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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hybrid
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Please note that candidates are permitted to apply for only one bp Early Careers opportunity globally within a 180-day period. If multiple applications are submitted within this timeframe, only the first application received will be considered. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn from the selection process.
About bp
bp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability, and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition.
About the role
As a Finance & Risk Intern, you’ll get hands-on exposure to how bp supports trading activity in fast-moving commodity markets. Finance and Risk help monitor, report, and control the risks connected to trading activity, including market exposure, profit and loss, pricing, and trading controls. You’ll learn how finance and risk teams work with trading benches to understand market movements, explain performance, and help protect bp through strong controls.
During the internship, you’ll build technical and non-technical skills through on-the-job learning, employee-led training sessions, e-learning, mentorship, and project work. You’ll have opportunities to use digital tools, analyze data, ask questions, solve problems, and communicate insights to people across Finance, Risk, and Trading & Shipping.
Successful interns may be considered for a full-time role within our Finance and Risk Graduate Development Program after earning their degree.
What you might do day to day
What you’ll build
One Finance is bp’s early careers program for people starting their finance careers. The program is designed to help early-career professionals build broad experience, develop transferable skills, and grow through challenging assignments, structured learning, and a strong support network. Early-career colleagues joining One Finance may follow one of these tracks: Core Finance, Procurement, or Finance & Risk.
Our internships
Make an impact on cutting-edge projects. Help find solutions to complex challenges. Be part of a company that invests in you and your growth. You can do it all as an intern at bp. Our 12-week summer program gives you the opportunity to build your technical knowledge, develop key skills, and learn more about life at bp. You'll be part of one team throughout your internship, supported by a dedicated line manager and buddy. There’ll be opportunities to connect with other interns, take part in training, and grow your network across the business.
As a bp intern, you can expect:
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Preferred qualifications
Legal Disclaimer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process, such as accessing the job application, completing required assessments, and participating in telephone screenings or interviews. If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy depending on your role. This may include pre-placement drug screening, a medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
