Trade Commodity Finance (Summer Internship)

The Company

BB Energy has a legacy spanning more than six decades. Today, the Group provides expertise across energy trading, operations, logistics, storage and retail. Our diversified portfolio cuts across many segments of the energy industry from trading crude oil and petroleum products to natural gas and renewables. With global operations anchored out of five hub offices in London, Dubai, Singapore, Houston and Athens, BB Energy has a global network of nearly 500 employees in a dozen offices across five continents. Growth and diversification remain cornerstones of BB Energy's business strategy as it supports an energy ecosystem capable of delivering affordable, secure, and increasingly clean energy to the societies that need it most.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Trade Commodity Finance team in Houston. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the financial and operational side of physical commodity trading, with a focus on trade finance, treasury operations, settlements, and banking coordination.The intern will work closely with traders, treasury, credit, operations, accounting, and banking counterparties to support daily transactional activity across global energy and commodity markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in commodity trading, structured finance, banking, treasury, and global markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily trade finance and treasury activities related to physical commodity transactions.
• Support issuance and administration of Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), and bank guarantees.
• Help monitor  credit facilities, and bank reporting requirements.

• Review and organize trade documentation, invoices, contracts, and shipping documents.
• Assist with payment processing, wire tracking, and reconciliation of transactions.
• Coordinate with internal teams including Trading, Operations, Settlements, and Accounting.
• Prepare reports, trackers, and presentations related to financing activity and exposure management.
• Support onboarding and KYC documentation requests with banks and counterparties.
• Participate in ad hoc projects involving process improvement, reporting automation, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Energy Commerce, or related field.
• Strong interest in commodity trading, trade finance, treasury, or global markets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in banking, energy, commodities, treasury, or accounting is a plus.
• Knowledge of trade finance products such as Letters of Credit, borrowing base facilities, or structured. commodity finance is advantageous.

• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to international commodity trading and structured trade finance.
• Experience working with global banks, counterparties, and commercial teams.
• Practical understanding of treasury operations and risk management.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the energy and commodities industry.
• Opportunity to develop financial, operational, and analytical skills in a dynamic trading environment.