Commodities Trading Summer Analyst Internship Program (Summer 2027 Internship) at Castleton Commodities International LLC

Video Castleton Commodities International (CCI) is a leading global energy commodities merchant and infrastructure asset investor. 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 on markets it understands best while expanding its knowledge base and network to participate in new markets. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, CCI conducts business from offices worldwide, including Calgary, Houston, Geneva, London, and Singapore, with over 500 employees globally.

About the role

This summer internship program is designed for participants to gain exposure to physical and financial commodity trading, with an emphasis on risk and technology, by working with one or two different trading desks in either Stamford or Houston (or both locations). At the end of the program, a desk may extend an offer of full-time employment or an invitation to join the two-year Commercial Rotational Analyst Program. Interns will interact regularly with business leaders to understand CCI’s approach to global markets, be paired with a commercial mentor for career insights, and present learnings through mid- and end-of-internship presentations.

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 and investing platform
• Contribute to a dynamic industry evolving with energy transition, macro trends, and weather
• Grow in an entrepreneurial environment with early-stage career growth and leadership opportunities

Responsibilities

• Analyze markets to identify trading opportunities, assessing risks
• Design and develop models to analyze 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, executing with rigorous risk management control
• Run back-testing to verify strategies prior to production execution
• Review research reports and articles examining recent developments in energy markets

Requirements

• 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 Spring 2028
• Prior internship or exposure to commodities markets, financial institutions, or consulting preferred
• Intermediate analytical and technical skills in one or more of: Python, C++, VBA, Excel, SQL, or other database exposure (candidates selected for interviews should be prepared to review Python and SQL)
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and add value to the team