Intern, MBA Development Program 2027

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. Our SPIRIT Values—safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork—guide how we deliver strong performance in a dynamic business.

About the Program

The MBA Development Program Internship is an 11-week summer internship designed to provide participants with exposure to key strategic functions within the company and develop talented MBA students with the skillsets necessary to compete for future Finance positions at ConocoPhillips. The program is project-based, featuring an exciting job assignment, a strategic high-impact project, teambuilding and learning opportunities, and networking with peers and company leaders. Participants are highly visible to senior leadership and gain broad exposure to both Corporate and Business Unit Functions.

Potential summer placements include Investment Appraisal, Strategy & Portfolio Management, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Treasury, Low Carbon Technologies, and the Lower 48 Finance Organization. All roles will be located in Houston, Texas. Upon successful completion, participants may compete for full-time placement in the ConocoPhillips MBA Development Program upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in corporate strategy framing and evaluation
• Performing economic evaluation and risk analysis for proposed projects
• Analyzing financing options for capital projects
• Assisting in managing and analyzing debt/equity capital market activities
• Assisting in evaluating acquisition and disposition opportunities
• Assisting in preparing budgets, forecasts, and profit objectives
• Developing economic and business models

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
• Pursuing an MBA degree with a preferred focus on Finance, other related field, or foreign equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering, technology, or business field, or foreign equivalent
• Expected graduation date: Fall 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative MBA GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Minimum cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Strong economic and financial analysis skills with modeling capabilities
• Previous internships, job experience, or co-ops in an energy-related field
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate effectively in an inclusive manner with others regardless of their level, culture, or role in the organization
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
• Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business
• Drives thoughtful and pragmatic change, encourages innovative thinking and continuous improvement, and models adaptability through resourcefulness, flexibility, and positivity
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

Location: Houston, Texas
Duration: 11-week summer internship
Sponsorship: Not available for this position