Commercial Industrial Placement - Global Trading - London

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

Are you curious about how energy markets work and excited by the fast-paced world of trading?

What role you will play in our team:

We are now recruiting for our 2027 Industrial Placement Programme and we are looking for people who can think analytically, enjoy innovating and want to apply their skills to solve real challenges in a trading environment. If this sounds like you, please apply to join us!

While on placement with ExxonMobil you will have support and guidance from managers, supervisors and recent graduates to enable you to apply your degree knowledge and fulfil your potential, gaining confidence and experience as an individual, and learning new skills in a real trading environment.

What you will do:

You could find yourself working directly with front-line traders on an energy desk, or in the Trading Analytics team, performing market analysis for a commodity that includes using proprietary and third-party data to support trading decisions. Or you could find yourself supporting trading teams in the areas of risk management or crude oil optimisation. 

Whichever team you are in, you’ll have real responsibility from day one and we’ll provide a supportive, exciting, learning environment, where you can develop a solid foundation of professional skills.

The first month of your placement will set you up for success with a comprehensive induction. You’ll have the chance to experience working in a large scale global trading organisation first hand to grow foundational trading skills and experience.

As your placement progresses you’ll have opportunity to seek out and take on special projects that advance both the business and your personal development.

About You:

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be in the penultimate year of your degree course.
• Be expecting a minimum of a 2:1 in any subject.
• Be seeking to gain work experience on a 13 month paid Industrial Placement commencing in July 2027.
• Be able to demonstrate:
• A strong attention to detail
• Analytical, numerical and problem solving skills
• An interest in physical commodities and financial markets
• The ability to communicate, collaborate and work effectively with an international team environment
• Leadership capabilities

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Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment. The conditions include, but are not limited to: a satisfactory criminal records disclosure; satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable); verification of qualifications, including any professional accreditation stated in the application; completion of a pre-employment medical, including a test for illicit or unprescribed drugs in accordance with the Company's safety policies; and the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
ExxonMobil and its United Kingdom subsidiary companies, Esso Petroleum Company, Limited, and ExxonMobil Chemical Limited, are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All applicants are offered equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities during our recruitment processes, therefore, please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss any particular requirements to enable you to complete our recruitment process.

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