.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA; transcript required at application.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Review daily cash margin and prepayment requests, seek approvals and process payments.
• Review daily price imports and coordinate corrections.
• Assemble and distribute credit and risk reports as needed.
• Assist with counterparty credit analysis documentation.
• Monitor new commodity trades in the trade capture system and ensure accuracy.
• Support Commodity Risk team in P&L monitoring and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

Initiative & adaptability

Confidentiality & professionalism

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Education

Enrollment in a 4-year degree program

GPA 2.5 minimum

Transcript required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: STUDENT INTERN - FINANCE (COMMODITY RISK) (HDQ)

Posting Start Date: 9/8/26

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND.
This position is for the summer months of 2027 (approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027).
This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in a variety of departments across the Cooperative and its subsidiaries. It is designed to offer real-world experience to students pursuing degrees aligned with business, engineering, technology, trades, science, and administrative fields. The incumbent will gain exposure to Cooperative operations and practices while supporting teams with hands‑on tasks and assignments appropriate to their field of study.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review daily cash margin and prepayment requests, seek appropriate approvals, confirm with counterparty or communicate any disputes, and process for payment.
• Review daily price imports and coordinate corrections if needed.
• Assemble and distribute various credit reports and other risk reports as needed.
• Assist with the assembly of information for and documentation of counterparty credit analysis.
• Monitor for new commodity trades entered into the trade capture system, review them for accuracy and completeness, and process for approval or follow-up with trader for corrections.
• Work with the manager and staff members of Commodity Risk area to enhance commodity profit and loss monitoring and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full‑time student in a four‑year accounting, business, or finance related field with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Transcript required at time of application.

If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.

KEY SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Compliance with safety procedures.

Wage: $23.50/hour

Basin Electric wants all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or who needs other assistance or accommodations, please contact us at 701-223-0441. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed or provide your contact information, and a Basin Electric Human Resources representative will contact you. Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.