Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

About bp

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 expertise that keeps communities moving – and we’re still evolving.

About early careers

Early careers opportunities 

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.

About the One Finance Program 

One Finance 

One Finance is our early careers programme designed to create a pipeline of finance professionals who have potential to progress, have broad discipline experience, a transferable skills-set, and are ready to deliver the finance vision. Early careers will build their experience through challenging development assignments, grow a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help them succeed. Early careers joining One Finance programme will follow one of these tracks: Core Finance, Procurement and Finance & Risk 

This is a three-year programme comprised of three 12-month rotations. 

About the role 

In Trading & Shipping at bp, our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy trader.

As a Finance and Risk Analyst, you will have immediate access to the various trading support roles, from Finance, Risk and Compliance. You will work side by side with some of the best energy trading support professionals in the energy industry. You’ll receive first-hand exposure to how our functional businesses support our supply and trading activities and will contribute to building your long-term career in the organization.

In this role, you will be a part of bp's One Finance program. As a part of this program, you'll be able to build your experience through challenging development assignments, grow a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help you succeed.

You can expect to undertake role rotations within the following business areas:

Commodity Risk: Commodity Risk is a key control function, accountable for ensuring that trading activities are conducted within a robust control framework.

Commercial Development: The CD Team manages the successful business implementation of pan-functional change initiatives across all relevant activities within the geography.

Credit Risk: Credit Risk addresses the possibility that BP could experience a financial loss if a trading counterparty files bankruptcy or otherwise fails to perform on its contractual obligations to BP. 

Market Risk: Market Risk is the potential for financial loss due to changing market prices. For BP, the primary market risk is unmitigated change in the price of commodities that BP buys and sells. 

There may also be an opportunity to spend time learning about our Gas and Power businesses in Houston

Benefits 

• One-time sign on bonus 

• Annual cash bonus 

• Retirement benefits (401K and Pension) 

• Relocation and moving assistance 

• Health and welfare benefits 

• Competitive base salary (only list below bullets for Illinois, New Jersey and Washington roles) 

• This role pays (insert base salary), based on the minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in (list accepted majors) 

• Please note the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this position at the time of posting.  You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.  

Minimum Requirements 

• Working toward Bachelor’s degree in (accepted majors) discipline 

• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028  

• Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0 

• Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment) 

• Must be available to start on agreed upon global program start dates (January 19, 2027 or June 21, 2027). 
• Geographically mobile and willing to relocate to Chicago, IL

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in the commodities markets.
• Working knowledge of excel, Power BI, PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills
• High degree of curiosity
• Basic understanding of financial controls and risk management

Legal Disclaimer 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like 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 (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. 

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting {+ 4 more}

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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.