Commodities Trading Summer Analyst Internship Programme (Summer 2027)

Application Deadline

September 22nd at 12pm BST

Program Overview Video

Program Overview Video

About Castleton Commodities International (CCI)

Castleton Commodities International is an independent global commodities merchant. As a trader, CCI deploys capital on a proprietary basis in the physical and financial commodity markets, providing the company with market insights and access. As a strategic investor and developer, CCI leverages its market expertise, operations capabilities, and industry knowledge to invest in, and develop, select commodity infrastructure assets. CCI focuses its activities on the markets it understands best, while continuously expanding its knowledge base and network of relationships to participate in new markets.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, CCI conducts business from offices around the world, including Calgary, Canada; Houston, Texas; New York, New York; Geneva, Switzerland; London, United Kingdom; and Singapore. The company has more than 500 employees across four continents.

Programme Overview

This summer internship programme is designed for participants to gain exposure to physical and financial commodity trading, with an emphasis on risk and technology. At the end of the Summer Intern Programme, a desk may extend an offer of full-time employment to join their specific desk, or you may receive an offer to join the two-year Commercial Rotational Analyst Programme.

Throughout the programme, participants will have regular interaction with leaders of the business to understand the company’s approach to opportunities across global markets. You will be paired with a commercial mentor to provide market and career insights, participate in Q&A sessions, and showcase your learnings through mid- and end-of-internship presentations.

This programme provides a strong basis for a role within the business and helps identify and develop individuals who want to become active players in the company. Graduates will be exposed to the fundamental components of the global commodities industry.

Why Work for CCI?

• Fast-track your career with early exposure to senior leaders and tailored professional development
• Generate impactful and meaningful work implemented in real time
• Explore various functions and career paths, including trading, with high exposure to senior leadership
• Join a respected, global, and industry-leading commodity trading house and investing platform
• Contribute to a dynamic industry that is consistently evolving with energy transition, macro, and weather
• Grow in an entrepreneurial environment with early-stage career growth and leadership opportunities

Requirements

CCI is dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent. The company seeks strong contributors it can support and develop. Individuals should have strong technical skills, an understanding of derivative products, and an interest in the commodity markets.

Responsibilities (Trading/Analysis)

• Analyse markets to identify trading opportunities, analysing and understanding risks
• Design and develop models to analyse economic data, market fundamentals, and forecast prices
• Perform research and statistical studies of identified risk factors
• Identify market pricing trends and discontinuities
• Design and formulate trade ideas and execute with rigorous risk management controls; run back-testing to verify the strategy prior to production execution
• Review research reports and articles examining recent developments in the energy markets

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Business, Economics, Energy, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
• Expected graduation date in 2028
• Prior internship/exposure to the commodities markets, or experience with other financial institutions and consulting is preferred
• Excellent analytical and technical skills in one or more of the following: Python, C++, VBA, Excel, as well as SQL or other database exposure; Python is the preferred programming language, and interview selections may require review of Python and SQL
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and add value to the team