Entity:
Supply, Trading & Shipping
Job Family Group:
Supply & Trading Group
As a leading global energy company with a presence in 61 countries, bp’s purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. We are one of only a few companies that can deliver energy–at scale–to countries and millions of customers every day. With more than 100 years of experience, we bring together technology, innovation and deep expertisethat keeps communities moving,–and we’restill evolving.
Your talent. Your skills. Your big ideas (and even bigger dreams). We know you have a lot to give. So we’ll make sure you get a lot in return. From next-level experiences to global impact. From inspiring teammates to exceptional support,–we offer graduate and internship roles across multiple areas.
Fast-moving. High impact. Full of possibility. In supply, trading & shipping (ST&S), every decision matters,–and you’llbe making them sooner than you think.
Why work in ST&S at bp?
Play a role in powering economies worldwide.
Work in a fast-paced environment where every second counts.
Build future-proof skills thatopen upmany different career paths.
Learn from experienced teamswho’llhelp you grow your commercial confidence.
As an ST&S graduate,you’llcomplete three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth. From analysing data to influencing decision making, to building customer relationships and shaping deals,–this programme gives you the exposure and experience to start building a future in commercial business.
Join us andyou’llget the support of a structured technical pathway and our training programme, helping you grow both professionally and personally. In return,you'llbring your ideas,curiosityand ambition toreal businesschallenges. Along the way,you'llbe part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow,succeedand make a meaningful impact from day one.
We’rerecruiting for graduates to join us on theAnalytics, Commercial or Tradingtrack for anAugust2027start
Trading development track Joining our energy trading team, you’ll be part of managing our trades on all of themajor energy commodity exchanges and the OTC market as well as our daily exposure.You'llgain experience across a diverse range of trading activities, developing an understanding of both physical and paper trading markets.
Over the course of the 3-year graduate scheme, you'll complete rotations that equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a successful trader at the end of the programme. Rotations may include market analytics, physical operations or working as a trading analyst on one of our trading benches.
Analytics development track Analystshavethe opportunityto directlyinfluence the bottom line as part of a highly commercial and skilled team. Working in the fast-paced world of our trading floors and with access to vast amounts of data and information, you’ll focus on driving continued growth in trading profits and acting as a subject matter expert on energy market fundamentals.
Trading Analytics & Insight (TA&I) includes a range of specialisms including:
Short term market analytics seeks to identify and understand fundamental drivers that influence market prices up to two years forward. Analysts are often co-located on the trading desks, and employ models of supply and demand, physical storage, weather, shipping and power generation, coupled with real-time datafeeds, to provide actionable commercial insights to the front-line trading teams.
Structuring works closely with the trading and origination teams to structure and value complex financial and physical transactions. The modelling of key drivers of financial value, deal scenario analysis and designing tailored customer solutions are a strong focus for the team.
Commercial development trackEvery year, bp invests billions of dollars searching for new sources of energy, supplying our customers with the fuels they need. You’ll help to ensure we make the best use of our investment. We want you to be in the best position to propose new and creative ways to maximize value. The commercial development track will help you to develop strong commercial acumen which is supported by the different rotations you will undertake. You may find yourself placed in a team that sets strategy, tracks the market, or manages foreign exchange, or you may be a trading operator responsible for the logistical success of a trading deal. Other rotations include marketing & origination, structured products and chartering.
No matter where you work, all the roles will offer a challenging experience that gives you first-hand exposure to our supply, trading & shipping activities and will contribute to building your long-term career in the organisation.
As abp graduate, you will have an interest and/or skill in delivering economic value back to a business, identifying solutions and strategies resulting in cost savings and a natural negotiation style. No matter where you work at bp, you’ll be valued, included and respected We’ll provide you with on-going support and we’ll reward you for the great work you do.
In a global energy market defined by rapid shifts, complexity, and uncertainty, we value people with commercial hunger and sound judgment, not just technical perfection.
Our traders and commercial teamsoperateacross global desks in London, the US, and Asia, engaging customers across Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and beyond. As a result, the ability to connect with people across cultures, build trust, and communicate clearly in global teams is foundational.
Equally important is initiative and intellectual curiosity. Markets do not come with instruction manuals. We look for individuals who actively try to understand what is moving prices, who form hypotheses, and who develop the instinct to sense where opportunity mayemergebefore it is obvious.
A trading environment also requires the confidence to take risk, paired with accountability and discipline. Decisions are often made under time pressure and imperfect information, and resilience matters. We do not optimise forblemish‑ lessCVs. Some of our strongest performers are those who have faced setbacks, learned from failure, anddemonstratedthe grit to push forward with even greater determination.
To be eligible for the ST&S graduate programme you should:
be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any discipline which could range from Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Arts to STEM
be in your final year of study, graduating byJuly 2027 or recently graduated
on track to achieve a cumulative GPA equivalent to Second Upper Honours or above
be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident with the rights to work in Singapore
Please note the following when applying:
You can only apply to 1 bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. Within this time, we will only process the first application you make, andyou’llbe withdrawn from anysubsequentapplications.
Please note that vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before any stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend yousubmityour application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice.
Applications close on25September 2026
Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working
Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Authenticity, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital Collaboration, Digital Communication, Digital Fluency, Digital Visualization, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Exposure Management, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Listening, Market Knowledge, Negotiating value, Negotiation planning and preparation, Presenting, Statistics, Strategic Thinking {+ 5 more}
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