Summer internship - Finance & Risk - UK

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group, Finance Group

Job Description:

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.

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 11-week summer programme 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.

Role and responsibilities

What do we do 

The finance & risk programme supports our trading & shipping business.  As one of the world’s most developed commodity trading businesses, our trading & shipping arm keeps the planet’s energy moving. With an extensive portfolio and expertise in physical supply and trading and bespoke financial structures, this part of bp enables over 12,000 customers to make the most of their assets – all while offering people like you an excellent place to begin a rewarding career.  Trading & shipping is also perfectly placed to support the company’s journey to net zero whilst delivering distinctive competitive advantage. 

What to expect 

Over the course of the 11 weeks programme, you can expect your duties and responsibilities to include:  
· Working independently on innovative projects and supporting your team to find the best solutions  
· Helping to maintain performance within your team and for bp as a company  
· Building relationships both within bp and with our external partners, collaborating across functions, segments, and teams to deliver great work  
 
Internship projects could take place in the following areas:    
 

Commodity Risk 

Commodity risk partners with our traders to provide independent analyse of results and positions.  

 Working in commodity risk means you must understand, control, and constructively challenge trading activity and positions on a real-time basis to ensure it is compliant and aligned to trading strategy.  

Market Risk 

Market risk is a key control position that is accountable for providing deep business understanding and control through market risk analysis and reporting of risks. This team analyses markets and trading portfolios to deliver independent daily exposures, risk reporting and risk assessments. 

Structured Trade Finance  

This team partners with trading on business opportunities, supporting the management of working capital and credit risk. They are primarily responsible for raising liquidity from our financial partners as well as mitigate credit and performance exposure of our trading counterparties through negotiating trade finance arrangements.  

Credit Risk 

Credit risk supports trading and shipping’s commercial strategies, as a means of competitive differentiation and to capture bespoke returns.  Credit encompasses a variety of disciplines including credit research, credit advisory, and data and analytics. Area of responsibilities include assessing counterparties financial strength, risk portfolio management and advising on risk and return structures. 

So, who are we looking for? 

We believe in hiring people with the right core competencies and interest, rather than specific technical experience. That’s why, when it comes to our intern programme, we welcome applicants from a range of academic subject backgrounds.   

To be successful, you must have the ability to work on your own initiative but also to work co-operatively as part of a team. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication and numeracy skills, an innovative outlook, and an ability to prioritise. 

Requirements

To apply for this role, you must be in your penultimate year of study (those going onto a Master’s and PhD students can apply), and be on track for a 2:1.

You are also expected to have strong spoken and written English language skills, including business and technical English. Language skills will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: We value individuals who take initiative, are committed to excellence, and can adapt positively to change and challenges in a supportive environment.

Location(s)

This role is likely to be based out of one the following UK offices:

Canary Wharf (bp, 25 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HZ)

Start & end dates

Monday 21st June 2027 to Friday 3rd September 2027

Please note: Our internships are full-time. If you will struggle to be available for these dates &/or may not be able to work full time, please flag this if you are invited to a technical interview, or earlier if possible.

Other information

Please note the following when applying:

You can only apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make. You will be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.

We recruit on a rolling basis – this means roles may close once positions are filled or we have enough applications. If you’re interested in a role, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible while applications remain open.

Unless you apply to a role with a location explicitly stated, role locations are not guaranteed – where not stated, you will be placed in a location based on business need.

Accommodation – once confirmed, where you need or decide to move closer to your location, you are responsible for organising and funding this accommodation.

Hybrid working please note, bp finance & risk operates on a 80:20 hybrid working work policy (4 days in the office) for most office-based roles. This may vary for non-office-based roles.

Adjustments

We are keen to make our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any adjustments/accommodations, to any stage of the recruitment process, please mention this in the allocated section on your initial application form. Someone will then be in touch to discuss or confirm the adjustments/accommodations as appropriate for you. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss adjustments before applying, please get in touch:https://careers.bp.com/contact-us

Reward

Salary: £43,200 per annum (prorated for the duration of your internship)

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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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.

About Us

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