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Centalion | U.S. Summer Internship Program:

Houston, Texas | Trading Operations & Commercial Support

Every day, energy moves across continents, connecting global supply with demand. Behind that movement is a complex network of trading, logistics, operations, and financial expertise.

At Centalion, we move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most using the most logistically efficient means possible, including ships, rail, trucks, and pipelines.

Our Houston-based Summer Internship Program offers ambitious university students an opportunity to experience this dynamic business firsthand. From the trading floor to the movement of physical commodities, you'll gain exposure to the people, systems, and decisions that keep global energy markets moving. Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you'll contribute to meaningful business activities, develop commercial and analytical skills, and discover how trading, operations, risk management, and finance come together to execute complex energy transactions.

The Opportunity:

As a Centalion Summer Intern, you'll become part of the teams responsible for supporting the execution and management of physical commodity transactions across global energy markets, including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, power, and LNG. Whether you're interested in global markets, supply chains, financial operations, or data analytics, this program provides an opportunity to develop practical skills and understand how a leading commodities trading business operates. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where precision, problem-solving, communication, and accountability are essential to success.

What You'll Do:

Depending on your assigned team and business priorities, your responsibilities may include:

Trading Operations & Execution

• Support daily trading operations and gain exposure to the lifecycle of physical commodity transactions, from contract execution through delivery and settlement.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics coordination, and the operational execution of physical trades.
• Help monitor trading activity, contractual obligations, and operational risks to support safe, efficient, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with commercial and operations teams to identify and resolve issues affecting trade execution.

Trade Support & Commercial Coordination

• Assist with trade verification, confirmations, contract administration, and transaction reconciliation.
• Review trade data against internal systems and external counterparty records, identifying discrepancies and supporting resolution.
• Support contract documentation, tracking, and record management.
• Work closely with trading, operations, finance, and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.

Financial Operations & Settlements

• Assist with invoice processing, payment tracking, and financial reconciliation associated with physical commodity transactions.
• Gain exposure to how trading activity flows through financial, operational, and risk management systems.
• Help maintain accurate transaction records and support financial controls.
• Assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies in settlement and payment processes.

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Work with energy trading and risk management (ETRM) platforms, Excel, and other business applications.
• Analyze operational data, maintain reporting tools, and support the accuracy of trading information.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in team projects that enhance processes, systems, or reporting capabilities.

Risk Awareness & Problem Solving

• Develop an understanding of the commercial, financial, and operational risks involved in global commodity markets.
• Help identify transaction discrepancies, escalate potential issues, and support timely resolution.
• Collaborate across functions to understand how trading decisions affect downstream business activities.

Who We're Looking For:

We're looking for commercially minded, motivated students who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are interested in building a career in energy, commodities, or financial markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new systems and technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, take ownership of assignments, and deliver high-quality work.
• A collaborative mindset, intellectual agility, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Demonstrated interest in global markets, energy trading, logistics, or commodity supply chains.

Prior experience in commodities trading is not required.

The Centalion Internship Experience:

Our Summer Internship Program is designed to offer more than traditional work experience. We want interns to develop a meaningful understanding of our business while building the skills, relationships, and commercial awareness that support long-term career success. Your experience may include the following elements of our business.

Real-World Industry Exposure -

Gain firsthand insight into global energy markets, physical commodity trading, and the operational and financial processes that connect supply with demand.

Meaningful Work & Responsibility -

Contribute to actual business activities, collaborate with experienced professionals, and take ownership of assignments that support day-to-day operations.

Mentorship & Professional Development -

Learn from experienced industry professionals through hands-on training, ongoing feedback, and opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and communication skills.

Cross-Functional Collaboration -

Build relationships across trading, operations, risk, finance, and technology while developing an understanding of how different functions contribute to the broader commodities business.

Business Projects & Leadership Exposure -

Participate in a structured business project, with opportunities to present findings, recommendations, or process improvements to team members and business leaders.

Career Exploration -

Discover potential career paths within energy and commodities trading and gain a foundation for future opportunities in the industry.

Program Details

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Program: U.S. Summer Internship Program
• Duration: 10 weeks (proposed)
• Schedule: Full-time, in-office
• Compensation: Paid internship
• Potential Assignments: Trading Operations, Trade Support, Commercial Services, and related functions

About Centalion:

Centalion operates in the global physical energy and commodities markets, connecting supply with demand through trading expertise, logistics capabilities, and operational execution.We move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most, using an extensive network of transportation and logistics solutions, including ships, rail, trucks, and pipelines.Our business brings together professionals across trading, operations, risk management, finance, and technology to navigate complex markets and deliver efficient solutions for our customers and counterparties.

Based in Houston, our U.S. team operates within a dynamic, international business environment where collaboration, accountability, and commercial thinking are central to our success.

Explore what's possible with a summer at Centalion.

If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.